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A gallon of paint will cover 350 to 400 square feet, so multiply the perimeter times the height (54 X 8) and you'll get 432 square feet, so about a gallon and a quart for one coat. But if you've got several windows and doors in the room, you could very well get away with one gallon per coat.
What else can I help you with?
What are alternate uses for interior paint?
You can paint pretty much anything with interior paint. You could use it to paint walls in any room of your house such as the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom.
How much paint will you need to paint a closet?
It depends on how big the room is, Measure the height of the walls, multiply that times the perimeter of the room to find the square footage, then divide that by 350 to determine the number of gallons needed for a single coat of paint.
How much paint do you need to paint the outside of a 3500 sq ft house?
If you want basic painting (not custom or artistic work) you can expect to pay between $2,800 to $3,300. If you choose to have any artistic work done, such as faux work, you can pay up to $6,000.
What type of paint should you use on your dining room walls?
Latex (water based paint) is generally used for the dining room or front room walls. Oil based paints are generally used in the kitchen and bathroom, but Latex paint has come such a long way you can even use it in both those rooms as well.
How much to charge to paint trim and baseboard?
You can calculate the amount of paint needed by finding the square footage of the room to be painted. Each manufacturer has a recommendation as to how many square feet a gallon of paint will cover. Make sure to calculate for primer if needed and or a second coat of finish.
Are you ready to paint the walls in your living room?
Yes, are you prepared to paint the walls in your living room?
What color paint is this used for the walls in the living room?
The color of paint used for the walls in the living room is light gray.
Why would the number of square feet in a room has to be important to you?
Knowing that information is the only accurate way to determine . . . -- the cost to repair or replace the floor -- how much carpet needed to cover the floor -- what size rug required for the floor -- how much paint to buy, to paint the ceiling and/or any walls in the room -- how much seed and fertilizer required to start a lawn in the room
What are alternate uses for interior paint?
You can paint pretty much anything with interior paint. You could use it to paint walls in any room of your house such as the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom.
How much paint will you need to paint a closet?
It depends on how big the room is, Measure the height of the walls, multiply that times the perimeter of the room to find the square footage, then divide that by 350 to determine the number of gallons needed for a single coat of paint.
Should I paint the baseboards or walls first when painting a room?
It is generally recommended to paint the baseboards first before painting the walls in a room. This helps prevent any drips or splatters from getting on the freshly painted walls.
Do you paint baseboards or walls first when painting a room?
When painting a room, it is generally recommended to paint the baseboards first before painting the walls. This helps to prevent any drips or splatters from getting on the freshly painted walls.
How much paint needed for a 10X12' room?
For the walls - height x diameter (10+10+12+12) = sq.ft. If you are painting the floor and/of ceiling too. 10 x 12 (x 2 if doing both) = sq.ft. Paint will have an approximate coverage listed on the can.
How much paint do you need to paint the outside of a 3500 sq ft house?
If you want basic painting (not custom or artistic work) you can expect to pay between $2,800 to $3,300. If you choose to have any artistic work done, such as faux work, you can pay up to $6,000.
How much paint is needed to paint a rectangular room 12 by 15 feet?
There is not enough information in this question to correctly answer it, however, here is the formula you will need to find the amount needed to paint the walls only. If you have to paint the ceiling and/or the floor add the square footage to your Area(15 + 12 x 2) x y = Area Where y equals the height of the room.Check the label of your paint and determine the area in square feet of coverage. (ie. 400 sq.ft./gal) This is CoverageDivide your Area by Coverage to calculate the amount of paint needed
Why is the latex paint peeling off the walls in my living room?
The latex paint is peeling off the walls in your living room likely due to poor adhesion, which can be caused by improper surface preparation, moisture issues, or using low-quality paint.
How do I calculate how much paint to buy for a room?
Not all paint covers the same area.You need to find out what it claims to cover,then calculate the surface area by multiplying the height and width of the individual walls.
