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Different types of paint have different coverage. The answer will also depend on the the surface to be painted. Porous surfaces will require more paint. A surface with a strong colour that needs to be hidden will require more paint. A surface that is smoothed and well primed will require less.
The paint tin should give an indicative answer.
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Formula for calculating paint requirement per square feet?
Paint coverage differs depending on brand and type of paint. Most (if not all) paint cans will indicate that one gallon covers so many square feet. For example, Paint A says one gallon covers 200 square feet. That means 200 square feet will require one gallon, 50 square feet will require one quart, 400 square feet will require two gallons, etc.
How many square feet are in a gallon?
It depends . . . check the back of the paint can -- it should tell. If not, figure 350 to 400 square feet per gallon on smoothish surfaces and perhaps 200 square feet on roughish surfaces.
How many square meters does a gallon of paint cover?
It depends on the paint, and the surface that you are painting - including its preparation.
How many square feet would a gallon of water cover1 inch deep?
1.6042 square feet (rounded)
How many square feet does one gallon occupy?
4.55 litres
