How to Use This Paint Calculator:
If you know the surface area:
- Enter the surface area to cover.
- Adjust the paint efficiency if necessary.
- Enter the number of paint coats.
If you don't know the surface area:
- Select the "room dimensions" option.
- Enter the dimensions of the room.
- Optionally, enter the number of doors and windows and trim measurements, so the calculator can subtract them from the surface area to cover.
- If you are not painting the ceiling, uncheck it.
- Adjust the paint efficiency if necessary.
- Enter the number of paint coats.
Without the area of doors, windows, and other elements you don't want to cover with the paint
Usually between 325-450 ft²/gal [US] (8-10 m²/l)
Note: Paint efficiency will be lower for rough or textured surfaces, drastic color changes, or porous materials (like new drywall or bare wood). Consider using a lower efficiency value in these cases.
(defaults to wall coats if not set)
Room Visualizer
Door/Window/Obstacle Accent Wall Custom Wall Baseboard/Trim Sloped Ceiling
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Wall paint cost: $0.00
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Accent wall cost: $0.00
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Ceiling cost: $0.00
Total cost: $0.00
Price estimate is rounded up to the nearest gallon, as wall paint is typically purchased in gallons.