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Follow these five simple steps for measuring your room to make sure you buy the right amount of paint for your project.
A metal tape measure
A step ladder
Pen and paper
A calculator
2. Width x height of doors and windows = Overall door and window measurement
3. Overall room measurement – Overall door and window measurement = Wall space to be painted
4. Wall space x 2 (for two coats) + a little for touch ups = Total
5. Total ¸ m²/l number on your paint tin = Number of liters of paint you need for your project
These steps can also be used to calculate how much paint you need for ceilings and floors.
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