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Calculating the right amount of paint
How to calculate the right amount of paint
Follow these five simple steps for measuring your room to make sure you buy the right amount of paint for your project.
What you’ll need:
Measuring your space for painting
A metal tape measure
A step ladder
Pen and paper
A calculator
Overall room measurement
Calculating the overall room measurement
- Width x height of walls = Overall room measurement
Overall door and window measurement
Calculating the overall door and window measurement
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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