How to calculate the right amount of paint

What you’ll need:

• A metal tape measure

• A step ladder

• Pen and paper

• A calculator

Overall room measurement

1. Width x height of walls = Overall room measurement

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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