Paint Calculator
*Do note that paint calculations are all estimated. Amount of paint varies on the amount of coat each paint product covers.
Calculate the paint you need:
or use these steps to calculate:
Step 01:
First, assess the size of the area that you’re painting. Measure the width and height of walls with a metal tape measure and multiply these together to calculate the overall square metre measurement.
Step 02:
Subtract the space used by windows and doors using the same calculation method as above, and remove these from your overall square metre measurement.
Step 03:
Multiply your new total square metre measurement by the number of coats you’ll need – we recommend factoring in at least two coats, especially for accent colours. It’s also worth including a little extra paint for touch ups.
Step 04:
Finally, divide this total value by the m²/litre number on the paint you have chosen (You can check the number on the paint can, our colour catalogues and/or online at our product information section). This will give you the total litres of paint you need for your painting project.
Step 05:
Don’t forget, the type of paint will make a difference and so will the manufacturer. A higher quality paint will mean using less paint to get a great result and painting experience.