How much area does a gallon of paint cover?

Joan
by Joan
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  • Joan Joan on Sep 05, 2019

    how much of a area does aa gallon of paint cover

  • Hi, Joan!

    The back of the can will give the coverage information, plus it will depend on how thick the application will be. I think it is generally 250 to 400 square feet, and will vary by brand. I hope this helps!

  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Sep 05, 2019

    If walls are freshly primed. Which sould be done if paint us over 5 years old. Approx 450 square feet.

    If you think you'll need to do at least 2 coats, primer is cheaper than finish paint and can be tinted to almost the color if your paint. Great solution for 2 coat coverage.

  • It also depends on the color. And what color you're painting over. White over black for instance is going to require more paint. Red and yellow also require a ton of coats for good coverage.

    But normally, 1 can will cover a small room.