Do you want to be sure how much paint you need for your paint job? Do you want to avoid buying too little or too much paint? Calculating the correct amount of paint is not an art, it depends on the area you are going to paint and the covering power of your paint. Covering power means the number of square meters you can paint with 1 litre of paint. Get your calculator!
You can easily calculate the surface area by multiplying the height and width of what you want to paint. But it doesn't stop there. For that flawless result, we recommend two coats of finishing paint. And don't forget to include the surface area of windows, doors and other no-go zones in your calculation.
The covering power of paint varies. For example, with 1 litre of primer, you usually cover less square metres than with 1 litre of lacquer. You will find information about the covering power in the technical details of each Shade product. But for a quick estimate, keep 10 m² per litre in mind. That's a handy average that will quickly help you on your way to the perfect amount of paint.
Add up the widths of all the walls you want to paint and enter the height of your room. We'll calculate how much paint you'll need. No need to subtract windows and doors. A little extra paint always comes in handy for touch-ups.
Based on 2 coats and 10 m² per litre. Exact coverage depends on the paint type and the surface.
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NOTE: Paint quantities are estimates based on an average coverage of 10 m² per litre. Darker colours, significant colour changes and certain surfaces may require more than two coats. A primer may also be needed.
