Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:46 am Post subject: paint calculator
I need to pain 2800 sf house that we just bought. Guy in Sherwin
Williams
said I need to calculate 1 Galon/400sf for walls 1 coat . Is that
reasonable calculations? This
is bug house and I am trying to plan my budget.
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:47 am Post subject: Re: paint calculator
"mazaltov" <constantin.eizner@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Quote:
I need to pain 2800 sf house that we just bought. Guy in Sherwin
Williams
said I need to calculate 1 Galon/400sf for walls 1 coat . Is that
reasonable calculations? This
is bug house and I am trying to plan my budget.
Sounds about right. Most paint companies recommend 350 to 400 sq ft per
gallon. Depending on condition, colors, etc, you may need two coats. The
second usually give better coverage of a larger area.