How Much Paint for a 12x12 Room
Quick Answer: A 12x12 room with 10ft ceilings needs 4 gallons of paint for 3 coat(s).
| Wall Area | 480 sq ft |
| Total Coverage Needed | 1440 sq ft |
| Paint Needed | 4 gallons |
| Primer (if needed) | 2 gallons |
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Here's how we calculated paint needs for your 12x12 room:
- 1. Calculate wall area: 2 × (12 + 12) × 10 = 480 sq ft
- 2. Multiply by coats: 480 × 3 = 1440 sq ft total
- 3. Divide by coverage: 1440 ÷ 375 = 3.8 gallons
- 4. Round up: 4 gallons (always round up)
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A 12x12 room with 10ft ceilings needs approximately 4 gallons of paint for 3 coat(s), based on 480 sq ft of wall area.
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