How Much Paint for a 12x14 Room
Quick Answer: A 12x14 room with 9ft ceilings needs 3 gallons of paint for 2 coat(s).
| Wall Area | 468 sq ft |
| Total Coverage Needed | 936 sq ft |
| Paint Needed | 3 gallons |
| Primer (if needed) | 2 gallons |
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Paint Calculation Formula
Here's how we calculated paint needs for your 12x14 room:
- 1. Calculate wall area: 2 × (12 + 14) × 9 = 468 sq ft
- 2. Multiply by coats: 468 × 2 = 936 sq ft total
- 3. Divide by coverage: 936 ÷ 375 = 2.5 gallons
- 4. Round up: 3 gallons (always round up)
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A 12x14 room with 9ft ceilings needs approximately 3 gallons of paint for 2 coat(s), based on 468 sq ft of wall area.
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