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How much paint for a 12×14 room?

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12×14 room: paint by wall height

Wall heightPaintable sq ftGallons (2 coats)Buy
8 ft3662.093
9 ft4182.393
10 ft4702.693

1 door and 2 windows deducted; 350 sq ft per gallon.

Worked example

Perimeter: 2 × (12 + 14) = 52 ft. With 8 ft walls: 416 sq ft, minus 20 (door) and 30 (two windows) = 366 sq ft. Two coats: 732 ÷ 350 = 2.09 gallons. The ceiling adds 168 sq ft per coat (about 0.96 gallons for two coats).

Frequently asked questions

How many gallons to paint a 12×14 room?

About 2.09 gallons for two coats on 8 ft walls (buy 3).