Paint for a 12 × 12 room

1.9 gal

Walls of a 12 × 12 room, 8 ft high, 2 coats, 350 ft²/gal

Paint by wall height

Height	Wall ft² (1 door, 2 windows)	1 coat (gal)	2 coats	2 coats + ceiling
8 ft walls	334	1.0	1.9	2.7
9 ft walls	382	1.1	2.2	3.0
10 ft walls	430	1.2	2.5	3.3

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FAQ

How much paint for a 12x12 room?

With 8 ft walls, one door and two windows the walls are about 334 ft². Two coats need about 1.9 gallons - buy 2. Including the ceiling: about 2.7 gallons.

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