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One gallon covers ~350 sq ft per coat. Most interiors need two coats.

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How this calculator works

Enter your shape and dimensions in feet. The calculator multiplies them out and converts to gallon, then adds 10% overage for waste — the industry standard for paint.

Cost shown is a US national average ($42 per gallon). Regional pricing pages are coming soon.

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