Paint Estimator, Advanced Calculator
Measurements
Length =
Width =
Ceiling Height =
Molding Height
Base = 0
Crown = 0
Casement = 0
Door(s) Type 1
#Doors = 0
#Sides = 1
Width = 36
Height = 80
Door(s) Type 2
#Doors = 0
#Sides = 1
Width = 36
Height = 80
Window(s) Type 1
#Windows = 0
Width = 0
Height = 0
Window(s) Type 2
#Windows = 0
Width = 0
Height = 0
Wall Paint
Surface = 25
#Coats = 2
Can Size = 16
#Cans for Walls =
Ceiling Paint
Surface = 25
#Coats = 2
Can Size = 16
#Cans for Ceiling =
Trim Paint
Surface = 25
#Coats = 2
Can Size = 4
#Cans for Trim =
totalft =
wallarea =
Openings =
doorSF =
caseSF =
toptrimSF =
basemoldSF =
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Estimates the cans (Gallon, Quart, or Pint) of paint needed on a project for walls, ceiling, doors, and all trim. The openings are deducted from the net area of wall space. Choose from smooth or rough finish.
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Room Measurements
- Length: Length of the room.
- Width: Width of the room.
- Ceiling Height: Height of the ceiling.
Molding Height
- Base: Height of the base molding.
- Crown: Height of the crown molding.
- Casement: Height of the casement molding (for door/window trim).
Door(s) Type 1-2
- #Doors: Number of doors that will be exactly this size. Use Type 1 for entry door and Type 2 for different size door(s) such as closet or other. Door paint will be included in trim. The void in wall space for all openings will be deducted from wall area.
- #Sides: Number of sides of the door you are painting.
- Width: Width of the door.
- Height: Height of the door.
Window(s) Type 1-2
- #Windows: Number of windows that will be exactly this size.
- Width: Width of the window.
- Height: Height of the window.
Wall Paint
- Surface: Choose between smooth or rough surface.
- #Coats: Number of coats you will apply to the walls.
- Can Size: Choose between gallon, quart, or pint.
- #Cans for Walls: Number of cans (size selected above) you will need to cover the walls for this installation.
Ceiling Paint
- Surface: Choose between smooth or rough surface.
- #Coats: Number of coats you will apply to the ceiling.
- Can Size: Choose between gallon, quart, or pint.
- #Cans for Ceiling: Number of cans (size selected above) you will need to cover the walls for this installation.
Trim Paint
- Surface: Choose between smooth or rough surface.
- #Coats: Number of coats you will apply to the trim.
- Can Size: Choose between gallon, quart, or pint.
- #Cans for Trim: Number of cans (size selected above) you will need to cover the trim, including door surface, for this installation.
Examples
Estimate the paint required for a 24'8" by 32'9" room that will receive one coat for all smooth surfaces. The ceiling height is 8'6". One door is 3' by 6'8", the two closet doors are 2'6" by 6'8" (each). Painting only one side of all doors. There are three windows in the room, one is 4' by 6' and the others are each 3' by 5'. The room has 4" crown molding, 2-1/2" casement trim and 6" base molding.
Room Measurements
- Length: 24ft 8in
- Width: 32ft 9in
- Ceiling Height: 8ft 6in
Molding Height
- Base: 6in
- Crown: 4in
- Casement: 2&1/2in
Door(s) Type 1
- #Doors: 1
- #Sides: 1
- Width: 3ft
- Height: 6ft 8in
Door(s) Type 2
- #Doors: 2
- "#Sides: 1
- Width: 2ft 6in
- Height: 6ft 8in
Window(s) Type 1
- #Windows: 1
- Width: 4ft
- Height: 6ft
- Window(s) Type 2
- #Windows: 2
- Width: 3ft
- Height: 5ft
Wall Paint
- Surface: Smooth
- #Coats: 1
- Can Size: Gallon(s)
Ceiling Paint
- Surface: Smooth
- #Coats: 1
- Can Size: Gallon(s)
Trim Paint
- Surface: Smooth
- #Coats: 1
- Can Size: Gallon(s)
This paint job requires 3 gallons of wall paint, 3 gallons of ceiling paint, and a gallon of trim paint.
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