Measure the lengths of all walls - multiply total by the floor to ceiling height.  This will give you square footage.

Subtract 20 square feet for each door and 15 square feet for each window

Divide your answer by the "spreading rate" (shown on the label) to determine number of gallons needed.


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Now that you have your basic painting supplies together - let's go to the next step of preparing the room.  As Lincoln said.  "If I had only 8 hours to chop down a tree I would spend 7 of them sharpening my ax!"

Preparation to your room painting project is key to  lasting, quality results that will reward you for many years.

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