All estimates are approximate
due to all the variables and paint estimates are
based on an average 3 bedroom single storey home previously
painted and applying two coats of paint.
Interior
An average
room 12 x 12 x 9 or in metric 3.6 x 3.6 x 2.7 Ceilings -
1/2 of a gallon or 2 - 3 litre's of paint per room, to paint all the
ceilings in a house it would be 6 - 8 gallons or 20 to 30
litres. Walls - 1 gallon or 4 - 5 litre's of paint per
room, to
paint all the wall in a house it would be 8 - 10 gallons or 30 -
40 litres. Woodwork/Trim - 1/4 of a gallon or 1 litre of
paint per coat per room, to paint all
woodwork it would be 4 litre's per coat.
Sealer/Primer for a new plaster board - 1 gallon or 4 litres of
paint for walls and ceiling per room or 10 - 12 gallons or 40 - 50
litre's for all walls and ceilings in a house.
Feature Wall - 1/4 to 1/2 gallon or 1 - 2 litre's of paint.
Exterior
Gutters & Fascia's 1 gallon or 4 litres of paint. Eave
linings - with a carport 2 - 3 gallons or 10 - 14 litre's of paint.
Windows - 1 gallon or 4 litre's of paint. Walls - for a
smooth surface 8 - 10
gallons or 30 - 40 litre's of paint. Doors - 1/4 of a gallon or
1 litre of paint. |