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10x10 Room Paint Calculator

Need to know how much paint to buy for a 10x10-foot room? At 100 square feet of floor area, this is a small-sized room. Our pre-calculated estimates below show exactly how many gallons you need for two coats of standard paint, with deductions for one door and one window.

Pre-Calculated Paint Estimate

2

gallons

Low 1.4 gal
Likely 1.6 gal
High 1.9 gal

This range covers 284 square feet with 2 coats. The likely estimate is 1.42 gallons before the selected buffer. If you are buying whole gallons, plan on 2.

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Wall Area:320 sq ft
Deductions:-36 sq ft
Net Paintable Area:284 sq ft
Base Coverage Rate:400 sq ft/gal
Adjusted Coverage:400 sq ft/gal
With 2 Coats:568 sq ft needed
+ 15% Waste Buffer:+0.21 gal

Based on a 10x10 ft room with 8-ft ceilings, 1 door(s), and 1 window(s). Paint at 400 sq ft/gallon with a 15% buffer.

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Your paint run

10x10 ft room, 2 coats

Paint2 gal

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Wall area 284 sq ft

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much paint do I need for a 10x10 room?

A 10x10 room with 8-foot ceilings has approximately 320 square feet of wall area before deductions. After accounting for one door and one window, you will typically need about 2 gallons for two coats of standard paint.

How many square feet of wall space does a 10x10 room have?

A 10x10 room with standard 8-foot ceilings has 320 square feet of total wall area. After subtracting for doors and windows (typically 36 sq ft), the net paintable area is about 284 square feet.

How much does it cost to paint a 10x10 room?

Paint for a 10x10 room costs $50-$120 depending on paint quality. Budget paint runs about $25/gallon, standard $35-45/gallon, and premium $50-70/gallon. You will need about 2 gallons for two coats.

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