Need to know how much paint to buy for a 12x14-foot room? At 168 square feet of floor area, this is a medium-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 2 windows.
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Paint Needed
3
gallons
This covers 365 square feet with 2 coats of standard paint.
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Based on a 12x14 ft room with 8-ft ceilings, 1 door(s), and 2 window(s). Paint at 400 sq ft/gallon with 15% waste buffer.
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A 12x14 room with 8-foot ceilings has approximately 416 square feet of wall area before deductions. After accounting for one door and 2 windows, you will typically need about 3 gallons for two coats of standard paint.
A 12x14 room with standard 8-foot ceilings has 416 square feet of total wall area. After subtracting for doors and windows (typically 51 sq ft), the net paintable area is about 365 square feet.
A 12x14 room typically takes 4-6 hours to paint with two coats, including prep time. Allow 2-4 hours of drying time between coats. The entire project can usually be completed in a weekend.
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