Living rooms are often the largest rooms in a home and usually have multiple windows and openings. Our estimates below account for a standard living room with two doorways, three windows, and one large picture window. Eggshell or satin finishes are popular choices for living room walls.
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Paint Needed
2
gallons
This covers 343 square feet with 2 coats of standard paint.
Flat or eggshell finish recommended for bedrooms. Low-VOC paint is ideal for better air quality.
Based on a 16x14 ft room with 8-ft ceilings, 2 door(s), and 4 window(s). Paint at 400 sq ft/gallon with 15% waste buffer.
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A standard 16x14 living room with 8-foot ceilings needs about 3 gallons of paint for two coats, after deducting for doors and windows. Larger living rooms or those with vaulted ceilings will need more.
Eggshell is the most popular living room finish. It offers a low sheen that hides wall imperfections while being more washable than flat paint. Satin is a good alternative for homes with kids or pets.
A single accent wall in a standard living room (about 14 feet wide by 8 feet tall) needs about 1 gallon for two coats. This allows for touch-ups too.
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