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How much paint for a 12×14 room with 12' ceilings?

Answer
4 gallons (2 coats)
Total wall area: 624 sq ftPaintable area (after openings): 530 sq ftCoverage needed (2 coats): 1,061 sq ft

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How We Calculated This

Gallons = (Paintable Wall Area × Coats) / 350 sq ft per gallon

Walls: 2 × (14 + 12) × 12 = 624 sq ft. After 15% openings: 530 sq ft. × 2 coats = 1061 sq ft ÷ 350 = 4 gallons

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