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How much paint for a 18×18 room with 9' ceilings?

Answer
4 gallons (2 coats)
Total wall area: 648 sq ftPaintable area (after openings): 551 sq ftCoverage needed (2 coats): 1,102 sq ft

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How We Calculated This

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

Walls: 2 × (18 + 18) × 9 = 648 sq ft. After 15% openings: 551 sq ft. × 2 coats = 1102 sq ft ÷ 350 = 4 gallons

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