Calculating paint required

• • We encourage you to take a few minutes to calculate the right amount of paint you will need to complete your project to avoid a return trip to the store.

    
    

    We show you below how to calculate the amount of paint you will require:

    • Measure the surface area to be painted
    • Divide by the spreading rate as indicated on the packaging of the paint to be used or in the product technical data sheet
    • Multiply by the number of coats you plan to apply
    
    

    Once you have all the above information, you can calculate the amount required as follows:
    Surface area to be painted x Number of coats
    Spreading rate of the paint

    
    

    Example:
    Surface area: 25m2
    Spreading rate: 10m2/litre
    Number of coats: 2
    Amount of paint required: 25m2 x 2 = 5 litres
    

    10m2/L

    Note:
    - Porous, rough and textured surfaces (e.g. rough casting) will require approximately 40% more paint.
    - Do not treat with a whitewash undercoat. Since whitewash has no binding properties, it can adversely affect paint adhesion.