How much paint for a 11 × 12 room?
Quick answer: 1 gallon + 3 quarts covers a 11 × 12-ft room with 8-ft ceilings, 1 door, and 1 window for two coats of premium paint. Net wall area: 332 sq ft.
Typical use cases for this size: standard bedroom, small living room. Adjust the inputs below for your exact room.
Estimates round up to the nearest quart and are based on Kompozit's published coverage. Buy slightly more for touch-ups and color changes.
A 11 × 12 room is typical for
Standard bedroom, small living room. The math works out to roughly 1 gallon + 3 quarts for two coats of a quality interior paint with 8-ft ceilings.
Cost estimate
At ~$40–55/gallon for premium paint, this room runs $40–110 in paint alone for a DIY project. Add $30–50 in supplies (rollers, tape, drop cloth) and you're looking at $70–160 in materials for a typical 11 × 12 repaint.
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