How much paint for a 12 × 14 room?
Quick answer: 2 gallons covers a 12 × 14-ft room with 8-ft ceilings, 1 door, and 2 windows for two coats of premium paint. Net wall area: 365 sq ft.
Typical use cases for this size: medium bedroom, small primary bedroom. 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 12 × 14 room is typical for
Medium bedroom, small primary bedroom. The math works out to roughly 2 gallons 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 12 × 14 repaint.
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