Paint & materials calculator
Work out how much paint you'll need - and roughly what it'll cost - to decorate a room, based on its dimensions.
You'll need approximately
Estimated materials cost (paint + basic sundries)
Based on a typical trade emulsion coverage of ~12m² per litre and mid-range trade paint at around £25/litre. Textured or very absorbent walls, and darker colour changes, may need an extra coat.
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