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Paint Calculator
Buying too much paint will cost you money. Too little will cost you time. Fortunately, our handy Paint Calculator will show you precisely how much paint your next project needs. Simply answer a few questions, and we’ll begin.
How much paint do I need?
Taking on a painting project can be overwhelming, we get it!
British Paints is here to make your life easier… well, as much as we can! Fill out the below prompts in order to determine what amount of litres you will need and what product is best suited to your painting project.
01
Select Interior or Exterior
Is your painting project for interior or exterior areas?
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
02
Select Your Area
We assume 4 walls and no ceilings with a room height of 2.4 metres
03
Measure Each Area
m
m
A small room has 2 windows, 1 door and can fit 1 couch and 1 TV unit
Add another room
Add another area
Total area 0 m2
04
Measure Exclusion Areas
m
m
The dimensions for the exclusion area need to be smaller than the painted area.
Add another exclusion
Total exclusion area 0 m2
You're all set, do you wish to add another area?
You have finished filling in details to capture room(s), which is one area. To add additional areas, please select "Yes, add another area"
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Disclaimer: British Paints Paint Calculator is provided as a guide only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the estimate, the results should be used as a guide only. Paint requirements will vary depending on the substrate, type of paint used, sheen level and colour chosen.
01
Select Interior or Exterior
Is your painting project for interior or exterior areas?
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
02
Select Your Area
We assume 4 walls and no ceilings with a room height of 2.4 metres
03
Measure Each Area
m
m
A small room has 2 windows, 1 door and can fit 1 couch and 1 TV unit
Add another room
Add another area
Total area 0 m2
04
Measure Exclusion Areas
m
m
The dimensions for the exclusion area need to be smaller than the painted area.
Add another exclusion
Total exclusion area 0 m2
You're all set, do you wish to add another area?
You have finished filling in details to capture room(s), which is one area. To add additional areas, please select "Yes, add another area"
m
m
A small room has 2 windows, 1 door and can fit 1 couch and 1 TV unit
m
m
The dimensions for the exclusion area need to be smaller than the painted area.
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Paint & Prime Interior Low Sheen
British Paints Paint & Prime Interior helps save time with an undercoat & topcoat in one. With only two, easy to apply coats, over bare plasterboard, plaster repairs, and dark colours, achieve a beautiful, easy to clean, finish for your home with this All-in-One™ paint.
Paint & Prime Interior Low Sheen
British Paints Paint & Prime Interior helps save time with an undercoat & topcoat in one. With only two, easy to apply coats, over bare plasterboard, plaster repairs, and dark colours, achieve a beautiful, easy to clean, finish for your home with this All-in-One™ paint.
Benefits
- Undercoat & topcoat in 1
- Save time with Paint & Prime
- Two coats over bare plasterboard, joins and dark colours
- No undercoat required on most surfaces
- 5 year guarantee against mould
- Quick & easy to apply
- Easy to clean
Gloss Level
Attributes
Where to use
Interior
Paint Type
Water based
Application
Brush, roller or spray
Coverage
14m²/L
Clean up
Water
Primer Required
No
Re-coat time
2 hours
Bases
White
Sizes
2L, 4L, 10L
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