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Living Room Paint Calculator — 16×20 Room
Living rooms run larger — 16 by 20 ft with 9 ft ceilings in this preset.
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| Surface | Room | Area | Coats | Coverage | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walls | Living room | 613 sq ft | 2 | 350 | 3 gallons + 3 quarts |
Assumptions
- Surface type: Previously painted, smooth (×1)
- Wall/ceiling coverage: 350 sq ft/gal
- Primer coverage: 300 sq ft/gal
- Default door opening: 20 sq ft
- Default window opening: 15 sq ft
- Trim estimate width: 0.33 ft (rough)
Supplies checklist
- Painter's tape — 2 rolls
- Drop cloths
- Roller covers — 2–3
- Angled brush
- Roller tray liners
- Spackle / filler
- Sandpaper
Estimates only. Check the coverage figure on your product before buying.
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