For a 900 square foot flat (likely a 2BHK), you will need about 35 to 45 litres of paint for two coats. When I got my own 900 sq ft apartment painted last month, I assumed one or two buckets would be enough. It turns out that I miscalculated quite a bit. The amount of paint required depends on the size of the wall, the number of coats, and the surface condition. Below, I have shared the calculation on how much paint do I need for 900 square feet.
How Much Paint Do I Need to Paint 900 Sq Ft Flat?
It requires 30 to 35 litres of paint for the walls, 8 to 10 litres for the ceiling, and 15 to 20 litres of primer for painting a 900 sq ft space. Here is the calculation:
- Calculate the exact paintable area.
A 900 square foot flat does not mean you will only paint 900 square feet. You should incorporate walls and ceilings. The paintable wall area is usually 2.5 to 3 times the carpet area.
So, for a 900-square-foot flat, it will be: 900 × 2.5 = approximately 2250 sq ft. If you include the ceilings, the paintable area may increase to 2600 to 2800 sq ft.
- Check out the paint coverage.
Most paints cover approximately 120 to 150 square feet per litre per coat. Because at least two coats are required for a flawless finish, coverage decreases proportionately.
- Finally, find the total paint required.
For my flat, here’s what worked:
Total paintable area: 2500 sq ft
2 coats needed
Paint coverage: 130 sq ft per litre
So, the calculation will be 2500 ÷ 130 × 2 = approximately 38 to 40 litres of paint
If your walls are new or freshly plastered, you shouldn't leave out primer. It actually reduces potential paint consumption. So, for a 900 sq ft flat, you’ll need 40 litres of paint for two coats on average.
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How Much Paint is Required for 900 Sq Ft Flat?
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