Your paint project cheat sheet is here!

Your paint project cheat sheet is here!

Spring is here and many of us start thinking about fresh, clean and ideas pop up about painting here and there. With so many options, colors, techniques available, it is helpful to have a simple info sheet to bring with you. Here is one to get you started. This one will talk about how to figure out how much paint you will need for your project and which paint sheen will be the best for your project. Let's get started!

  How much paint will you need?

  1. Calculate the wall area: length x height = area (sq. ft). Add all area sq. ft. together.     

1.   2. If you have oversized windows, deduct their sq. ft. from the total area of the room.

  3. Calculate the quantity of paint you need: total square feet / 350 sq. ft per gallon =

      = # of Gallons you will need (per coat)

   Which paint sheen to use?

  1. Flat/matte: low traffic areas, hides surface imperfections. Recommended for living room, dining room, bedroom.

  2. Eggshell: smooth with added washability, low-sheen. Recommended for living & dining rom, bedroom, foyer.

  3. Satin: scrubbability plus finish, soft sheen reflects light. Recommended for active rooms such as family room, children's room, laundry, kitchen, bathrooms.

  4. Semi-gloss: most scrubbable paint for walls, smooth sheen reflects light, great for high-traffic areas. Recommended for kitchen (cabinets/doors), moulding, trim.

  5. Gloss: most scrubbable finish, ideal for frequently washed surfaces.          Recommended for trim, woodwork, moulding, doors and cabinets.

Quick, easy and very useful. Now, save this guide in your Evernote, save it on your computer or print it to bring with you.

What paint projects do you plan to embark on this spring and summer? Please share.