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Enter your room dimensions and we'll work out the paint quantity, tin sizes and realistic cost - no maths required. Built for new build homes with flat white walls and honest defaults.

Your room

4m
3m
2.4m standard
2.4m
of 4
deducted from wall area
1
deducted from wall area
1
most new build ceilings are done
skirting + door frames
2 is honest for new builds
Affects cost only
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Your estimate
You'll need
7.5Lof paint

1 × 5L + 1 × 2.5L walls

Estimated costat £25/L
£188

Range across brands: £113 - £300

Where the paint goes

  • Walls30.3m²5.1L
Your room4m \u00D73m \u00D72.4m
3m4m2.4m
Painted wallsDoorWindow
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Buy about 10% extra for touch-ups.

You'll want matching paint months later when you scuff a wall moving the sofa. Keep the leftover tin.

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