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Paint Calculators

Paint calculator tools provided by paint companies or other organizations can help you estimate how much paint to buy. Paint calculators are useful in planning the right quantity of paint to minimize waste, though be advised different calculators produce different results. Each job is different, so it’s always best to take accurate measurements, check the coverage rate of the paint you are buying, and ask for advice at the paint counter.

Articles

Also check out these articles about buying the right amount of paint:

Almanac
Apartment Therapy
Architectural Digest
Bob Vila
Do It Yourself
Dummies
Houzz
Sherwin-Williams (video)
The Paint Shoppes