Painting your home's exterior walls is daunting, but with the right tools and knowledge, it can be a rewarding experience. One of the most important factors to consider when painting your home is the amount of paint you need.
That can be determined using an online paint calculator to understand paint coverage. In today's blog, we'll guide you through calculating the amount of paint needed for the exterior of your home.
Paint Calculator
A paint calculator is a valuable tool to help you determine the paint needed for your project. It considers the dimensions of your exterior walls and the paint you will be using to give you an accurate estimate.
There are many paint calculators available online, or you can ask for assistance at a local hardware store. To use a paint calculator, you must measure the length and height of your home's exterior walls. Make sure to measure in feet and inches for accuracy.
Paint Coverage
Before using a paint calculator, it is essential to understand paint coverage. That refers to the amount of surface area covered by a gallon of paint and depends on the paint and the type of material on the outside of your home, whether it's:
- Masonry Brick
- Natural Wood Siding
- Composite Home Siding
For example, a gallon of paint can cover approximately 350-400 square feet of a smooth, non-porous surfaces. In contrast, a gallon of paint for a rough, textured surfaces will only cover 250-300 square feet. It is essential to check the manufacturer's paint coverage guidelines to ensure you purchase the correct amount of paint.
Paint Quantity Calculation
Once you have measured the dimensions of your walls and understand paint coverage, you can utilize a paint calculator to find the amount of paint needed. Input the measurements of your walls and the type of paint you will be using into the calculator.
The results will give you an estimate of the number of gallons needed. It is always a good idea to round up to the nearest gallon to ensure you have enough paint for your project.
Other Factors to Consider
While a paint calculator can give you a reasonable estimate, there are other factors to consider. These include the number of coats being applied, the color of the paint, and the condition of the surface area getting painted.
If you are painting over a dark color or a rough surface, you may need to apply more coats of paint or apply primer coatings before painting. Additionally, darker colors may require more paint than lighter colors.
Hire the Home Improvement Contractor, NE Seamless
Calculating the amount of paint needed to paint the exterior of your home may seem like a daunting task, but with the help of the professionals at NE Seamless, you don't have to worry. Their expert team of home improvement professionals will take the guesswork out of it for you. They will accurately calculate the correct amount of paint without going over your budget.
It's just that simple! Contact the home improvement professionals at NE Seamless today at (620) 404-2262. They'll schedule you for an on-site consultation to get your home improvement project off to a great start.