When purchasing paint, only buy the amount you need to avoid dealing with waste. One gallon covers about 400 square feet. Use estimator tool at bottom of page.
Latex paint is messy, but not hazardous. Most newer paints, including acrylic, is latex. Look for “water based”, “Low VOC”, or “Clean up with soap and water” on the label.
Paint should never be poured down the drain, unless you want an excuse to see your plumber.
If you would use it, Recolor can use it.
Check that the following have not occurred:
Spray paint contains flammable propellents and solvents and is considered hazardous waste. If not empty of liquid and gas propellant, bring to one of the household hazardous waste events.
Measure the rooms you need to paint, including the door and window size.
All measurements should be in FEET.
One gallon covers about 400 square feet.
Use your figures in the following calculations to measure interior and exterior square footage:
A. Walls
Width (of all walls added together) X height of walls = A (square feet) total wall surface
B. Windows
Height of window X width of window X number of windows = B (square feet) total window surface
C. Doors
Height of door X width of door X number of doors = C (square feet) total door surface
D. Gables
Height X width divided by 2 = D (square feet)
E. Eaves
Width of overhang X length = E (square feet)
A + D + E – (B + C) divided by 400 square feet per gallon = number of gallons you need.
