PAINT CALCULATOR
Dining Room paint calculator
Dining rooms tend to be square — 12 × 12 ft is the typical footprint. With 9-ft ceilings and a couple of doorways, paintable wall area is around 380 sq ft. Plan for 1.5 gallons for one coat or 2 gallons for two coats. Dining rooms are a rare place where deeper, more saturated colors work — they're lit at night and used for events.
HERE'S HOW MUCH YOU'LL NEED
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ESTIMATED COST BY BRAND
Prices marked ~ are tier midpoints (brand tints at dealer). Sorted cheapest first.
FOR A DINING ROOM
Recommended finish: eggshell
How much paint for a dining room?
For a typical 12 × 12 ft dining room: 1.5 gallons for one coat, 2 gallons for two coats. If you're going dark (deep navy, oxblood, charcoal) plan for three coats — 3 gallons.
FAQ
Are deep colors really OK for dining rooms?
Yes. Dining rooms are evening rooms — they're lit by candles, pendants, and lamps, not by daylight. Deep saturated colors come alive at night and read more sophisticated. Kitchens and bedrooms typically don't want this; dining rooms do.
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