How much paint do you need? Let us help...
Here’s how to figure out how much paint you really need—so you can order confidently and avoid waste.
Use our paint calculator
TL,DR: If you already know your area in m² — then in short 1L covers up to 16m² per coat, or 8m² for two coats.
But if you need to work out your m² then we’ve made it easy with our Tint paint calculators. On every paint colour page you’ll find our quick paint calculator—just plug in your room measurements and we’ll tell you how many litres you’ll need. Want something more detailed? Head to the ‘Ideas’ tab in our nav-bar to find our advanced project calculator (it even recommends finishes and tools based on your space).
But if you need to work out your m² then we’ve made it easy with our Tint paint calculators. On every paint colour page you’ll find our quick paint calculator—just plug in your room measurements and we’ll tell you how many litres you’ll need. Want something more detailed? Head to the ‘Ideas’ tab in our nav-bar to find our advanced project calculator (it even recommends finishes and tools based on your space).
The quick calculator — found on the product page
This is a quick and easy calculator found right above where you select your chosen paint sizes. It's is very easy to use, just pick if you are painting a whole room or just a surface and add in your dimensions. For the wall height 2.7m is filled in as that is a pretty standard wall height in Australia, but you can adjust all the numbers to suit your project. It will give a simple qty to order.
The project calculator — found in the Idea tab of the nav bar
This is a more in depth calculator, asking you questions about your project to determine if you need primer or tools etc. Answer the questions and it will produce a whole reccomended order for you.
Don’t forget primer
If you're painting over raw surfaces like plasterboard, brick or wood—or doing a cabinet or tile makeover—you’ll want to start with our Prep Plus primer. One coat is usually enough, and it helps your topcoat stick better and last longer.
Think about parts of your wall that are not wall...
When you calculate your wall qty you may want to reduce it a bit to account for windows, doors and built in robes etc. Roughly work out the m² of these areas and subtract them from the tolal Wall paint that you will need. And then use that number to work out how much Trim paint you may need instead.
Still not sure? We have a team to help!
If it's all feeling like too much just jump on the chat or give us a call. We have a lovely team of people here to help and can easily guide you through how much paint you will need for your project.
Still stuck? We’re always happy to help—reach out via chat or email and we’ll walk you through it.