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Paint & Flooring Estimator

Calculate exactly how much paint and flooring you need. No more guesswork, no more extra trips to the store.


Paint

Flooring

Doors

Windows

Buy List

Openings (Doors & Windows)

Standard door: 21 sq ft (2 sq m)
Standard window: 15 sq ft (1.4 sq m)

Material Settings

Typical: 350-400 sq ft
5-10% for straight lay, 15-20% for diagonal
Check your flooring box label
Total Wall Area (after openings) 0 sq ft
Floor area also calculated for flooring estimate.

Why Accurate Paint & Flooring Estimates Matter

Buying too much paint or flooring wastes money. Buying too little means extra trips mid-project and potential dye-lot mismatches. Our paint calculator subtracts doors and windows, adjusts for multiple coats, and tells you exactly how many gallons to buy.

For flooring, we add a user-defined waste factor — essential for rooms with angles or when installing diagonally. Whether you're searching "how much paint for 12x12 room" or "flooring box calculator", this tool delivers precise, professional results.

  • Wall area formula: Perimeter × Height − (Doors × 21 + Windows × 15) sq ft
  • Paint gallons: Wall Area ÷ Coverage per Gallon × Number of Coats
  • Flooring boxes: Floor Area × (1 + Waste%) ÷ Box Coverage

Calculations are local and instant. Adjust coverage based on your specific paint/primer.

Standard Measurements Used

  • Standard interior door: 3 ft × 7 ft = 21 sq ft (or 0.9 × 2.1 m ≈ 1.9 sq m)
  • Standard window: 3 ft × 5 ft = 15 sq ft (or 0.9 × 1.5 m ≈ 1.4 sq m)
  • Paint coverage: One gallon typically covers 350-400 sq ft per coat.
  • Waste factor: 5% for simple rectangles, 10-15% for diagonal or herringbone patterns.

For non-standard door/window sizes, you can adjust by adding or subtracting square footage manually before calculating.

DIY Painting & Flooring FAQs

Do I need to subtract door and window area?

Yes. Subtracting openings prevents overbuying paint. A typical room has 40-60 sq ft of openings — that's almost a quarter gallon saved.

How much extra flooring should I buy?

Minimum 5-10% for waste. For complex layouts, angled walls, or large planks, add 15-20%. Always keep a full box for future repairs.

What if my room is L-shaped?

Select "L-Shape" and enter dimensions for both sections. The calculator automatically computes total area without double-counting the overlap.

Can I use metric units?

Yes, select "Meters" as the unit. Coverage values are still in square feet per gallon — we convert automatically. (1 sq m ≈ 10.76 sq ft)