How Many Gallons of Paint for a Bedroom?
A typical bedroom (12x12 ft with 8 ft ceilings) needs about 1.5-2 gallons of paint for two coats. Smaller bedrooms (10x10 ft) need 1-1.5 gallons. For precise calculations based on your room size, use our Paint Coverage Calculator.
Key Takeaways
- Bedroom paint needs vary by size: small bedrooms (100-150 sq ft floor area) need 1-1.
- Accent walls need less paint - calculate just that wall separately if using a different color.
- Closet interiors add to the paint needed if you're painting inside them.
Explanation
Bedroom paint needs vary by size: small bedrooms (100-150 sq ft floor area) need 1-1.5 gallons, medium bedrooms (150-200 sq ft) need 1.5-2 gallons, and large master bedrooms (200+ sq ft) need 2-3 gallons. These estimates are for two coats.
Standard paint coverage is 350 sq ft per gallon. A 12x12 bedroom with 8-foot ceilings has about 384 sq ft of wall space. With two coats, that's 768 sq ft total, requiring about 2.2 gallons.
Always buy a bit extra for touch-ups and future repairs. Paint colors can vary between batches, so having leftover paint from the same batch is useful for maintenance.
Things to Know
- Accent walls need less paint - calculate just that wall separately if using a different color.
- Closet interiors add to the paint needed if you're painting inside them.
- Bathrooms attached to bedrooms often use different paint (moisture-resistant) and should be calculated separately.