As a guide, the table below shows the approximate paint requirement for four walls of a room with a ceiling height of 2.5 metres/8 feet, one door and one window. Quantities account for two coats to achieve full depth of colour and are given in litres.
Choosing Quantities
Room Dimensions
| Matt Emulsion (litres) | Waterbased Eggshell (litres) |
|---|
| 2m x 2m | 3.5 | 3 |
| 2m x 3m | 4.5 | 4 |
| 3m x 4m | 6 | 5.5 |
| 4m x 5m | 8 | 7.5 |
| 4m x 6m | 9 | 8.5 |
| 6m x 8m | 13 | 12 |
This information is given in good faith but without warranty since site conditions and application methods vary and can affect coverage and drying times.