Wall paint for a 12×14 room by ceiling height
Two coats, 350 sq ft per gallon, one door and two windows subtracted.
| Ceiling height | Wall area | Exact paint | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft | 365 sq ft | 2.09 gal | 2 gallons + 1 quart |
| 9 ft | 417 sq ft | 2.38 gal | 2 gallons + 2 quarts |
| 10 ft | 469 sq ft | 2.68 gal | 3 gallons |
Ceiling paint
The ceiling is 168 sq ft. One coat needs 2 quarts; two coats need 1 gallon. Flat ceiling paint hides imperfections best.
Buying for this room
Walls and ceiling together come to about 3 gallons, so single gallons and quarts are the right size. If you plan to paint other rooms the same color, a 5-gallon bucket may still be the better buy. Need primer for new drywall or a big color change? Plan on 1 gallon + 1 quart for the walls.
The math
Common questions
How many gallons of paint for a 12x14 room?
2 gallons + 1 quart for two coats on the walls with 8 ft ceilings, plus 1 gallon if you paint the ceiling.
How much paint for a 12x14 room with 9 ft ceilings?
2 gallons + 2 quarts for two coats on the walls.
Is one gallon enough for a 12x14 room?
No — even one coat on the walls takes 1.04 gallons.
Want the full method, tips and other sizes? See the paint calculator guide.