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Surface area calculator to paint
Reducing waste by ordering the right amount of paint is a great way to help the planet. Our calculator will give you the surface area to paint in square meters as well as the number of liters of paint needed to beautify your walls with our beautiful colors.
Take the opportunity to discover all our advice for choosing the ideal quantity of paint for your work in our FAQ
If you need help, our team is available via chat, email, social media, or by phone from Monday to Friday at 0 805 04 01 55.
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Need help calculating the area you need to paint?
Use our super calculator!
Reducing waste by ordering the right amount of paint is a great way to help the planet. Our calculator will give you the surface area to paint in square meters as well as the number of liters of paint needed to beautify your walls with our beautiful colors.
Take the opportunity to discover all our advice for choosing the ideal quantity of paint for your work in our FAQ
If you need help, our team is available via chat, email, social media, or by phone from Monday to Friday at 0 805 04 01 55.
How many m2 can I paint with one liter of paint?
The surface area to be painted with a litre of paint depends on several factors, mainly the application method and the coverage.
A roller application will have a higher average coverage than a spray application.
However, with one litre of paint, you can paint 12m2 in one coat.
How to calculate the surface area of walls to be painted?
To calculate the surface area of the walls to be painted, nothing could be simpler: simply multiply the length of your walls by the height, which will give you the surface area in m2 to be painted.
Taking into account the surface area in m2 is very important because it is essential for determining the quantity of paint needed to carry out your work.
How to calculate the amount of paint per m2?
The number of paint pots needed to complete your project is important because it is important to have enough paint so as not to run out.
To know the quantity of paint per m2 necessary to carry out your work, you will need to know the yield of the paint you are buying: for example, our paint has a yield of 12m2 per liter and per coat of paint applied.
How much paint for 1 m2?
To cover 1m2 you will need 1/12 of a litre of Algo paint or 0.08L/m2.
It is important to keep in mind that the quantity of paint required may vary from one range of paint to another depending on the coverage but also depending on the surface ready to receive the paint: as an indication, the quantity required may be different depending on the preparation of the surface or its nature (wallpaper, placo, etc.)
You can also estimate the amount of paint you need based on a given quantity. With 1 liter of Algo paint, you can cover 12m² in one coat, and 6m² in two coats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many m2 can I paint with one liter of paint?
The surface area to be painted with a litre of paint depends on several factors, mainly the application method and the coverage.
A roller application will have a higher average coverage than a spray application.
However, with one litre of paint, you can paint 12m2 in one coat.
How to calculate the surface area of walls to be painted?
To calculate the surface area of the walls to be painted, nothing could be simpler: simply multiply the length of your walls by the height, which will give you the surface area in m2 to be painted.
Taking into account the surface area in m2 is very important because it is essential for determining the quantity of paint needed to carry out your work.
How to calculate the amount of paint per m2?
The number of paint pots needed to complete your project is important because it is important to have enough paint so as not to run out.
To know the quantity of paint per m2 necessary to carry out your work, you will need to know the yield of the paint you are buying: for example, our paint has a yield of 12m2 per liter and per coat of paint applied.
How much paint for 1 m2?
To cover 1m2 you will need 1/12 of a litre of Algo paint or 0.08L/m2.
It is important to keep in mind that the quantity of paint required may vary from one range of paint to another depending on the coverage but also depending on the surface ready to receive the paint: as an indication, the quantity required may be different depending on the preparation of the surface or its nature (wallpaper, placo, etc.)
You can also estimate the amount of paint you need based on a given quantity. With 1 liter of Algo paint, you can cover 12m² in one coat, and 6m² in two coats.