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Paint Calculator

The Bunnings Paint Calculator is the simple way to plan a new look for your home. It allows you to save time and money by calculating the volume of paint you need for each room.


Simply fill in the dimensions of your room, along with the number of doors and windows, and this handy D.I.Y. tool will calculate how much paint you will need to buy. 

1. Enter room measurements

Length (m) Width (m) Height (m) No. of Doors No. of Windows

2. Enter paint coverage information

Paint coverage

 m² per litre

3. Paint Required

Wall paint required
Litres
Ceiling paint required
Litres

Please note that results are based on smooth walls, you will need to add 20% more for painting porous, rough or previously unpainted walls. Results shown are for two coats.

Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page. You can also use a simple test kit from Bunnings to indicate the presence of lead-based paint Test.
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