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How much paint for a 10x10 ceiling?

A 10x10 ft ceiling is a flat 100 sq ft. For two coats you need roughly 0.6 gallons.

For 2 coats
0.6 gallons (~1 cans)

100 sq ft of ceiling.

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Paint needed for a 10x10 ceiling (chart)

CoatsPaint neededCans
1 coat0.3 gal1
2 coats0.6 gal1
3 coats0.9 gal1

Based on ~350 sq ft per gallon per coat. Use flat ceiling paint to hide imperfections.

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How much paint for a 10x10 ceiling?
About 0.6 gallons for two coats (100 sq ft), or 0.3 gallons for one coat.