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How much paint for a 11x12 ceiling?

A 11x12 ft ceiling is a flat 132 sq ft. For two coats you need roughly 0.8 gallons.

For 2 coats
0.8 gallons (~1 cans)

132 sq ft of ceiling.

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Paint needed for a 11x12 ceiling (chart)

CoatsPaint neededCans
1 coat0.4 gal1
2 coats0.8 gal1
3 coats1.1 gal2

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 11x12 ceiling?
About 0.8 gallons for two coats (132 sq ft), or 0.4 gallons for one coat.