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How much paint for a 13x16 ceiling?

A 13x16 ft ceiling is a flat 208 sq ft. For two coats you need roughly 1.2 gallons.

For 2 coats
1.2 gallons (~2 cans)

208 sq ft of ceiling.

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Paint needed for a 13x16 ceiling (chart)

CoatsPaint neededCans
1 coat0.6 gal1
2 coats1.2 gal2
3 coats1.8 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 13x16 ceiling?
About 1.2 gallons for two coats (208 sq ft), or 0.6 gallons for one coat.