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How much paint for a 14x20 ceiling?

A 14x20 ft ceiling is a flat 280 sq ft. For two coats you need roughly 1.6 gallons.

For 2 coats
1.6 gallons (~2 cans)

280 sq ft of ceiling.

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Paint needed for a 14x20 ceiling (chart)

CoatsPaint neededCans
1 coat0.8 gal1
2 coats1.6 gal2
3 coats2.4 gal3

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 14x20 ceiling?
About 1.6 gallons for two coats (280 sq ft), or 0.8 gallons for one coat.