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How much paint for a 12x16 dining room?

A 12x16 dining room has about 453 sq ft of paintable wall. For two coats, plan on roughly 2.6 gallons.

Dining rooms often share the taller ceilings of the main living space.

For 2 coats, 9 ft ceiling
2.6 gallons (~3 cans)

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How much paint for a 12x16 dining room?
About 2.6 gallons for two coats. Dining rooms often share the taller ceilings of the main living space.