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How much paint for a 16x20 living room?

A 16x20 living room has about 582 sq ft of paintable wall. For two coats, plan on roughly 3.3 gallons.

Living rooms often have 9 ft or taller ceilings and large windows.

For 2 coats, 9 ft ceiling
3.3 gallons (~4 cans)

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How much paint for a 16x20 living room?
About 3.3 gallons for two coats. Living rooms often have 9 ft or taller ceilings and large windows.