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How much paint for a 5x8 bathroom?

A 5x8 bathroom has about 132 sq ft of paintable wall. For two coats, plan on roughly 0.8 gallons.

We subtract the vanity, mirror and shower surround — about 40 sq ft.

For 2 coats, 8 ft ceiling
0.8 gallons (~1 cans)

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How much paint for a 5x8 bathroom?
About 0.8 gallons for two coats. We subtract the vanity, mirror and shower surround — about 40 sq ft.