IQHabUnited States Painting Paint Project Planner

Paint project planner

Measure a room and get wall/ceiling area, gallons, cost and next steps.

Enter your room dimensions to see wall/ceiling area, gallons and a cost range.

How to use the paint planner

Enter the room length, width and ceiling height. The planner subtracts doors and windows, then estimates gallons and a cost range based on quality and your state.

What affects how much paint you need

  • Wall area (perimeter × height) minus doors and windows.
  • Whether you're painting the ceiling.
  • The number of coats.
  • Whether you use primer.
Coverage

One gallon typically covers ~350 sq ft per coat. Apply on walls after repair and priming for the best result.

These estimates are based on state-level averages, not ZIP-level precision. The final cost varies with your home and local market.