DIY Projects - Paint coverage and drying times
How much paint will I need? This is a common question whether you're thinking about changing a colour scheme or simply giving a room a new lease of life.
These figures are a guide to the amount of paint needed on a normally absorbent surface. Very absorbent surfaces or heavy textures may require more. Changing the colour may also require more than one coat.
| Paint Coverage |
| Area covered by 1 litre of paint |
| Matt Emulsion |
12.5-16 sq m |
| Silk Emulsion |
11-16 sq m |
| Eggshell |
15-16 sq m |
| Gloss |
15-16 sq m |
What can be used where and how long to dry?
| Finishes |
Emulsion Paint |
Solvent Based |
Undercoat Paint |
Primer |
Textured Coating |
| Suitable For |
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| Plaster |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wallpaper |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Painted Surfaces |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brick |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Stone |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Drying Time Hrs |
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| Touch Dry |
1-2 |
4 |
4 |
1/2 |
6 |
| Re-coatable |
4 |
16 |
16 |
2 |
24-36 |
| Solvents |
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| Water |
Yes |
|
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Yes |
| White Spirits |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| Number of Coats |
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| Coats |
2 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1 |
| Method |
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| Brush |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roller |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pad |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
