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How Much Does a Quart of Paint Cover
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How Much Does a Quart of Paint Cover
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About How Much Does a Quart of Paint Cover
A quart is a quarter of a gallon, so at the usual 350 to 400 square feet per gallon it covers about 85 to 100 square feet in a single coat, or roughly 45 to 50 square feet over two coats. That makes it the right size for small, separate jobs rather than walls: an interior door, a run of trim, a vanity or a piece of furniture, or a colour sample large enough to judge properly. This page opens in US units with a quarter gallon and 350 square feet per gallon set, so you only adjust the coats and coverage. A standard interior door is about 3 by 7 feet, so 21 square feet per side and about 42 for both, which a quart covers in two coats with little to spare. Trim and doors are usually painted in a semi gloss or gloss enamel, which often spreads a little less than wall paint, so check the can. Where a quart is not enough is a full wall: a 12 by 8 foot accent wall is 96 square feet, which needs roughly half a gallon for two coats, so buy a gallon. For walls see How Much Does a Gallon of Paint Cover? (Sq Ft per Coat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet does a quart of paint cover?
About 85 to 100 square feet in one coat, or 45 to 50 square feet with two coats, based on 350 to 400 square feet per gallon on a smooth surface.
Is a quart enough to paint a door?
Yes for one door. A 3 by 7 foot door is about 21 square feet per side, so both sides in two coats use about 84 square feet of coverage, close to the whole quart. For two or more doors, buy a gallon.
Is a quart enough for an accent wall?
Usually not. A 12 by 8 foot wall is 96 square feet, which a quart covers once at best. Two coats need around half a gallon, so a gallon is the safer buy.
How many quarts are in a gallon?
Four. A quart is 0.25 gallons, or about 0.95 litres, which is close to a 1 litre tin in metric countries.
Is buying quarts more expensive?
Per square foot, yes, often considerably. If you need more than two quarts of the same colour, a gallon is usually cheaper and leaves some for touch-ups.