Door Painting Measure & Shop Sheet
Measure every door before you buy paint so you can shop with the right amount in hand.
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Measure each door
| Door | Width (in) | Height (in) | Sides | Coats | Gallons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The figures this uses
- 144 square inches per square foot
- 144
- Total area
- doors × width × height × sides ÷ 144
- Total coverage
- area × coats
- Coverage per gallon
- 350 sq ft
Before you buy
- measure the slab not the frame
- count both faces
- check the coverage on the tin
- prime bare or patched wood
- buy the next quarter gallon up