A growing number of private, multiemployer pension plans are projected to become insolvent over the coming years, as is the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), the government entity that insures them. Absent substantial reform, the PBGC will be unable to pay promised benefits to the retirees of the failed pension plans that it insures.
One gallon of paint typically covers 350 square feet. However, a gallon of primer usually only covers about 200 square feet. The exact amount needed depends on brand, paint type, the surface and the application method.
Then, subtract the non painted areas from the overall surface area to get an estimate of the square footage to be painted. The next step is to look at the paint can label to determine the spread rate, which is usually 250 to 350 square feet per gallon.