One code may say âpaintâ the other âtrim.â Jot down the paint code and call your dealerâs service department to have them decode this for you. Check the ownerâs manual â If you canât find the paint code, check your car ownerâs manual as that book may identify where the paint code placards have been placed. Other places to look include each door jamb and under the top of your carâs hood.
* if you are not painting the ceiling, enter a '0' for length and width. Ceiling length:*. Ceiling width:*. Calculating the amount of paint you'll need for any project is simply a matter of coming up with the square footage to be covered. Paint generally covers about 400 square feet, but to be more precise you can consult the manufacturer's advice on the label. Enter the width of each wall to be painted into the calculator and the height of the walls. Include the ceiling if that is to be painted.
2. Estimate the amount of paint, with a gallon of primer, or base paint, covering 330 square feet and a gallon of other paint providing coverage up to 350 square feet. 1  The composition of base paint is different, which is why it covers fewer square feet per gallon. 2  Paint costs can range from $15 to $60 per gallon.