Home improvement
Simple planning tools for common homeowner projects.
Estimate paint, surface coverage, and related project quantities with calculators designed for quick early planning.
Calculators
Estimate the numbers before choosing materials.
Project path
Follow a practical starter route.
Use the right calculator first, then read the supporting guides before deciding what to buy or build.
3 step plan
Estimate a room repaint
Turn room dimensions, coats, and coverage into a clear paint-buying estimate.
- Measure wall area.
- Subtract large openings if needed.
- Choose coats and coverage.
Guides for this path
Planning guides
Read the details behind the estimate.
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Paint Tools and Materials Checklist
Plan the paint, primer, rollers, brushes, tape, drop cloths, trays, patching supplies, and cleanup items for a room project.
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Interior vs Exterior Paint Guide
Compare interior and exterior paint by durability, cleanup, surface needs, sheen, and project fit before you buy.
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Paint Primer Guide
Decide when primer is worth using and how to estimate primer separately from finish paint.
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Paint Calculator for Kitchens
Estimate kitchen paint needs around cabinets, tile, doors, windows, wall repairs, and washable paint choices.
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Paint Calculator for Living Rooms
Estimate living room paint gallons by measuring wall area, openings, coats, coverage, and color changes.
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Paint Calculator for Bedrooms
Estimate bedroom paint gallons from wall area, coats, coverage, windows, doors, and color changes.
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Paint Coverage by Room
Estimate paint coverage for bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and small repainting projects.
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Paint Coverage Guide
Understand paint coverage per gallon and the factors that change how much paint a project really needs.
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How Much Paint Do I Need?
Estimate paint gallons from wall area, coats, and coverage before starting a room or home project.