evan9381 Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 i need to figure out how much paint im gonna need to do some area in my apartment. ive got 8 foot ceilings, the room is about 17'x14', but one of the corners/counters is not there, and theres a few doors that will save some space... few pics of the area http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC01394.jpg?t=1183959466 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC01395.jpg?t=1183959466 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC01396.jpg?t=1183959466 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC01397.jpg?t=1183959466 the other thing i think i may have a problem with is that the walls have a very cheap paint on them now (landlord white), and i know that crappy paint will suck up a lot of the new paint i will be putting on. any ideas how much paint im gonna need? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 1 Gallon, but I'd buy two as depending on the color you may need to give it more than one coat, even if you were to prime them. Plus it gives you room for touch ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I wouldn't bother painting an apt wall a different color because you'll just have to paint it back to "landlord white" once you move out and if you go for a darker color that will SUCK to cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I wouldn't bother painting an apt wall a different color because you'll just have to paint it back to "landlord white" once you move out and if you go for a darker color that will SUCK to cover. I would. You would'nt believe what a coat of paint will do to an apartment. My brother painted his whole apartment, and it looks great. Ive been in units that are exactly like it but his seem's more comfortable and liveable. He plans on being there 2-3 years so it was worth it for him. Just remember when you move out, how easy will it be to paint it back to white when everything is out of the place. Oh, and I would say 1 gallon, maybe 2 just in case. If you have any question measure the walls and go to lowes/home depot/shermain williams and ask them. I just got a gallon for my room at home, Lowe's was really helpful choosing the color too. What do you have in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 depending on the color at least 2 gallons if not 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Two gallons should do it...I painted several walls in my apt with 2gs. Also, typically the color on the walls when you move in are "bone white" from glidden. Just had to paint them all back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 im just painting them white, so when i move, i dont have to do it again. theres just a lot of crap on the walls i want to cover up...holes, patch marks from holes that have been covered, and a bunch of other things i dont even know what theyre from. i just want it to have a clean look by the time i get my new furniture in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 White is not the color on most...My old place I had red walls and shit....I painted white when I let and they charged me cause it was not "bone white". I might as well left the sobs RED. Hell with Ardent prop.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wunna Dig Race Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I used to custom paint houses and the cheap apt paint soaks up alot I would say at least 3 gallons..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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