How Many Gallons of Paint Do You Need for a 1500 Sq Ft House?

If you have a 1500 square foot house in Cornelius, NC, you usually need 10 to 15 gallons of paint for two coats. Monroe Quality Contractors can help you figure out exactly how much paint you’ll need for your home.

The amount of paint depends on a few things: the number of rooms, wall height, and the type of surfaces. Walls that need extra prep, like patching or priming, may need more paint. Painting ceilings or trim also adds to the total gallons.

Example: Painting a 10×12 Room

• A 10×12 room with a 9-foot ceiling has about 384 square feet of wall space:
• Wall area = 2 × (10 + 12) × 9 = 396 sq ft (approx.)
• For two coats, you’ll need roughly 2 gallon of paint, since 1 gallon usually covers about 350–400 sq ft per coat.

Using high-quality paint can cover more area and often means fewer coats. Picking the right type of paint helps your walls look smooth and last longer. At Monroe Quality Contractors, we guide homeowners in Cornelius, NC, to choose the best paint for every room.

Some people wonder if spraying paint is better than rolling. Spraying can be faster but might use a little more paint. Rolling usually uses less paint and is often cheaper for interior walls.

Painting a 1500 square foot house usually takes 3 to 5 days. Painting just two rooms is quicker—maybe a day or two. Monroe Quality Contractors offers fast, professional painting with attention to detail.

Accurate paint estimates save money and prevent waste. If you need interior or exterior painting in Cornelius, NC, visit monroeqc.com to schedule a free estimate