Before you or your contractor buy paint, it is important to calculate how much paint you will actually need so you don’t buy too much paint. Here is an easy paint calculator from Benjamin Moore to help you figure out how much paint you will need to buy.
Keep in mind that this is just a guide and there are many factors that actually determine the amount of paint you will need for your project. New drywall that has never been primed soaks up paint very easily. You should consider using a good primer to seal your drywall or else you are asking for trouble no matter how expensive your paint is. There are a lot of cheap paints out there, but you will most likely have to use more paint since they don’t cover as well. You definitely want to spend a few extra bucks and go with a quality paint so you don’t regret it in the long run. Choosing a paint with primer added in will save you lots of time and money.
What is the best paint to use on my wall for a beginner?
If you are painting yourself you should really consider using Ben by Benjamin Moore Paint (interior or exterior). Ben is a primer and paint all in one, so you use less paint than having to primer the walls separately. It is very easy to use and won’t dry up on you, so you won’t see the paint lines on your walls. That is the problem with most do it yourself paint projects. If you don’t paint everyday, you tend to go at a slower pace than a professional painter and take more breaks. With most paint, you must maintain a wet edge and if you don’t move fast enough or paint half of your wall, when you come back to paint, it has already dried and you will see the roller or paint brush line. With Ben by Benjamin Moore, the paint stays wet longer and that means you can take longer to finish painting with no lines.
Pintura Paint is your local source in San Antonio to find premium quality bathroom paint. We also carry a full line of Benjamin Moore Paint Products for the rest of your home. We greatly appreciate you choosing to shop with a local San Antonio small business instead of the big box stores.
