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How much Johnstone’s Matt emulsion would I need done a small bedroom ? Would 5 litres do it ?

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Lardlizard · 05/05/2020 23:19

Do you think ? I’ve got no idea

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Pastaforall · 05/05/2020 23:27

Not a clue! But B and Q have a calculator on their website that you put the dimensions in and it tells you how many litres of paint you will need if that helps?

donquixotedelamancha · 05/05/2020 23:50

Is it previously painted? If so, and the colour is very similar, 5L may well do it.

We've used Johnston's matt and are going to need to go over it with a top coat of something hardier after just a few months.

DramaAlpaca · 05/05/2020 23:52

I think that'll be plenty for a couple of coats of paint in a small bedroom.

NewtonPulsifer · 06/05/2020 00:32

Yes I would say so. We did a box room recently, two coats light colour on white but used about 4litres so plenty left for touch ups.

Bridecilla · 06/05/2020 00:33

The tin will tell you how many square meters it covers

SpaceCadet4000 · 06/05/2020 01:43

We just did our (admittedly quite large) bedroom with 2 gallons (US), which is about 7.5 litres. I'd say 5 litres is probably okay.

Lardlizard · 06/05/2020 07:35

Thanks 🤞🏻Crossed it does it as THats all I have

Yes it has been previously painted

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thismushroom · 06/05/2020 07:42

It might also depend on what you use to paint it... you can waste a lot using a roller. Either a pad or brush may make it go a bit further.

Lardlizard · 06/05/2020 08:22

Thanks for the tip
I did think about just doing it all with a brush
Would take longer I guess but surely would waste less

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Student58 · 06/05/2020 08:45

Depends on what you mean by small bedroom. Often on here 'small' rooms and houses are actually quite large. But yes, measure and do the maths.

Lardlizard · 07/05/2020 16:38

Thanks for the advice, the using the brush rather than a roller really helped, plus I’m impressed with the finish with the brush and no spraying you can get with a roller
There’s even a bit left over 😵

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