DIY

When deciding how much paint to buy, first measure the length and height of all of your walls. Multiply the length times the height to get the square footage of your walls. Add them together to get the total square footage that you will need to cover. At the store read the paint can to determine how many gallons you will need. A gallon usually covers around 300 square feet. Buy a little extra to make fixing the inevitable scrapes and nicks in the future easier. But, when doing your own house painting, don’t go for the cheapest paint. Painting is a lot of work. It’s a big investment in your time, so get a quality paint that will last. Higher quality paints have more pigment and less water. JPlace painting knows that they will cover more area per gallon and will hold up for better use.