Royal Exterior FLAT

How Much Paint Will You Need?

Here are general room size guidelines, use our Paint Calculator for a more accurate estimate.

FLAT (Non-reflective)

GOOD FOR WALLS & CEILING

EGGSHELL (Low lustre)

GOOD FOR WALLS & TRIM

SATIN (Luminous)

GOOD FOR WALLS & TRIM

SEMI-GLOSS (Radiant)

Good For Walls, Trim, Doors & Furniture

HI-GLOSS (Radiant)

Good For Walls, Trim, Doors & Furniture

Protect Floors and Remove Furniture.

CEILING

Be sure your surface is free of visible dirt and debris.

SOUND

Inspect to see if surface is stable with no peeling or cracking.

SMOOTH

The surface must have no visible sign of surface roughness.

SMOOTH

Surface must have no gloss or shininess.

DRY

Surface must be free of moisture.

Paint in this order:

CEILING

Tape Edges of ceiling.

Cut where ceiling & wall meet.

Paint across the shortest width of the ceiling.

WALLS

Tape Edges of baseboards & trim.

Cut around edges of woodwork.

Paint walls in "V" or "W" pattern.

TRIM

Begin with outside edge and apply new paint every 4-6."

WINDOWS

Start with outside sash, crossbars, frame and finish with frame, castings & sills.

DOORS

Begin with the inside moldings & paint inside panels and remainder of door.

FINISHING STEPS

Carefully remove painter's tape before the paint dries.

Re-attach switch plates, outlet and vent covers.

WASH AND CLEAN

For water-based paint, clean with soap and water. For oil-based paints, follow label directions.

KEEP TOOLS IN GOOD CONDITION

Wipe excess paint from brushes and rollers. Clean brushes, rollers, tools and hands with soap and water. If using oil-based paints, follow directions.

LEFTOVER PAINT

Store left over paint in a dry safe place or give away to a neighbor or a charitable organization.