Paint Cost Calculator

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Paint Cost Calculator

Step 1: Enter Wall Area

• Wall Area (m²): Locate the input field labeled “Total Wall Area (m²)”. Enter the total wall area that needs painting. Make sure the value is between 0.1 and 10,000 m² as required.

Step 2: Specify the Number of Coats

• Number of Coats: In the field labeled “Number of Coats”, input how many coats of paint you intend to apply. This should be a whole number between 1 and 5.

Step 3: Choose the Paint Type

• Paint Type: Select the type of paint you will use from the dropdown menu. Options include:
  • Basic Interior Paint (8 m²/L)
  • Premium Interior Paint (10 m²/L)
  • Professional Grade Paint (12 m²/L)

Step 4: Enter Paint Price

• Paint Price per Liter ($): Enter the cost per liter of the selected paint in the field marked “Paint Price per Liter ($)”. Ensure the price is between $0.10 and $1,000.

Step 5: Provide Labor Cost

• Labor Cost per Hour ($): Input the hourly cost of labor in the “Labor Cost per Hour ($)” field. The permissible range is $0 to $500.

Step 6: Select Labor Speed

• Labor Speed: Choose the speed of the labor from the provided options. Options include:
  • Beginner (15 m²/hour)
  • Intermediate (25 m²/hour)
  • Professional (35 m²/hour)

Step 7: Review the Results

• Total Paint Needed: Review the calculated amount of paint required. It is displayed in liters at two decimal precision.
• Total Paint Cost: This section shows the total cost of the paint needed, formatted as currency in USD.
• Estimated Labor Hours: Examine the estimated labor hours calculated based on wall area, coats, and labor speed. This is shown in hours with one decimal place.
• Total Labor Cost: The total cost for labor is displayed here, formatted in USD.
• Total Project Cost: View the combined cost of paint and labor required for the project, shown in USD.
• Cost per Square Meter: The cost per square meter is calculated and displayed, formatted in USD with a suffix ‘/m²’.