Calculadora de Costo de Pintura

Cómo Usar Esta Calculadora

1. 1Enter the total wall and ceiling area you plan to paint.
2. 2Select the number of coats (2 is standard for most projects).
3. 3Choose a paint quality level — economy, standard, premium, or ultra-premium.
4. 4Select whether you need primer (recommended for new drywall and color changes).
5. 5Click Calculate Materials for a cost breakdown.

Sobre Este Material

Paint cost varies significantly by quality tier. Economy paints ($20 to $30 per gallon) like Behr Flat and Glidden Essentials are suitable for rental properties, ceilings, and areas where appearance is not critical — they require more coats and have shorter lifespans. Standard paints ($30 to $40 per gallon) like Behr Premium Plus, Valspar Signature, and Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint offer good coverage and durability for most residential applications. Premium paints ($45 to $55 per gallon) like Benjamin Moore Regal Select and Sherwin-Williams Duration provide superior coverage (often true one-coat hide), excellent washability, and a 15+ year lifespan on interior walls. Ultra-premium lines ($60 to $80 per gallon) like Benjamin Moore Aura and Sherwin-Williams Emerald feature the highest pigment loads, self-priming formulas, and advanced color technology for the most demanding applications. Beyond paint, budget for supplies: a quality roller frame and covers ($10 to $15), angled brushes ($8 to $12 each), painter's tape ($5 to $8 per roll), drop cloths ($8 to $15), paint tray liners ($5), and extension poles for ceilings ($15 to $25). Professional painters typically charge $2 to $6 per square foot for interior painting, which includes labor, paint, and supplies.

Consejos de Instalación

• •Buy all your paint at once to ensure color consistency across the batch.
• •Invest in quality rollers and brushes — they make a noticeable difference in finish quality.
• •Use painter's tape on trim, baseboards, and ceiling lines for clean edges.
• •Keep a wet rag handy to wipe drips immediately before they dry.

Errores Comunes a Evitar

• ⚠Choosing the cheapest paint for high-traffic areas — it will need repainting in 2 to 3 years instead of 7 to 10.
• ⚠Forgetting to budget for primer — skipping primer on new drywall doubles the topcoat needed.
• ⚠Not buying enough paint — matching a custom color later is nearly impossible.
• ⚠Ignoring sheen selection — flat hides imperfections but is hard to clean; satin and eggshell are the best all-around choices for walls.

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