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Why did I run out of paint before finishing, even though I followed the calculator?

This usually happens when actual wall texture is rougher than assumed, when a darker or more saturated colour needed an extra coat for even coverage, or when measured area was entered inaccurately. Rough plaster in particular can absorb noticeably more paint than a smooth surface, so if your walls are less smooth than expected, budget […]

This usually happens when actual wall texture is rougher than assumed, when a darker or more saturated colour needed an extra coat for even coverage, or when measured area was entered inaccurately. Rough plaster in particular can absorb noticeably more paint than a smooth surface, so if your walls are less smooth than expected, budget a buffer above the calculator's baseline figure.