Primer calculator
Use the primer’s published coverage for the substrate.
Shopping estimate
Enter your measurements to see an estimate.
How it works
Use the primer’s published coverage for the substrate. Multiply area by coats and divide by coverage.
Worked example
- Net area
- 45 m²
- Number of coats
- 1
- Coverage per litre or gallon
- 9 m²/L
- Container size
- 4 L
Result 2 containers
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