14 × 16 ft room: the short answer
With 8 ft walls, a 14 × 16 ft room has about 480 sq ft of wall. For 2 coats that's roughly 2.7 gallons — the smart buy is 2 gal + 3 qt.
Room size
Paint for a 14 × 16 ft room
A 14 × 16 ft room with 8 ft walls has about 480 sq ft to paint. For 2 coats that's about 2.7 gallons — buy 2 gal + 3 qt. Adjust coats, openings, or the ceiling below.
Paint needed
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Shopping list
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Estimate only.
Coverage is about 350 sq ft per gallon per coat for most interior paint — check the can.
Bare drywall, patches, and big colour changes soak up more, so prime first and consider an
extra coat.
Adjust for your room
Subtract big windows and doors, add the ceiling if you're painting it, and bump to three coats for a strong colour change. Prime bare or patched walls first so two coats is enough.
Coverage ≈ 350 sq ft/gal at 8 ft walls, 2 coats. Estimates only.
What a 14 × 16 ft room needs
A 14 × 16 ft room is a large family room, master suite, or workshop: 224 sq ft of floor and, with an 8 ft ceiling, a paint job that typically needs several gallons even before a second coat. It is a full-day-plus project where quantity planning pays off.
How to decide
At this size, the paint total depends heavily on openings, ceiling treatment, and surface condition, so do the area math with the actual measurements. The calculator assumes 350 sq ft per gallon and two coats; if the room has high ceilings or extensive texture, expect the total to climb and budget a touch-up gallon.
Checks before you buy
- Confirm ceiling height and count the ceiling in the area if it is being painted.
- Subtract large windows and doors to avoid over-ordering.
- Plan coverage for the specific finish; flat and textured surfaces use more than smooth gloss.
FAQ
How much paint for a 14 × 16 ft room?
With 8 ft walls, a 14 × 16 ft room is about 480 sq ft. For 2 coats you need roughly 2.7 gallons — the smart buy is 2 gal + 3 qt. Subtract doors and windows in the calculator for a tighter number.
How many gallons to paint a 14 × 16 ft room?
About 2.7 gallons for 2 coats at 350 sq ft per gallon. If you're painting the ceiling too, tick that option — it adds the room's footprint to the area.
Sources & verification
Source links and page assumptions reviewed .
- Sherwin-Williams: paint calculator — Assumes roughly 350–400 square feet of coverage per gallon per coat.
- Lowe's: paint calculator — Common interior paint coverage guidance of 350–400 square feet per gallon.
Estimate only, based on standard coverage at 8 ft walls and 2 coats. Coverage varies with paint, surface, and colour change. Prime bare or patched walls before painting.