Quantities & Estimating
How much paints do I need for my project?
Direct answer
One 18L pail covers 90-110 m² per coat on smooth plaster. A 100 sqm room with walls and ceiling needs about 2 pails for two coats plus primer. For an exact take-off across every trade, Benna's free BOQ calculator turns your project dimensions into a priced material list you can add to cart in one click.
Paints key specifications
| Price range | SAR 120-650 per 18L pail |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 1 pail; contractor pricing from 20 pails |
| Pail sizes | 1L, 3.6L, 9L, 18L |
| Coverage | 5-7 m² per litre per coat |
| Drying time | 2-4 hours touch dry |
| Exterior life | 7-10 years (weathershield) |
| Standards | SASO VOC limits, ISO 12944 for protective coatings |
Key takeaways
- One 18L pail covers 90-110 m² per coat on smooth plaster. A 100 sqm room with walls and ceiling needs about 2 pails for two coats plus primer.
- Emulsion suits interiors, weathershield acrylic resists Saudi UV outdoors, and epoxy is used for floors, kitchens and industrial areas.
- Available brands: Jotun, National Paints, Sipes, Hempel, Al Jazeera Paints
- Delivered to 165+ Saudi cities.
Related questions
How much paints do I need?▾
One 18L pail covers 90-110 m² per coat on smooth plaster. A 100 sqm room with walls and ceiling needs about 2 pails for two coats plus primer.
Which standards apply to paints in Saudi Arabia?▾
SASO VOC limits, ISO 12944 for protective coatings
What is the minimum order quantity?▾
1 pail; contractor pricing from 20 pails