Paint Coverage
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:57 pm
by Skippydiesel
I am contemplating the purchase of an unfinished Sonex project - to try & get an idea of future costs, I would like to budget for painting. Please advise Sonex exterior surface area
Re: Paint Coverage
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:23 pm
by Skippydiesel
Even Sonex dont know the answear - truly amazing!
FYI it seems that 32m2 will likely be a conservative figure, for those that wish to do an all over paint job.
Re: Paint Coverage
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:01 am
by DCASonex
Amount of paint required will vary with the type of paint, its thickness and means of application.
David A.
Re: Paint Coverage
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:05 pm
by Skippydiesel
DCASonex wrote:Amount of paint required will vary with the type of paint, its thickness and means of application.
David A.
For sure David - but if you dont start with a know area to paint, how can you possibly decide on the quantity, of paint/undercoats/etc, to order.
Most paint suppliers will give you a coverage estimate eg 1L / 5 m2.
The 31+m2 figure came from another Forum contributor. I have come to figures between 27-29m2. So to be on the safe side (not to be short) when ordering I have decided to adopt 32m2