Don't let the high cost of paint discolor your renovation plans! Paying more for paint doesn't necessarily guarantee you'll get better quality, better colors or better coverage. Plus, you have a whole slate of opportunities to save. Calculate the coverage. To prevent buying too much paint, retailer and manufacturer websites offer online calculators. Determine how many gallons will be required for the linear footage you want to paint and the number of coats you plan to put up.

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