Reference chart
Shed paint coverage chart
Two coats on an 8x10 shed with 6.5 ft walls, a 4/12 gable and a 30 sq ft door is about 1.7 gallons on T1-11 plywood (250 sq ft per gallon) and about 2.1 gallons on rough-sawn cedar.
Walls 6.5 ft high, 4/12 gable on the short walls, 30 sq ft of doors subtracted. Coverage per gallon per coat: smooth 350, T1-11 250, rough cedar 200, metal 400 sq ft. Your can's label is the final word.
| Shed | Net sq ft | Smooth (gal) | T1-11 (gal) | Rough cedar (gal) | Metal (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6x8 | 158 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 8x10 | 215 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| 8x12 | 241 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| 10x12 | 273 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| 10x16 | 325 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| 12x16 | 358 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 1.8 |
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This page is researched guidance, not professional engineering, legal or building-code advice. Sizes, loads and permit rules vary by product and by town: check your local code and the kit manufacturer's instructions before you build.