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PAINT
Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
Waterborne paint for walls and ceilings: fast-drying, low-odor, soap-and-water cleanup. Sheen tiers (flat → semi-gloss) trade washability against flaw-hiding.
Typical coverage
350 ft²/gal
9–10 m²/L; deep colors and textured surfaces run lower
Sold as
Cans
1 gal / 5 gal (3.79 L / 18.9 L)
Field-tested tips
- Box multiple cans of the same color together
- Two coats standard; tinted primer saves a topcoat on deep colors
- Recoat per can’s listed time, typically 2–4 h