How Much Paint Do I Need?

One of the most common questions we get is "how much paint should I order?" Order too little and you're waiting on a second shipment mid-project. Order too much and you've spent more than you needed to. Here's exactly how we think about coverage - by project type - so you can order with confidence.

Kitchen Cabinets | Bathroom Vanity | Dresser | Dining Table & Chairs | Front Door | Bedroom Set

Which Kitchen Bundle Should I Order?

Count every door & drawer front; then check the guide. Make it simple & grab a bundle.

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How much paint do I need for a bathroom vanity?

Most standard single or double bathroom vanities are covered by 1 pint. This includes the cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and face frame with 2 coats plus touch-ups.

Standard single or double vanity → 1 pint
Large or custom vanity with many doors and drawers → 1 quart

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Gray Mist nightstands with gold handles in a room setting

How much paint do I need for a dresser or nightstands?

These are the projects we get asked about most and where coverage is most consistent:

Average 5-drawer dresser → 1 pint
2 nightstands → 1 pint

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How much paint do I need for a dining table and chairs?

Tables and chairs vary more than dressers, but here are our best guidelines:

Full dining set (table + 4 chairs) → 2 quarts
Standard 4-legged dining table → 1 quart
Pedestal table → 1 quart (plus potentially 1 pint for a very heavy decorative base)
2 standard dining chairs → 1 pint
Chairs with heavy spindle or detail work → size up

How much paint do I need for my front door?

A new front door color is one of the fastest, most affordable ways to boost your curb appeal.. No sanding. No priming. No trips to the hardware store. Just pick your color, follow the process, and enjoy the compliments.

One pint covers one standard front door.

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How much paint do I need for a bedroom set?

Bedroom sets vary depending on how many pieces you're painting and the size of the bed. Here's a reliable starting point:

Small bedroom set (twin headboard + 1 nightstand + dresser) → 1 quart
Medium bedroom set (full or queen headboard + 2 nightstands + dresser) → 1.5-2 quarts
Large bedroom set (king headboard + 2 nightstands + dresser + chest) → 2+ quarts

If you're painting additional pieces like an armoire, a second dresser, or a bench, add approximately 1 pint per additional piece.

Still not sure?

When in doubt, size up. Rethunk Junk resin paint stores well between projects with a tight lid, so a little extra is never wasted. And if you're tackling a project that doesn't fit neatly into any of these categories, drop your question in our Facebook group — Rethunk Junk by Laura Paint Q&A — 144,000 painters have probably tackled the same thing.

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