Spraying a truck bed can be an intimidating task, especially if it’s your first time. You want to make sure that you have enough paint to cover the entire surface area without having to make multiple trips back and forth to the store. Fortunately, there are a few easy steps you can take in order to determine how much paint you will need for the job.
The first step is to measure the surface area of your truck bed. Use a tape measure or yardstick to measure the length and width of the bed.
Once you have these measurements, multiply them together for the total surface area in square feet. For example, if your truck bed is 6 feet long and 3 feet wide, then you would have an area of 18 square feet.
The next step is to decide on your coating system. This includes selecting the type of paint (i.e.
enamel, acrylic, or epoxy), as well as the number of coats that you plan on applying. Different types of paints will require different amounts of coats in order to achieve full coverage. For instance, enamel may require two coats while epoxy may require three.
Once you know what type and how many coats of paint you need, it’s time to determine how much paint you need in total. Generally speaking, each coat requires one gallon of paint for every 100-150 square feet of surface area. In our example from earlier, 18 square feet would require approximately 1 gallon for two coats or 1½ gallons for three coats.
Conclusion:
Determining how much paint you need for a truck bed can be tricky but by following these steps it becomes much easier. First measure the surface area, decide on your coating system (type and number of coats), and then calculate how many gallons it will take based on 100-150 square feet per gallon. With this information in hand you should have no problem spraying your truck bed with ease.
