"Brick and masonry surfaces, however, are far more porous and textured. They tend to soak up paint quickly, especially if unsealed or unprimed. In these cases, you'll often need a primer designed for masonry plus two coats of paint to achieve an even appearance. Stucco walls present a similar challenge. Their rough, grooved finish increases the surface area, which can require up to 50% more paint compared to smooth walls."
"According to Jessica Lauren, a real estate investor at Fire Damaged House Aid in Columbus, Ohio, preparation also plays a big role in paint usage. "The amount of paint required to paint includes not only the type of wall being painted and the composition of the wall, but the prior preparation done to the wall itself," she explains. For example, a primed surface will require less paint than an unprimed one."
Porous and textured surfaces such as brick and masonry absorb paint quickly and often require a masonry primer and two coats for even coverage. Stucco's rough, grooved finish increases surface area and can demand up to 50% more paint than smooth walls. Proper preparation and priming reduce overall paint needs. Trim typically requires different paint types and multiple finishes, increasing total paint requirements. Factors like wall age, local weather, and previous paint layers affect coverage. For small projects, calculate surface area by multiplying height by width; a quart usually covers furniture, while samples suit tiny jobs. Exterior estimates start with wall square footage measurements.
Read at Architectural Digest
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