Dulux Paint Coverage by Tin Size
Last reviewed: 9 September 2026
Dulux publishes coverage as "up to X m² per litre" for each product, and it ranges from 14 m²/L for wall emulsion up to 16 m²/L for quick-dry woodwork paint. Here's every major Dulux product's published rate, converted into the actual area you'll get from a 0.75L, 2.5L or 5L tin.
Coverage rate by product
| Product | Used for | Tin sizes sold | Published coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood | Interior woodwork | 750ml, 1.25L, 2.5L | Up to 16 m²/L |
| Dulux Quick Dry Gloss | Interior woodwork | 750ml, 2.5L | Up to 16 m²/L |
| Dulux Weathershield Quick Dry Undercoat | Exterior woodwork | 750ml, 2.5L | Up to 16 m²/L |
| Dulux Weathershield All Weather Protection Smooth Masonry | Exterior walls | 250ml, 2.5L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L | Up to 15 m²/L |
| Dulux Matt | Interior walls & ceilings | 2.5L, 3L, 5L, 6L, 7L, 7.5L, 10L | Up to 14 m²/L |
| Dulux Silk | Interior walls & ceilings | 2.5L, 3L, 5L, 6L, 7.5L, 10L | Up to 14 m²/L |
Source: Dulux's published technical data sheets at dulux.co.uk, checked August 2026. This is independent reference data, not an official Dulux calculator - always confirm against the tin or data sheet for the batch you buy.
Area covered by tin size
Taking each product's published rate and applying it to the common UK tin sizes:
| Product | 0.75L (1 coat / 2 coats) | 2.5L (1 coat / 2 coats) | 5L (1 coat / 2 coats) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood | 12 m² / 6 m² | 40 m² / 20 m² | - |
| Dulux Quick Dry Gloss | 12 m² / 6 m² | 40 m² / 20 m² | - |
| Dulux Weathershield Quick Dry Undercoat | 12 m² / 6 m² | 40 m² / 20 m² | - |
| Dulux Weathershield All Weather Protection Smooth Masonry | - | 37.5 m² / 18.8 m² | 75 m² / 37.5 m² |
| Dulux Matt | - | 35 m² / 17.5 m² | 70 m² / 35 m² |
| Dulux Silk | - | 35 m² / 17.5 m² | 70 m² / 35 m² |
Not every product is sold in every size listed - see the sizes column in the table above. Figures shown here are calculated from the published m²/L rate for comparison.
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Open the Paint Calculator →Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Dulux coverage vary by product?
Coverage depends on the paint's formulation - solid content, sheen level and how the resin spreads. Quick-dry satinwood and gloss are formulated to spread further per litre than emulsion, so they cover up to 16 m² per litre against emulsion's 14 m² per litre.
Are these figures for one coat or two?
The m²/L figures Dulux publishes are per coat. Dulux recommends two coats for every product in this table, so halve the one-coat figure for a realistic total tin coverage.
Do other brands cover the same as Dulux?
Roughly, but not exactly. Most UK trade emulsion brands cover in the 10-15 m² per litre range. Always check the tin or technical data sheet for the specific product you're using rather than assuming Dulux's figures apply.