How much CIL paint for a 12×12?
Plan 2–3 gallons. If the can lists 400 sq ft/gallon and walls are easy, 2 gallons can work. Many CIL interiors behave closer to 350 sq ft/gallon in DIY use — 3 gallons is the safer cart.
CIL Paint Calculator
CIL is a long-running Canadian name (AkzoNobel) still on Canadian Tire shelves beside Dulux. Coverage varies more by line than Dulux Diamond — this calculator uses whatever your CIL can actually prints.
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CIL 12×12 example
At 375 sq ft/gallon, 768 ÷ 375 ≈ 2.0 gallons. That is the edge of a 2-gallon buy — if openings are few and walls are smooth. Add waste in the calculator; most DIYers should still walk out with 3 gallons rather than run short.
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Brand names appear only so you can match typical Canadian label coverage. Paint Calculator is an independent tool — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Behr, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Cloverdale Paint, Dulux, Sico, Beauti-Tone, CIL, Valspar, PPG, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware, or their parent companies. Always use the Coverage figure printed on your can.
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Frequently asked questions
CIL vs Dulux at Canadian Tire?
Different brands on the same aisle. Dulux Diamond is a different label — use the [Dulux calculator](/dulux-paint-calculator) for those cans.
Official CIL calculator?
No. Independent, not affiliated with CIL or AkzoNobel.
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Brand names appear only so you can match typical Canadian label coverage. Paint Calculator is an independent tool — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Behr, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Cloverdale Paint, Dulux, Sico, Beauti-Tone, CIL, Valspar, PPG, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware, or their parent companies. Always use the Coverage figure printed on your can. Full disclaimer.
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