Exterior Stain & Topcoat Coverage Calculator

Exterior Stain & Topcoat Coverage Calculator

Stain coverage on round log walls depends on the log profile — smooth-milled walls cover more square feet per gallon than rough or hand-hewn ones. This calculator sizes your base stain and clear topcoat order from wall perimeter and height.

Flat Wall Area
2,520 sqft
Effective Area
3,276 sqft
Base Stain
14 gal
Clear Topcoat
19 gal
Material Cost
$2,335
Coverage assumes 250 sqft per gallon for base stain and 350 sqft per gallon for clear topcoat — the rates that hold up in Sevier County’s climate. Stain runs about $65/gal and topcoat $75/gal. Rough or hand-hewn walls add roughly 20% more surface than smooth-milled.

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