Paint Coverage

A worried reader has asked

On the side of the tin of paint that I bought from B&Q it states that the one litre tin can cover up to 7m3.  Do you think this is something I should worry about opening?

Jun 24th, 2009

3 lacklustre pieces of inspiration on “Paint Coverage”

  1. Consultant G Says:
    June 25th, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Does it really say 7m^3 ? If this is the case I would be cautious. This would even impress bankers and accountants who (as we now know) love to over inflate true physical values and capacity.

  2. Consultant C Says:
    July 6th, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    Perhaps there is seven cubic metres of paint (at standard temperature and pressure) packed inside the can at a rather higher pressure. When you open the tin, the contents may expand explosively, you’ll get covered in paint, the world may spin of its axis, and as a consequence, we all may die.

    B&Q may have changed the course of history. Quite remarkable. Should be studied by someone, really. That, or B&Q are too thick to know the difference between square metres and cubic metres. Fools.

  3. Consultant G Says:
    July 7th, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Perfect for when Dr Who wants to decorate the inside of his tardis

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