How much paint would I need to paint or stain a wood fence that is about 6ft tall and 175ft long?

I am going to build a fence at my new house, and I am trying to see how much it will cost. It is going to be 175 ft or so, and about 6 ft tall. It is going to be a wood fence and I am trying to figure out how much paint or stain would I need to calculate in my planning.How much paint would I need to paint or stain a wood fence that is about 6ft tall and 175ft long?
If its never been painted It may take more paint than normal.I always figure 2 gallons for every 50 ft.But I paint house's that are taller than 6 ft.If its never been painted it will soak up the paint.Stains will go a little further. I would go to the paint store and buy 5 gallons at the start and go back if you need another gallon or 2.If you use a brown oil base you can add 1 quart of paint thinner to every gallon of paint.This will make it go further.How much paint would I need to paint or stain a wood fence that is about 6ft tall and 175ft long?
Figure on 3 gallons per coat per side. You've got approx. 1,050 s.f. of fence. Most paints/stains indicate 400-450 s.f./gallon. You'll be into the third gallon for every coat. If you're spraying, you'll be well into or beyond 3 gallons per coat per side.
Each gallon covers aprox 400 sq feet You have 1050.0 sq. ft on each side so you will need 3 gallons per side.
a lot. go to the paint store and they would do all the math for you.

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