Question 1

How do I calculate how much paint I need?

Accepted Answer

Use the FRELUX Project Calculator: enter your wall dimensions (length, width, height), deduct doors and windows, select the number of coats, and the calculator will estimate paint quantity in litres based on standard coverage rates.

Question 2

Is the FRELUX paint calculator free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all FRELUX calculators and cost estimators are completely free. No sign-up is required to use the paint calculator, screeding calculator, or cost estimator.

Question 3

Can I estimate the total cost of my painting project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the FRELUX Cost Estimator breaks down material costs (paint, primer, tools) and optional labour costs to give you a practical project budget estimate using real product prices.

Question 4

How do I choose the right paint colors for my room?

Accepted Answer

Use the FRELUX Smart Color Assistant for AI-powered color recommendations, or browse the curated Color Library with hundreds of paint colors and room-ready combinations with exact color codes.

Question 5

What is wall screeding and how do I calculate it?

Accepted Answer

Wall screeding is the process of smoothing wall surfaces before painting. Use the FRELUX Screeding Calculator to calculate the wall surface area that needs screeding, with door and window deductions, and estimate screeding material and labour costs.

Question 6

How do I estimate the cost of building a house?

Accepted Answer

Use the FRELUX Build-to-Roof Construction Cost Estimator to calculate materials, quantities, and costs for your building project from foundation to roof. It includes concrete, blocks, reinforcement, roofing, and finishing materials with local market pricing: Nigerian price books by default, plus community-reported prices for markets worldwide.

Question 7

Where can I find verified construction professionals?

Accepted Answer

The FRELUX Pro Connect directory lists verified painters, tilers, screeders, POP installers, contractors, and engineers. Browse by service and location across supported markets worldwide, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, to find the right professional for your project.

Question 8

Can I use FRELUX outside Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Yes: FRELUX works worldwide. The calculators and estimators are country-neutral, prices cover any market through community price reporting, marketplace and Pro-Connect span every continent, and the site speaks your language through built-in translation.

Question 9

Can I buy and sell building materials on FRELUX?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The FRELUX Marketplace lets you post construction jobs and get bids from verified pros, or buy and sell building materials, painting supplies, and interior design products: across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and markets worldwide.

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