Painting of walls and ceilings is measured in:
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Cubic metres
Square metres of surface area, with number of coats specified in the item description
Running metres of length only
Number of paint tins used
Correct Answer
B. Square metres of surface area, with number of coats specified in the item description
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Painting: measured in m2 of surface area. Rates are specified per m2 for a stated number of coats (e.g., 2 coats priming + 2 coats enamel). For cornices, bands: per running metre. For grills, railings with complex geometry: measured flat face area or as multiple of equivalent flat area. Quantity = area x rate.
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