How much area does gold leaf cover

Gold leaf coverage chart.

How big are leaf squares? What size area does gold leaf cover? How is gold leaf packaged?

Figuring out the amount of leaf needed for your project can seem dificult. With these easy to use reference charts you can quickly calculate gold leaf coverage area and quantities needed. Get the facts on Gold, Silver and Metal leaf

Measurements are calculated without consideration for waste or overlap. Typically we estimate 10% overage and waste for most projects. Every projects is different, with ornamental items, like picture and mirror frames, more waste can be expected.

Gold, Silver, Palladium, Platinum leaf books and packs

Each book contains 25 leaves, seperated by tissue paper. Each pack contains 20 individual books, total of 500 leaves per pack.

Material Size Quantity Coverage
Gold Leaf Pack 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" 500 leaves 39.5 sqft.
Gold Leaf Book 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" 25 leaves 1.98 sqft.
Silver Leaf Pack 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" 500 leaves 39.5 sqft.
Silver Leaf Book 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" 25 leaves 1.98 sqft.
Palladium Leaf Pack 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" 500 leaves 39.5 sqft.
Palladium Leaf Book 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" 25 leaves 1.98 sqft.
Platinum Leaf Pack 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" 500 leaves 39.5 sqft.
Platinum Leaf Book 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" 25 leaves 1.98 sqft.
Gold, Silver, Palladium leaf Rolls - Ribbon leaf
Material Size Quantity Coverage
Gold Leaf Master Roll 4 1/8" x 67 linear ft. Master Roll 22 sqft.
Silver Leaf Master Roll 5 3/4" x 82 linear ft. Master Roll 73.8 sqft.
Palladium Leaf Master Roll 3 3/8" x 67 linear ft. Master Roll 18.8 sqft.
Imitation Gold, Imitation Silver, Copper, Variegated and Pewter leaf
Material Size Quantity Coverage
Metal Leaf Pack 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" 500 leaves 100 sqft.
Metal Leaf Book 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" 25 leaves 5 sqft
Metal Leaf Roll 5 meter 6 1/4" sq. x 15 lft. Master Roll 3 sqft.
Metal Leaf Roll 50 meter 6 1/4" x 164 lft Master Roll 82 sqft.
Metal Leaf Roll 75 meter 6 1/4" x 246 lft. Master Roll 123 sqft.

Adhesive Size Coverage Chart

Water-based and Oil-based adhesive size

Brush application producing a 2 mil thick layer of material. Manufacturer specified values. Actual coverage may vary.

Material Size Coverage Type
AquaSize waterbased adhesive size
AquaSize waterbased adhesive size 8 oz. - 1/2 Pint 10 sqft. Water Based
AquaSize waterbased adhesive size 16 oz. - Pint 21 sqft. Water Based
AquaSize waterbased adhesive size 32 oz. - Quart 85 sqft. Water Based
AquaSize waterbased adhesive size 1 Gallon 340 sqft. Water Based
AquaSize waterbased adhesive size 5 Gallon Tub 1,700 sqft. Water Based
WundaSize waterbased adhesive size
WundaSize waterbased adhesive size 32 oz. - Quart 85 sqft. Water Based
WundaSize waterbased adhesive size 1 Gallon 340 sqft. Water Based
Dux Quick Dry oil based adhesive size
Dux Quick Dry Oil Size 8 oz - 1/2 Pint 15 sqft. Oil Based
Dux Quick Dry Oil Size 16 oz - Pint 30 sqft. Oil Based
Dux Quick Dry Oil Size 32 oz - Quart 60 sqft. Oil Based
Dux Quick Dry Oil Size Gallon 240 sqft. Oil Based
Dux Slow oil based adhesive size
Dux Slow Set Oil Size 8 oz - 1/2 Pint 12 sqft. Oil Based
Dux Slow Set Oil Size 16 oz - Pint 25 sqft. Oil Based
Dux Slow Set Oil Size 32 oz - Quart 50 sqft. Oil Based
Dux Slow Set Oil Size Gallon 200 sqft. Oil Based

Manufacturer specified values. Actual coverage may vary.

Top Coat Sealer Coverage Chart

Solvent based and water based Top coat sealers

Brush application producing a 2 mil thick layer of material. Manufacturer specified values. Actual coverage may vary.

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Material Size Coverage Type
Dux Acrylic Top Coat Sealer
Dux Acyrlic Top Coat 32 oz. - Quart 85 sqft. Oil Based
Dux Acrylic Top Coat Gallon 340 sqft. Oil Based
Dux Hydro-Cote Polyshield
Dux Hydro-Cote Polyshield 32 oz. - Quart 85 sqft. Water Based
Dux Hydro-Cote Polyshield Gallon 340 sqft. Water Based

Manufacturer specified values. Actual coverage may vary.