Mil
One thousandth of an inch — the thickness unit of coatings and films. Garage epoxy systems build about 10 mils across two coats; one gallon of any coating covers 1,604 sq ft at exactly 1 mil, the constant behind every coverage chart.
Where this appears in real estimates
This term isn't trivia — it's a working variable. These tools use it directly:
- epoxy calculator — Epoxy gallons and kits from floor area and target mil thickness.…
- resin calculator — Two-part resin volume in ounces for casting and coating pours.…
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