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  Why Use Color Samples Before You Paint?
Paint Color Samples

Why Use Color Samples Before You Paint?
Paint Color Samples allow you to test a color before you commit to the time and expense of painting an entire room.
Interior designers and professional painters do a "brush out" when deciding on color. They apply paint to a small section of the wall or several walls to see how the color looks in the actual environment.
By sampling a color at home, you will get the most accurate sense of how the color will actually look in the room. Sampling paint colors is a great idea to help you:

  • Experiment with several different colors before deciding on a color scheme for a room.
  • Decide between several shades and tints of a particular color.
  • Compare how different undertones of a color (vibrant yellow, gray-yellow, green-yellow, etc.) affect the feel of the room.
  • Determine how a particular color in a room will flow with the colors in adjoining rooms.
  • Determine how a particular color works with other colors in the room (such as a deeply hued rug).
  • Experience how a particular color is enhanced by lighting conditions.
    Each 2-ounce Paint Color Sample covers approximately a 2-foot by 2-foot area with two coats of paint. You can test a number of different colors at one time.

How to Use Color Samples


Each 2-ounce Paint Color Sample covers approximately a 2-foot by 2-foot area with two coats of paint. You can test a number of different colors at one time.

You can also paint smaller test swatches on several walls to see how a particular color will look throughout
the room.


Preparation, Application, and Evaluation

For best paint sampling color results, a little preparation can go a long way.

  • Make sure the test surface is clean, dry, and in good repair. We recommend priming the surface with Primer.
    Note: You will get the truest color rendition when the color sample is painted on a white background. For deep paint colors, we recommend purchasing a deep-based primer. Otherwise, you may need three to four coats of the sample paint to achieve the true finished color.
  • Use a drop cloth as you normally would when painting a wall.
  • Read the manufacturer's directions and warnings on the label before opening.
  • Use different areas of the wall to test different colors. For example, test one color on one side of a window, the other on the opposite side.
  • Using a bristle or sponge brush, apply two coats of your sample color on your wall. Note: Sponge brushes can be used for testing color, but are not recommended for completing an entire painting project.
  • To keep track of your tested colors, affix the peel-off color name on the bottom of the Color Sample package to the tested sample area.
  • Allow the test patches to dry for two hours for a true representation of the color.
  • Live with your color samples for a few days before you make a decision. You'll have a better sense of how the color looks during the day and evening.
  • When you make your final color choice, we recommend priming the walls with Primer to ensure that the test patches do not affect the finished look of the room.
 
   
 
 
 
 
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