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:
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Experiment
with several different colors before deciding on a color scheme for
a room.
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Decide
between several shades and tints of a particular color.
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Compare
how different undertones of a color (vibrant yellow, gray-yellow,
green-yellow, etc.) affect the feel of the room.
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Determine
how a particular color in a room will flow with the colors in adjoining
rooms.
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Determine
how a particular color works with other colors in the room (such as
a deeply hued rug).
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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.
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.
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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.
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Use
a drop cloth as you normally would when painting a wall.
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Read
the manufacturer's directions and warnings on the label before opening.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Allow
the test patches to dry for two hours for a true representation of
the color.
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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.
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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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