As someone who has matched paint for years, I offer the following tips to ensure you get the best color match possible A) NEVER bring your sample to a hardware store to get a quality match. If you want quality, go to your local paint store where theY have qualified staff. IF you want quick, go to Home Depot or Lowes. B) Make sure you pull your sample from an area of the wall that best represents the color you are trying to achieve. Several factors cause paint to fade. While pulling a sample from behind an object might seem clever, remember its been hidden from sunlight and smoke and other things that can cause the color to change. Bringing in a sample that doesn't match the actual color you're trying to touch up is frustrating to you and the person who just spent time matching your sample when you come back to have the color adjusted. C) Whenever possible, bring in a sample that is at least the size of a 50 cent piece. This allows the person doing the match to put some paint directly on your sample to ensure a high quality match. Contrary to popular belief, the computerized color eye used to match paint is not always accurate and may need some tweaking. D) Unless you know for a fact what manufacturer and what product was initially utilized and go to that same company to have the match done, there is a good possibility that while the color may match perfectly, the sheen does not. You may notice the difference when the lights are on and you look at it from different angles. Hope this helps. GOOD LUCK!!
Thanks for your info. For Australian users, Lowe's here is a menswear store only and Home Depot does not exist. DO take your sample to a hardware store - take it to Bunnings (Australia). All the other info sounds logical and useful 🙂
Hey Paul, maybe you can answer a question for me? We have plastic shutters that were painted with a spray paint that has been discontinued. Would like to match it with a roll/brush on paint. Can I take the shutter in to get it color matched or the cap from the empty spray can? Or a piece of door trim? Does the sample have to be thi and flat like this video shows?
The tip you showed to get the sample from behind the plastic plate saved me so much time. Thank you!! I am just doing a small touchup to my kitchen wall and the wall uses a light tan colour. The difference in shade between the paint hidden by the plate and the part exposed to the elements is not noticeable in my case.
Hey thanks a lot for this. I just moved into a place the previous tenant left a HUGE black mark on the wall and I don't want to pester the landlord about it. He gave me permission to repaint, but a color match over that spot would do the trick perfectly. This was very helpful.
The problem with removing a sample from behind the cover is it's never exposed to light. Over time paint will change color as it's exposed to light. Remember how beige office PC's turn yellow under florescent lights. Exposed painted walls changes too.
This just helped me sort out a problem with a customer I did a small plaster repair with and was having trouble matching the paint. I even have a Nix colour matching sensor which quite honestly is a waste of time and money.
Short and sweet. 👏👍❤️ Great tutorial. I was confused about computer colour detection when I took a sample an was afraid to paint. Now I know the final outcome. Thanks.
BUT... if you take paint/wallboard sample from behind outlet cover, that area won't have been exposed to sunlight over the years (like the rest of wall), so it'll be different color than rest of wall!!!
I always remove the plates prior to painting rather than trying to hand cut around them typically it is only 1 or 2 short screws 4 if its a larger size. And after removing the plates I normally can find one with enough painted sacrificial pained surface for a sample for matching of color
PS. I realized that taking a sample from behind a wall plate wasn’t a good idea. The paint matched the sample but was lighter than the colour of the wall I needed to touch up. The reason, for this is simple: a sample taken from behind a wall plate is somewhat protected from the elements and ages differently than the paint that is on the actual wall especially if you’re trying to match a colour of paint that is at least 10+ years old. I managed to get it looking good after a lot of dry rolling and feathering the new paint to blend with old.
One problem- paint, especially darker colors, will fade when it is exposed to light for a number of year so paint samples from behind wall plates may be darker.
Wow! Awesome video Thanks.. but I do have a question, would this option also work for Autobody paint repair? Meaning if you don’t have the code, would a paint store be able to match say a pc of the rocker molding on car if taken off n taken to that store?? Sorry for the long explanation but it’s best way I can describe it.. 💙
@@rochelleross580 I took the sample and it wasn't big enough. They wanted a 20 cent size sample. I'm taking it this weekend back to them. Finger crossed 🤞
I have a nice white, smooth ceiling in Kitchen. Small part was water damaged. I was afraid to patch IF I couldn't match the white. Now I have more confidence. Hope it works. Anything to add for a CEILING repair?? ❓❓
I have many videos on how to repair ceilings . Also, generally ceilings are painted in ceiling white which is an off the shelf color. Depending on how old and discolored your ceiling paint is , you may have to paint the whole ceiling
I sure wish this was true. I've tried to color match the white paint on my apartment wall, and they can never get it right. It's off just enough that you can tell where it's been applied vs the original. 😢
@@rudysmachado5747 it certainly is... especially when you're a renter and want to paint areas that have deteriorated over time (like the corners of walls!).
As someone who has matched paint for years, I offer the following tips to ensure you get the best color match possible
A) NEVER bring your sample to a hardware store to get a quality match. If you want quality, go to your local paint store where theY have qualified staff. IF you want quick, go to Home Depot or Lowes.
B) Make sure you pull your sample from an area of the wall that best represents the color you are trying to achieve. Several factors cause paint to fade. While pulling a sample from behind an object might seem clever, remember its been hidden from sunlight and smoke and other things that can cause the color to change. Bringing in a sample that doesn't match the actual color you're trying to touch up is frustrating to you and the person who just spent time matching your sample when you come back to have the color adjusted.
C) Whenever possible, bring in a sample that is at least the size of a 50 cent piece. This allows the person doing the match to put some paint directly on your sample to ensure a high quality match. Contrary to popular belief, the computerized color eye used to match paint is not always accurate and may need some tweaking.
D) Unless you know for a fact what manufacturer and what product was initially utilized and go to that same company to have the match done, there is a good possibility that while the color may match perfectly, the sheen does not. You may notice the difference when the lights are on and you look at it from different angles.
Hope this helps.
GOOD LUCK!!
Thank you for your wise words Paul 👍
Great tips!! Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Thanks for your info. For Australian users, Lowe's here is a menswear store only and Home Depot does not exist. DO take your sample to a hardware store - take it to Bunnings (Australia). All the other info sounds logical and useful 🙂
Absolute legend!
Thanks for writing it all out
Hey Paul, maybe you can answer a question for me? We have plastic shutters that were painted with a spray paint that has been discontinued. Would like to match it with a roll/brush on paint. Can I take the shutter in to get it color matched or the cap from the empty spray can? Or a piece of door trim? Does the sample have to be thi and flat like this video shows?
The tip you showed to get the sample from behind the plastic plate saved me so much time. Thank you!! I am just doing a small touchup to my kitchen wall and the wall uses a light tan colour. The difference in shade between the paint hidden by the plate and the part exposed to the elements is not noticeable in my case.
Never in my life what I thought it would be interesting to see watching paint dry. 😂. That's an awesome technique to patch wall with the hot gun. 👍
Hey thanks a lot for this. I just moved into a place the previous tenant left a HUGE black mark on the wall and I don't want to pester the landlord about it. He gave me permission to repaint, but a color match over that spot would do the trick perfectly. This was very helpful.
The problem with removing a sample from behind the cover is it's never exposed to light. Over time paint will change color as it's exposed to light. Remember how beige office PC's turn yellow under florescent lights. Exposed painted walls changes too.
Not a problem in new homes
New homes - No problem. Colour patch and home matching is the most accurate solution.
Honestly good to know for someone like me trying to get me apartment deposit back after 4 years tho 😅
This just helped me sort out a problem with a customer I did a small plaster repair with and was having trouble matching the paint. I even have a Nix colour matching sensor which quite honestly is a waste of time and money.
This is the best video I found on matching paint.
OMG!! Thank you!! We’ve spent weeks trying to match up different paper paint samples!!
I've got a week of painting ahead of me, this is going to save so much time!
How’s it going
Great tip... wish I saw this 6 months ago, it would’ve saved me $$ on sample pots
Thank you so much, it is a great idea which is better than the old paint, I was able to fix my touch-up 👍
Thank you for this! Learning day by day how to repair my home. 😊
Short and sweet. 👏👍❤️
Great tutorial. I was confused about computer colour detection when I took a sample an was afraid to paint. Now I know the final outcome. Thanks.
thank you very much, i need to make a little repair and we dont have the paint. you just gave the right idea.
great video! thanks for sharing.👍👍👍
Thankyou for the cutting tips! it's really help
it’s looks this is exact color i need
Thank you!!!
Taking a small but behind a socket is a great tip👍🙏👏
Good video, probably saved me my deposit
My dad taught me how to tie my shoes, you taught me how to be a man.
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#HallofFame tier comment
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I feel sorry for your mama
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I literally used that same Milwaukee boxcutter for that purpose today.
Great advice, thanks! Now I just need to know how to match the texture! (I think mine is like tall orange peel🤷🏻♂️)
water damaged walls are not texture, it needs to be fixed. lol
Excellent video!
This is clever. Renters take note!
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You sir are THE MAN! Thank you so much!
BUT... if you take paint/wallboard sample from behind outlet cover, that area won't have been exposed to sunlight over the years (like the rest of wall), so it'll be different color than rest of wall!!!
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I always remove the plates prior to painting rather than trying to hand cut around them typically it is only 1 or 2 short screws 4 if its a larger size. And after removing the plates I normally can find one with enough painted sacrificial pained surface for a sample for matching of color
I like the fact that he’s using the knife that I’m about to use.
Great idea! 👍👍
PS. I realized that taking a sample from behind a wall plate wasn’t a good idea. The paint matched the sample but was lighter than the colour of the wall I needed to touch up. The reason, for this is simple: a sample taken from behind a wall plate is somewhat protected from the elements and ages differently than the paint that is on the actual wall especially if you’re trying to match a colour of paint that is at least 10+ years old. I managed to get it looking good after a lot of dry rolling and feathering the new paint to blend with old.
Thanks so much. I buggered my wall mucking around with colour samples 🤦🏻♂️
Excellent video! 5:12
One problem- paint, especially darker colors, will fade when it is exposed to light for a number of year so paint samples from behind wall plates may be darker.
Thank you sir for your video it was very helpful.
You’re very welcome 👍
Pro Tip: Start using digital notepads like Evernote to keep photos and details of the paint code and can.
thats so smart my man.......love it
You are the best!!!
THANKS. LOTS.
So helpful. Many thanks
Wow! Awesome video Thanks.. but I do have a question, would this option also work for Autobody paint repair? Meaning if you don’t have the code, would a paint store be able to match say a pc of the rocker molding on car if taken off n taken to that store?? Sorry for the long explanation but it’s best way I can describe it.. 💙
That's incredible. These small tradies tips are amazing. Heading off to Bunnings tomorrow to get a sample of paint.
Did you get the colour matching done at bunnings in the end? How did it go?
@@rochelleross580 I took the sample and it wasn't big enough. They wanted a 20 cent size sample. I'm taking it this weekend back to them. Finger crossed 🤞
you'll be sorry... been there, done that....
Great tip, that really helped 😊
Great. Thank you
Thanks as always Bill for these simple but very useful tips !
Finally the video I've been looking for! Thank you for explaining so well.
Super helpful. Thank you
What a GENUIS. Thankuuu for ur help
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How bout brick plastered walls how do you take a sample for that?
Yeah I need to know this as well, did you find out best approach?
You are a life saver.
This worked so well. Thank you!!
I have a nice white, smooth ceiling in Kitchen. Small part was water damaged. I was afraid to patch IF I couldn't match the white. Now I have more confidence. Hope it works. Anything to add for a CEILING repair?? ❓❓
I have many videos on how to repair ceilings . Also, generally ceilings are painted in ceiling white which is an off the shelf color. Depending on how old and discolored your ceiling paint is , you may have to paint the whole ceiling
Thank you. Will try this.
Thanks mate 👍🏼
I sure wish this was true. I've tried to color match the white paint on my apartment wall, and they can never get it right. It's off just enough that you can tell where it's been applied vs the original. 😢
Very frustrating because they promise an exact match!😫
@@rudysmachado5747 it certainly is... especially when you're a renter and want to paint areas that have deteriorated over time (like the corners of walls!).
Good tip. Thanks for posting this.
Oh, nice thanks 😄
Good job Bill.
Just fyi, home depot is awful at paint matching. Tried em 2x and not close either time
Good stuff thank you 🙏🏾
thank you , good idea
Brilliant tip thank you
Thanks
I always enjoy your videos, Bill. Cheers mate
Glad you’re enjoying them 👍
A fellow Bill I see
great tip man. thanks
Which color was that? I think that is what I am looking for 😄
Thanks bud!
Brilliant mate thank you 🙏
Perfect!! Thank you!!!
Brilliant!
Thanks Dad!
Found your channel today Bill, your a legend mate! Binge watching all the mad content !
Thank you!
awesome!
How do you patch up the area where you took the sample from
Iv got videos on how to do that 👍
@@billshowto which video shows how to patch? I've been trying to find with no luck
So smart! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Excellent tips. Thanks! 👊
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Hello,
What kind joint compound did you use to patch it?
Perfect. But the computers here rarely get it right.
Do you have a video on how to patch the part of the wall where the sample was taken?
So I can simply paint over the patch? No need to buff it or use that putty stuff?
Good job
Genius!
how trust worthy would colour sensors be
BRAVO!!!
Thanks Bill
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Can I use a hair dryer instead of a heat gun? 😅
Sure can 👍
Where is your video about hot to patch the hole? I can’t find it on your page
Write the name of the paint on the back of the face plate along with store name + shine and matte etc etc
Thank u !!
Not a good idea to take paint from behind a switch plate as the wall colour may be faded compared to what it is behind tge switch plates
Have you tried the Dulux snapshot?
How about concrete wall
How do I do it if it’s on a lawnmower?
Nice
Be careful with the heat gun -- people have started fires inside the wall when pointing a heat gun at the wall.
The front of my front door is weathered, how to match to the interior part so I don’t have to repaint the entire door?
Bring door to paint store
Awesome
How do u do this for interior doors?
Who else is here cause they broke their wall and they dont want there mom to see
Aloha,so why not remove the sample from behind one of those face plates
that way you can cover that area with the face plate?
Not enough room behind the face plates,. also if the house has been repainted, they may not have painted behind the covers👍
Smart