Matching paint color

Elom · ‎06-15-2010

Well last fall my son volunteered to paint the room he is in as it is light blue as my late husband decided to paint it and now not a good color. So I tested paints on the wall to see which would be better in a log home. He is semi working from home and traveling and I want to put house on market he informed me he won't be able to paint. Can't hire anyone in this town or get a referral to do it. I can't attempt to do it as walls are too high.

Any suggestions on how I can match the paint to touch up those sample spots. Do paint companies still do that and how do I get a sample of the color to match.

Sorry this was so long but I really have a dilemma. Maybe just leave it. Thank you all.

as a prospective buyer would this be a problem. Probably paint house anyway.

CatLoverDogsToo · ‎03-10-2010

I had to match a painted wall, we didn't have any of the original paint and the company I bought it from went out of business. I took a picture of the wall and went to Home Depot to see if they could match it. Home Depot used a a computer to match it and gave me a small jar of paint for free to take home and see if it was right. I also did the same thing another time, but used Lowes as they were having a sale. They also can match anything using a computer. Hope that helps.

I have painted my walls which are in some rooms 10 feet high and with tray ceilings in others, much higher. I just lined up chairs and stepped on them going across the room. My foyer is 25 feet and that was a challenge, had to use scaffolding which can be rented, and put together. I would never go through dealing with scaffolding again.

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– Arthur C. Nielsen

Elom · ‎06-15-2010

Thank you I will take a picture and go to Lowes tomorrow. I commend you on painting that high. I would be dangerous right now age wise on a ladder or such with 12 ft ceilings. 10 years ago I did it. I would never have ceilings this high again.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

Next time, instead of painting directly on the wall paint a piece of poster board and tape it to the wall using painters tape. Some people use white paper plates but I don't think you get the real color because the white is too stark underneath the paint.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

Chances are anyone buying your home will likely want to repaint anyway, to suit their own taste. You can explain to whatever real estate agent you use what the situation is and see what he/she has to say about it. The agent may be able to suggest someone to help out.

I had also thought about Home Depot matching the color, from a photo or small piece (if you can chip it off). They're very good at that now.

Failing everything else, just get a sample card from Home Depot (or Lowe's, if that's where you got the original paint) to see what looks really close and then get a sample pot and just go over the affected areas. It will likely be "close enough"! Good luck with it.

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Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

I hate to be negative but if you are trying to match to paint the already painted wall, it won't be easy....the finish and color might be slighly different and will show up.

It's to late now but when I paint I always keep a card with the paint numbers, finish and who i bought it from.......

sandraskates · ‎06-26-2014

Home Depot did an amazing job matching our kitchen paint - which must be at least 10 years old. We took a small chip to the counter.

Hubby had to replace a pocket door so that whole surrounding area needed to be repainted. You would NEVER know the difference!

@Mom2Dogsdoes bring up a good point in that you have to know the finish too (flat, eggshell, etc).

In-x-s · ‎03-09-2010

Hang a picture over it LOL

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

I don't think color-matching paint will cover your sample splotches and blend right in to the existing wall color. I think you may have to at least repaint the wall on which you experimented.

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Elom · ‎06-15-2010

I have to thank everyone for your suggestions and tips. I went to lowes with the largest piece of paint that I could chip off behind a light receptacle. The old man who was a tad grumpy first said I need a larger piece and he proceeded to show me where the chip fits and about the size of an eye. So I fit my piece in there and of course he had to reposition it, I smiled, and it matched my wall perfectly. I am one happy relieved person. One step closer and I even selected my realtor today. Thank you again.