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Match Paint
Color
Can't find the original wall paint anywhere? Try using
this method for matching color
You can still match paint color even if you don't have an
old paint can or color swatch with which to match. This is
possible for any color paint, on any wall you come across.
Here's how:
With a utility knife, cut a small 2" by 2" square in the
drywall, preferably in an out-of-the-way place, such as
the side wall, or down low, in a closet wall.
If the color there is not what you're looking for, try a
square in the higher part of a corner on the walls, where
there is presumably, no dirt. All you're trying to get is
just a little swatch.
The trick here is to press the knife blade only slightly
into the drywall. No need to go real deep. You're just
trying to get the top layer of drywall off the wall.
Once you've accomplished this, take this swatch to your
local paint dealer or home store, and have the technician
match up the color with his computer.
Hint- use high-quality grade of paint, as there are more
quality componenets (as opposed to being loaded down with
a lot of filler that you'll find in cheaper paints) that
make up more expensive paint. You'll pay a little more,
but more importantly, you'll get a more accurate color
match.
Touch-up cut drywall area
Next,
smooth some drywall joint-compound on the cut area. Let
dry, and sand smooth.
Prime the area, let dry.
Apply finish coats as needed. |
