Try These Tips for the Best Way to Test out a Paint Color
Sample Swatches
Yes, you can narrow down your paint colors with a paint deck or the small swatches at a paint store, but one of the benefits of working with a professional designer is that we have access to larger (approx. 8×10) color swatches! If this isn’t an option for you, many manufacturers will sell smaller liquid samples, but not in every color. Some manufacturers like Benjamin Moore sell large oversized paint swatches, too, if not sold at your local store you can order online.
Start with White
If you decide to try some paint out on your walls, it’s imperative to paint it on a WHITE surface – otherwise the appearance of your “test color” will be effected with the underlying and surrounding paint color. You really won’t get a true value of the new color if you don’t start with a white base! If you don’t feel like priming a wall area first, simply do your test strip on a piece of white illustration board. (Don’t use poster board, as it will buckle and create shadows).
In the Home Stretch
Once you have narrowed down your choices, I also suggest… continue reading this article on Carrie’s blog at BailiwickInteriorDesign.com
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