Using Paint Samples To Decide On the Right Color for the Interior or Exterior of Your House

Interior and exterior painting is a great way to freshen up your home. Whether you’re painting the exterior or interior of your house, it can be hard to choose the perfect color. However, this is the most important aspect of refreshing any room in your house with a fresh coat of paint; if you aren’t happy with the color, you won’t be happy with the completed project. Paint often looks different when it dries, so if you want to be sure that you are happy with the end result, use paint samples.

How Do You Use Paint Samples?

Most stores offer free paint samples so you can see what any color looks like once it has dried on your wall. Each sample contains enough paint for you to cover a two-by-two foot space with two applications so you can get a good look at the paint color once it dries. Samples help you see which color or shade will look best in any specific space and is especially important for exterior painting. If you aren’t sure which color you want to use, you can apply multiple samples in different hues to the wall to see which one is your favorite. If you already know which color you want but can’t decide on a specific shade, you can get a bunch of samples in the same color family and see which one looks best in your space.

How Do You Prepare a Wall for a Paint Sample?

Paint samples look best when the wall you apply them to is properly prepared. Samples look best when they are applied to a white wall, as applying them over a dark color can change the appearance of the sample. You should also make sure the wall is smooth with no nicks or gauges.

Both interior and exterior painting are easy projects that can revitalize the way your home looks. Work with a professional painter to apply paint samples correctly so you can choose the perfect color for your space.