If you need to match a paint color, and you do not have any old, unused paint to go by, you can get a paint chip from the painted surface, and take that paint chip to the paint mixers to have them match the color. After you get the new paint, you can touch up the spot from which you chipped the paint.
Can Lowes match paint from a chip?
You'll need a chip that's at least one-inch square for the best results. At the paint store, staff will use their spectrophotometer to analyze the chip and match it to their brand's closest color.
How do you chip paint to match color?
If you need to match a paint color, and you do not have any old, unused paint to go by, you can get a paint chip from the painted surface, and take that paint chip to the paint mixers to have them match the color. After you get the new paint, you can touch up the spot from which you chipped the paint.
How do you collect a paint chip sample?
Sampling Protocols Use the razor blade and slide the blade under the scored area to lift the paint. Peel the paint off of the substrate. Place the paint into a Ziploc bag and close. When sampling is complete, clean your razor and other tools that were used in the collection to prevent cross contamination.
Is there a way to match paint color?
To match a paint color, Mauro recommends cutting a small section of the paint away to create a chip to then bringing to a home center or paint store to be color matched. Utility knives can be found at home centers and almost every home center is capable of color matching a paint sample.