Color Matching & Samples - Lowe's Commercial Painting (2024)

FAQs

Can Lowes color match a paint sample? ›

No problem. Lowe's offers free computerized paint matching and custom color mixing.

In order to get an accurate or similar shade of colour, it will require a paint sample. The best place to get the sample from is the wall behind a door. Cut a small square piece about the size of a 10 cent coin. Bring this sample to the paint counter and they will do a colour paint match.

Paint samples often are not the actual paint that you would purchase in larger quantities. Paint manufacturers thin out the paint in samples, imbuing it with fewer solids that produce true paint build.

If you need to do the same, you'll need a chip that's at least one-inch for the best results. They will use their spectrophotometer to analyze the chip and match it to their brand's closest color. Keep in mind the key word here is CLOSEST, so there is a chance it won't be a perfect match.

When you need a perfect match for an already-painted wall, collect a sample to take to the paint store. Using a sharp utility blade, score a small square on a section of painted drywall that's not too terribly conspicuous. You'll need a chip that's at least one-inch square for the best results.

We never recommend paint color matches from one brand to another – results are rarely good. If you need to use a specific paint company, find their version of the color that you want. Paint companies invest a lot of time and money to create proprietary paint color formulas. Some of them are complex, and hard to copy.

So I drove over with my paint colours, held up the paint sample I had recommended and it WAS wrong. That's because the painter had it colour matched with a cheaper paint and it was not a good match. So yes, this error can definitely happen if you buy paint from a brand that is NOT the same as your paint chip.

The answer is: if the paint is mixed properly, the color should remain true to the color swatch when applied to a surface. However, there are a few environmental and psychological factors that can affect the actual color and the color's appearance. Environmental factors include: Light.

The paint department at Home Depot is a gold mine when it comes to free items and services. And one of the most *ahem* colorful of these freebies is the extensive color sample selection. All of those beautiful sample swatches are free to take home.

We can mix you a paint colour that's as unique as you are

Bring us a sample and we'll instantly generate a unique colour formula that's 99–100% accurate and can be mixed into any interior or exterior paint.

What paint is better than Valspar? ›

Sherwin-Williams, Sherwin-Williams is the better paint brand. Sherwin-Williams' products tend to be more expensive than Valspar paints but have a better formula that is often thicker, requires less coats, and is more durable in the long run.

Valspar is a well-known, industry-leading paint and coatings brand established in 1806 and is a part of The Sherwin-Williams Company.

A good maximum sample size is usually 10% as long as it does not exceed 1000. A good maximum sample size is usually around 10% of the population, as long as this does not exceed 1000. For example, in a population of 5000, 10% would be 500. In a population of 200,000, 10% would be 20,000.

Among 1770 choices, these HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Exterior Paint have the highest satisfaction ratings with Lowe's customers. While these might be the highest rated, what you choose should fit your needs, so consider features such as Sheen, For Use on Concrete and For Use on Brick when making your selection.

We deliver paint orders to Pro Xtra Paint Rewards members at no cost – and as soon as the next day. Free Tinting & Color Matching. Members can say goodbye to the guesswork of matching paint colors with just a quarter-sized color sample. Members also receive free factory tinting.

You can even shop paint samples from each collection. Whether you're painting a bathroom, dining room, bedroom or other space, we've got inspiration and ideas to help you choose a color scheme. Because bathrooms are smaller spaces, they're a great place to get creative with paint.

Or a swatch of fabric

Another way to color match paint without a paint chip is to find the shade you need on a piece of fabric in your house. “Maybe the color is one of several in a print pillow, or maybe the color matches a piece of clothing in your closet,” says Levin.

Here, Sherwin Williams is guesswork. Our best paint matcher, believe it or not, is Home Depot. They have a spectrometer (just guessing that's what it is) they put the sample under and it tells them how much of what to put in.