If you\u2019re like most people, at some point you\u2019ve painted from an old bucket of paint and ran out before you finished. Most of us then go straight to the lid and look for the label in an attempt to see the mixture codes, only to find a faded label. What are your options? Today, we\u2019ll discuss how to avoid this problem and what to do if it happens.<\/p>\n
This may seem redundant, but it\u2019s easy to over or underestimate how far the remaining paint will go. Unfortunately, there\u2019s no clear answer, because in most cases it will depend on what\u2019s being painted. For example, if you\u2019re painting over a brown wall with white, expect to apply several thin coats, or better yet, seal and prime it before doing any painting. If the surface is rough, it will need more paint because the surface will grab onto and hold more paint.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, the best way to estimate if you\u2019ll have enough is to just do the math. Most gallons of paint will cover at least 200 square feet. If 25% of the paint still looks usable, you should have enough for an area of about 50 square feet. However, it\u2019s a good idea to decide upfront how many coats you\u2019ll need for the job.<\/p>\n
One great way to not only save money on paint but show off your creativity is to take several old cans of paint and mix them together for a custom color. You\u2019ll likely make a gallon from a few cans, but if you like it, don\u2019t use it all. Find an index card and using a thin brush, paint the index card with the color. Then you\u2019ll have a sample that can be scanned by a color matching computer.<\/p>\n
The reason you want to use a thin brush to make your sample is so you won\u2019t leave brush marks. Brush marks will leave a shadow that might cause the computer to make the paint too dark. Make sure your sample is at least the size of a quarter and keep it as clean as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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