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Do This Instead Of Using Paint Color Swatches

Posted on January 18, 2021

It can be hard to visualize how a new paint color will look in your residential spaces during a renovation. However, there are many more beneficial ways to choose a paint color than using color swatches. Below are a few of our recommendations for choosing the best color for any interior room.

Consult With Local Professionals

light peach interior painting color in home

The amount of color options can seem overwhelming at the beginning of your painting project. This is why our team of professional painters in the Boulder community offer our clients a free color consultation. During this appointment, our design team can show you how any color will look in your residential spaces. We even have a color visualizer tool that will help you select the best color for your next interior painting service.

The DIY Interior Color Poster Test

Instead of painting color swatches on the wall, you could try this effective technique instead. Get a poster or piece of cardboard that is at least 1’x1’ and paint that with 2 coats of your desired color. Then you can move the poster around the house to see the color in different rooms, and in different lights. This technique will also prevent you from having a rough edge/outline from putting too much paint directly onto your wall for a sample.

As an alternative, you can order large sample swatches directly from paint stores and have them delivered to your home. However, be sure to keep in mind that sample paint is NOT the same as the high-quality paint we use when painting local homes and businesses. While the color in the paint sample is the same, the sheen is likely different so it can give a slightly varied appearance in different lights. This is why it is so important to check your paint color in different rooms and at different times of the day!

Begin Your Residential Painting Project Today

CertaPro Painters®️ of Boulder have tons of experience when it comes to interior painting projects. Our team can help you with your residential painting service from start to finish. Reach out to us now for a free no obligation estimate. We look forward to hearing from you!