What is the best way to match an existing paint?
#1
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What is the best way to match an existing paint?
I want to do some touch up on my existing drywall. I have tried three types of paint using those different color paper at the paint store to match but so far it does not match at all. What are some methods/ways to match existing paint when you're touching up existing drywalls?
#2
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Best is to use some of the original paint if you've got it. Next best would be to take a sample of your paint to have the store scan it and make a matching paint.
#3
Repaint the entire wall, you will never match an existing paint close enough that it wont stand out!
#4
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Repaint the whole wall is the best way but I'm trying to avoid a lot of work if possible. I can't really take the paint to the store either because I don't have a sample.
#5
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You might be able to cut off a piece of the painted drywall paper and get it matched. It is very very difficult to match paint if you don't know what brand/line is on the wall. You can get the color right but the sheen may be different [not all flat is the same level of flat, same for enamels]
#8
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Has anyone heard or use the Color Savvy Mobile Match device? How accurate is it? I don't quite understand about this device. Does it require color refill?
#9
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Never used it but keep in mind paint can change color while it's on the wall so touching up with the same can later can fail.