5 Ways to Sample Paint & Get The Color Right

5 Ways to Sample Paint and Get the Color Right

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Changing your paint color can make a big difference in the mood of a room.

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There are literally thousands of paint colors available today. How do you know which one is right for your project?

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And to makes things more confusing, the same paint color looks different depending on what it's next to!

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Small samples are free from paint stores. But they're not super helpful when choosing a color.

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Peel and stick paint samples are one good way to test colors on your walls.

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5 Ways to Sample Paint and Get the Color Right

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Changing your paint color can make a big difference in the mood of a room.

postcardsfromtheridge.com

There are literally thousands of paint colors available today. How do you know which one is right for your project?

postcardsfromtheridge.com

And to makes things more confusing, the same paint color looks different depending on what it's next to!

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Small samples are free from paint stores. But they're not super helpful when choosing a color.

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Peel and stick paint samples are one good way to test colors on your walls.

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And there are some great sample boards made for testing paint colors.

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Swipe the "Learn more" button below to read all about the different ways to test paint colors so you don't make a mistake!

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