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Match paint by name?

13 years ago

Can HD/Lowes match a paint by name or do I need to bring in a chip?

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4boys2
13 years ago
Most ,if not all, paint stores have the formulas for other paint brands.
The chip(although not required) would help to compare it to after they mix it for you.
annie4714
13 years ago
I am going thru this now with Glidden, which I don't like, but the contractor uses, and will take sample of Sherwin williams to them
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4boys2
13 years ago
When you get to where ever they are mixing the paint for you ask them to copy using the Sherwin formula ....
Then if you want you can compare by asking them to color match on the machine..
When you go back with the end product you like make sure the follow the same formula..

BUT everything aside... I don't care for Glidden at all .
If the contractor will only use the paint he likes I guess there's a reason in his mind..

Buy the paint yourself and hire a painter...
4boys2
13 years ago
OOPS forgot to mention that I am a total DIYer.No pro here.

Faron79
Funcolors
paintergirl
painterguy1....They can give great advise for you.

Start a new thread asking weather it's reasonable for the contractor to require that you only use Glidden ?

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