Paint Problems
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Hi Tawra:
Regarding the light paint: Before you repaint try taking the cans of paint to the local paint store and ask them to re-shake the cans for you. Paint settles when stored. If you don't mix the paint well the pigment isn't distributed all the way through and you get a light paint color.
I have found that the big box stores like Home Depot will (on a not busy morning) re-shake the cans for you. Or you can take them to the store where they were purchased. Maybe you should call around first ;-)
Good luck and let me know how it turns out.
Martha
Thank Martha,
Yes, I have tried that. I also tried taking it back and having them re-tint it for me.
Unfortunately the 3rd can didn't work either so it's on to can #4. I was able to mix my original mustard yellow with 5 parts white 1 part yellow and get what I wanted. The bad part is I'm out of white paint so I might as well just go ahead and let them make me another new can.
Here's the run down so far..
Can #1- mustard yellow- $5 on the mis-mix table
Can #2- special mix had them color match my curtains didn't work but I should be able to use it elsewhere as it is pretty tan color - $14
Can #3- pale yellow another custom tint- looks horrible on the walls in the bathroom but it's the exact color Elly wanted us to repaint her room so no waste there. Thank goodness! $14
Can #4- We just pray it will work! $14.
All in all I've only "wasted" $20 on paint. Now you may being say "hey, that's not worth it" but considering all the painting I've done over the years and this is the first time I've really had a color not work I don't think I'm doing too badly.
Usually I find my paints in the mis-mix section or I mix paint I already have on hand and make my own so I don't spend hardly anything.
I am in a better frame of mind today and not wishing the house would burn down so I don't have to deal with it. :-) Yesterday was one of those "if a Mack truck was headed my way I wouldn't get out the way" days! :-) Today is a new day and tomorrow I will hopefully get it painted!
I'm having to get ready for Elly's birthday party or else I would work on it today but I do need a break from this project to "clear my mind" LOL.
Tawra
Hi Tawra:
Regarding the light paint: Before you repaint try taking the cans of paint to the local paint store and ask them to re-shake the cans for you. Paint settles when stored. If you don't mix the paint well the pigment isn't distributed all the way through and you get a light paint color.
I have found that the big box stores like Home Depot will (on a not busy morning) re-shake the cans for you. Or you can take them to the store where they were purchased. Maybe you should call around first ;-)
Good luck and let me know how it turns out.
Martha
Thank Martha,
Yes, I have tried that. I also tried taking it back and having them re-tint it for me.
Unfortunately the 3rd can didn't work either so it's on to can #4. I was able to mix my original mustard yellow with 5 parts white 1 part yellow and get what I wanted. The bad part is I'm out of white paint so I might as well just go ahead and let them make me another new can.
Here's the run down so far..
Can #1- mustard yellow- $5 on the mis-mix table
Can #2- special mix had them color match my curtains didn't work but I should be able to use it elsewhere as it is pretty tan color - $14
Can #3- pale yellow another custom tint- looks horrible on the walls in the bathroom but it's the exact color Elly wanted us to repaint her room so no waste there. Thank goodness! $14
Can #4- We just pray it will work! $14.
All in all I've only "wasted" $20 on paint. Now you may being say "hey, that's not worth it" but considering all the painting I've done over the years and this is the first time I've really had a color not work I don't think I'm doing too badly.
Usually I find my paints in the mis-mix section or I mix paint I already have on hand and make my own so I don't spend hardly anything.
I am in a better frame of mind today and not wishing the house would burn down so I don't have to deal with it. :-) Yesterday was one of those "if a Mack truck was headed my way I wouldn't get out the way" days! :-) Today is a new day and tomorrow I will hopefully get it painted!
I'm having to get ready for Elly's birthday party or else I would work on it today but I do need a break from this project to "clear my mind" LOL.
Tawra
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