Painting
Testing wall paint: comparing samples properly
In the shop the grey looked warm; on the wall it suddenly looks bluish. That is no accident: light, room size and furniture change every colour. A test in your own room saves a second paint job.
Why colours look different in a room
Daylight from the north is cool and makes colours look greyer; light from the south makes them warmer. In the evening under artificial light the shade shifts again, depending on the colour of the bulbs.
A colour also looks much stronger across a whole wall than on a small card. What looks delicate in the catalogue can become intense over 15 square metres.
How to test properly
Paint a large sample sheet, at least A3, with two coats. Hold it against different walls, next to furniture and the floor, and look at it in the morning, at midday and in the evening.
If you are torn between two similar shades, place the samples side by side. In a direct comparison the difference quickly becomes clear.
- Sample sheet at least A3
- Two coats, just like on the wall later
- View on several walls and at different times of day
- Check next to furniture, floor and curtains
Recording the decision
Write down the manufacturer, product name and exact colour code or mixing formula, not just “light grey”. That is the only way to buy the same shade again later.
If several rooms get different colours, note which colour goes in which room. That helps during painting and with touch-ups later.
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