3 Steps to Trying Out a New Color Palette

If you’ve been keeping up with our blog thus far, you’re well on your way to being your neighborhood’s interior paint guru. You understand the difference between interior paint and exterior paint. You know a good handful of techniques for painting a variety of different locations with different light sources. Still, when the moment of truth comes to try a brand new hue that you’ve had your eye on, it can still cause a good deal of trepidation.

Never fear, the New Ceilings team is here! We want you to be happy with the color you choose for years to come. That’s why we’re offering you these 3 professional tips to help you ensure your chosen color is the perfect color for you:

• Make sure all your lighting is in place before you start your test. This is especially true if you are finishing up building your new home or winding up a renovation project. Before you even get your color swatches ready, make sure all of the right lighting fixtures are where they need to be, and you have the lightbulbs you really want.

• Introduce yourself to the color by taping paint chips to the wall. It’s ok to dip your toe into the color pool slowly. Many Sherwin-Williams color advisors recommend taking your paint sample and taping it up in the room where you want it to ultimately be. Make sure to position it in a place that gets the proper amount of light; you may want to pick up a few extras of the same color to see how it acts in different light.

• Then, paint a larger patch of the wall. The experts say that painting the color on the wall is the best bet you’ll have to figure out how your chosen color will work. Go ahead and apply a small patch to a well-lit area in your chosen room. Especially with bolder, brighter colors, you’ll want to apply the proper primer and two coats of the color you want to really see how it behaves.

It’s absolutely fine to take your time when picking out a new interior paint color. There is a literal rainbow for you to try out and experiment with, and it’s a better idea for you to take it easy than to rush into a color you won’t be happy with for years to come. When you’re ready to get started on your color experimentation, get in touch with the Orlando interior painters at New Ceilings. Call 407-378-6040 to schedule your consultation today.