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Each 2 ounce Benjamin Moore® Color Sample covers approximately a 2 foot by 2 foot area with two coats of paint. You can test a number of different colors at a time. You can also paint smaller test swatches on several walls to see how a particular color will look throughout the room.
Preparation, Application and Evaluation
For best paint sampling color results, a little preparation can go a long way.
1. Make sure test surface is clean, dry, and in good repair.
Note: You’ll get the truest color rendition when the color sample is painted on a white background. If your walls are painted a dark color, are stained due to dirt or smoke, or if you have just removed wallpaper, prime an area first with Benjamin Moore Fresh Start® Primer.
2. Protect surrounding surface areas from paint spills and drips as you normally would when painting.
3. Read the manufacturers directions and warnings on the label. Peel off the tamper-resistant seal and open the lid over a protected surface in the event of any paint spills.
4. Use different areas of the wall to test different colors. For example, test one color on one side of a window, the other on the opposite side.
5. Using a bristle or sponge brush, apply 2 coats of your sample color on your wall. (Sponge brushes can be used for testing color, but are not recommended for completing an entire painting project).
We recommend purchasing a deep based primer when sampling deep paint colors. Otherwise, you may need 3-4 coats, allowing for ample drying time between coats, to achieve the true finished color.
6. To keep track of your tested colors, affix the peel-off color name on the bottom of the color sample package to the tested sample area.
7. Allow the test patches to dry for 2 hours for a true representation of the color.
8. Live with your color samples for a few days before you make a decision. You’ll have a better sense of how the color looks during the day and evening.
9. When you make your final color choice, we recommend priming the walls with Benjamin Moore Fresh Start® Primer to ensure that the test patches do not affect the finished look of the room.
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Colors Pictured: top left: 175 Myan Gold, bottom left: AC-9 Nugget, top right: 383 Meadow View, bottom right: HC-10 Stuart Gold
Colors Pictured: top left: 104 Sienna Clay, bottom left: 2168-20 Pumpkin Cream, top right: HC-10 Stuart Gold, bottom right: 383 Meadow View
Colors Pictured: hallway: 104 Sienna Clay, living room: 383 Meadow View
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