Which type of lighting is best used for color matching?
Natural, or daylight is the standard for color matching. Your better paint stores have a color room for you to look at each paint chip under your choice of lighting. Q: I am painting an old Soho loft that has cement block walls. It has been painted before. What kind of paint should I use? We have an 18-foot ceiling. Help! A quality satin exterior latex paint would work just fine. Satin paints collect much less dirt than a flat paint and an exterior paint will resist mildew growth. If you want a shinier finish, you could also use an exterior semi gloss finish. Use an airless spray gun. You can find an inexpensive one at your local supply store. A spray gun will give you a uniform look and will make the high spots easier to reach. Q: What is the definition of “LRV” and how important is it? The Light Reflective Value measures the reflection given off of the painted surface. It’s advisable to choose a paint with a high LRV in a room that has a low amount of natural light.
