Why is it common that dark colors no touch up, even when the original paint is used and the touching up process is done few days after the original application?
Dark or deep colors are made with pigments that need to stay dispersed in the paint during application. If the painting is not stirred continuously, it could be applying different concentrations of pigment at different times during the application. As a result, when you are going to retouch with a recently agitated paint, you could put more or less pigment in the wall and then the difference in color is seen. When retouch painted surfaces, it is recommended to use the same paint that was used in the original application, but diluting the paint with water in 25-50%. This prevents the film paint accumulates, which is one of the causes in difference of appearance. At the same time, the retouch paint must be applied with the same tool (brush or roller) you used to apply the original application. This prevents differences in texture, which makes the retouches areas more visible.
Related Questions
- Why is it so common that the deep colors (hunter greens, deep burgundies) never touch up, even when using the same paint that was originally used just a few days or weeks later?
- Why is it common that dark colors no touch up, even when the original paint is used and the touching up process is done few days after the original application?
- What are the current colors used on the trim, doors and stucco? Where can I get touch up paint?
