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?
Deep colors are naturally loaded with pigments that need to stay dispersed in the paint during application. If the paint is not stirred frequently, you could be applying different concentrations of colored pigments at different times during application. Then when you go back to touch up with a freshly stirred bucket of paint, you could be putting more or less pigment onto the wall, causing it to look different. When touching up painted surfaces, it’s a good idea to use the original can of paint and reduce it 15 to 25 percent. This will prevent film buildup, which can also cause a difference in appearance. You should apply the touch-up paint with the same type of applicator (brush, roller or spray) you used to apply the original paint. This will prevent texture differences, which make the touch-up 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?
