Can you exchange paint colors at Lowes?
Understanding that finding the perfect color can be difficult, some brands even offer exchange programs. For instance, unsatisfied customers who have purchased Valspar Signature Colors paint at Lowe's can apply for a rebate and get up to two free gallons of a new paint.
Does adding black paint to a color darken it?
Please note this technique is not the same as they would do at a paint store, so you are not going to get the “exact” darker version of the paint you started with. With this technique, I am adding black paint to a color, and while it does darken it, it also makes the color less bright and more grayish.
Does lowes have a paint rebate for signature colors?
For instance, unsatisfied customers who have purchased Valspar Signature Colors paint at Lowe's can apply for a rebate and get up to two free gallons of a new paint.
Are You Scared of mixing your own paint colors?
This happens to me ALL the time. I used to be scared of mixing my own custom paint colors because I was afraid I’d ruin a bunch of expensive paint, but I’ve finally gotten over my fear and I’m so glad I did! The key is to experiment with very small amounts to see how they come out before mixing a large amount.
How to darken a color?
Directions: Add some of the color you want to darken into a container. Next, add a LITTLE bit of the black paint and mix it in. Keep adding the black paint in SMALL amounts until you get the desired color. A little black paint will darken up the other paint fast, so less is more until achieve your desired color!
What is a black paint container?
A black (or as close to black as you can get) in the same paint type you can get. A container to mix it in (the container size depends on how much paint you’re mixing) Something to mix the paint with (popsicle stick, paint stick, etc.)
Does black paint darken up?
A little black paint will darken up the other paint fast, so less is more until achieve your desired color! Remember, if you are doing large quantities of paint, you want to measure out how much you use of each paint, and when you get the desired color, use the measurements to calculate how to get the same color in a larger quantity.
