There are fashionable paint colors that come and go, that’s why I always go for classic colors. But even if these  fashionable ones come and go, isn’t it that the remaining colors to choose from are still in staggering quantity that makes it so overwhelmingly impossible to pick the right color. The good thing about it is that nowadays, we can sample colors before we even get down and dirty and roll out the drop cloths and rollers. But don’t go too fast though, as there are some things you still need to know as to which sample will best give you the perfect color match.

We now have bigger color chips, so this is really great. They are printed, not the painted type that’s why what you see may not match what’s in the can.  You can also get samples, those that come in 2 ounce jars which typically covers 2×2 foot section of the wall. This allows you to actually try on the color  while confined to minimum of waste. You can always try another jar should the color be dismal to you.