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Colour Match Questions

How can I reorder another tin of paint ?

Hey there👋. If you need to order extra paint to match a previous tin, we may need some additional information from you to ensure your new tin is the same as your current tin. Colour Match. If you are reordering a Leyland, Johnstones, Zinsser, Dulux

How does colour matching work?

Hey there👋. We've got an amazing range of paint finishes that can be tinted to match over 19,000 big brand shades. Just find your perfect shade and type in the brand name and colour name when you place your order. Our formulas are created in lab con

Which colours can you match?

Hey there👋. We can tint our paint in various finishes to equivalents of over 19,000 Big Brand shades - so you have plenty to choose from! These include RAL, NCS, COAT, Lick and British Standard. Sadly there are some brands we are unable to match whi

Do you offer tester pots?

Hey there👋. We do have a 350ml Vinyl Matt tester pot available in over 19,000 colours including most major brands, tester pots are a great way to test out the colours you like best to make sure you get the perfect shade!. Simply enter the name and b

How do I check if my paint colour is correct?

Hey there👋. As all colour matches are created to match the charts, the best way to check the accuracy of the colour is to dry the paint down onto the official branded colour chart. Place a small amount on top of the colour chart and dry it with a ha

Light Shades Only- what does this mean?

Hey there👋. If you've spotted a colour-matched product with a "light shades only" disclaimer, it means that we can only mix lighter shades into this paint finish. Light shades typically include white, off-white, pale, or pastel colours. If you'd lik

How many tins of paint do I need?

Hey there👋. Calculating how much paint you need couldn't be easier with our handy paint calculator. It's available to use on each of our paint pages. Just pop in your measurements and get an estimate of how many tins you'll need!. If you have any ot

Can I return Colour Match Paint?

Hey there👋. We're afraid we cannot accept returns of paint that are mixed specifically for your order unless they do not arrive to you as specified. In these instances please contact our customer services team at [email protected].

How do I know which colour I have received?

Hey there👋. Due to copyright restrictions we use alphanumeric codes instead of shade names on our designer colour-match labels. On your label, you'll find a 3 or 9-digit alpha code, followed by 3 numeric digits which should match the number code of

I ordered interior paint but the tin says exterior

Hey there👋. The Zinsser AllCoat is a fantastic product that works for both interior and exterior surfaces in just one tin. It's perfect for a wide range of surfaces including wood, plastic, metal, uPVC, walls, and masonry. Even though the tin livery