Tips About Mixing Paint on Your Own

Mixing paint is a beneficial skill to have. The best way to improve the skill is to practice. You can create your own custom colors. Begin by experimenting on your own with small amounts so paint will not be wasted. Once you have mastered the art of mixing paint on your own it will be like second nature to you.

Tips About Mixing Paint on Your Own

• Make sure the paint is stirred well so that all of the lumps are removed. You do not want to over mix the paint because it will make the paint appear chalky or pastel. Only mix for a short time and stop.


• Adding white paint to the colors you have chosen will intensify the color. Use less white for less intensity. Use a small amount of white paint at a time until you reach the desired color.


• If you have chosen a color want to decrease its intensity, you can also add a color that complements it. For example, if you have brown paint, you want to add cyan to it decrease the intensity of the color. Cyan is the mixture of blue and green paint.


• Start with the darkest hue and add lighter color in slowly if you are using dark colors. Just add small amounts at a time and quickly stir it. Continue to do this until you have reached the desired color.


• It is important to mix paints that have the same base, which is either oil or water. Think about when you try to mix oil and water. They just do not mix.


• Use a color wheel to help you decide which colors compliment each other. It is beneficial to create matching color schemes for painting and interior decorating.


• The paint can be mixed using a paint stirring stick. They are cheap and make of wood. You can find them in your local home improvement or hardware store. The sticks are usually 1 foot long and 1 inch thick.


• Use a disposable mixing cup to mix small batches of paint. They can hold 1/4 pint of paint at a time.


• You can mix the paint in a metal bucket or plastic pail. You should purchase them with lids to store the unused paint later.