How to read a Bunnings paint label?

[Sharon1003]

Hi. I have recently bought a sample paint pot, asked for the colour to be 1/4 strength, and I’m not sure if it has been tinted properly as it seems very close to the original colour when I put it on the wall.   What I asked for was Taubmans Bras D’Or  1/4 strength.      The label doesn’t say 1/4 anywhere, but I’m not skilled in reading paint code.  I’m hoping someone can confirm for me if it really is 1/4 strength or not.  Thankyou.  

[MitchellMc]

Hi @ashparkes06,

Many thanks for your patience.

I can't see any indication on that label that it is quarter-strength. It appears to be full-strength Winter Fog. I recommend you take the paint back to the store of purchase with your proof of purchase and let them know. If you asked for quarter-strength and they've mistakenly mixed up full-strength, I trust they'll be more than happy to correct the issue.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[JamesM]

I had a sample pot of paint done which was colour matched to an existing colour I have on the walls.

It turned out perfect!

So I just got a 4L tin done but when I opened it up at home it is a completely different color.

Here is the formula for 250ml original sample pot (lovely green yellow)

C OY 1.5

M OY 0.25

L OY 4.75

And the 4L can, which is very different (turned out somewhat apricot)

C OY 24.00
M OY 4.00
L 1Y 4.00

I don't understand how formulas work but could someone check if this is correct for the 4L?

Thanks

[EricL]

Hello @JamesM 

Thank you for sharing your question about your paint sample pot. I suggest getting a piece of timber and painting the sample pot on one side and painting the other with the 4L can. Before you paint with the larger tin, I suggest stirring it very well for at least five minutes with a Monarch Timber Paint Stirrer 1-4L or similar. It's possible that the paint specialist did not put it in the shaker and the tint did not mix properly.

After mixing the can for five minutes, paint the timber piece with the large tin and wait for it to dry. When both paint samples dry off, they should be the same colour. If you get a different shade altogether, I suggest bringing the sample pot, the 4L can of paint and your timber sample piece to the store where you purchased the paint and have the paint specialist mix another batch for you. Make sure to show them the colour sample you painted so that they can see that the paint finish is different.

In regards to the formula, I can see that they used the same tints, but I am unsure about the quantity used as this is usually calculated by the paint computer. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[goinggreen]

  Hi,

We had a sample pot of “spinach green” dulux and loved it.  We then bought a full pot, have painted the area and realised it looks different.  Are these the same… could someone help explain the labels? Thanks!

 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @goinggreen. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about paint mixing.

Yes – based on the labels, they are the same colour and the formulas match. The difference you’re seeing isn’t because of a change in colour mix. Your 4L can simply contains around 16 times the pigment of the 0.25L sample pot, which is expected when scaling up the formula. From your photos, the painted section appears to match correctly. The slight variation you’re noticing is most likely due to the difference in sheen – your 4L tin is Dulux Wash & Wear Low Sheen, while the sample pot is designed purely for testing and doesn’t have the exact same finish. This can make the light reflect differently, especially when the paint is fresh, but the underlying colour is the same.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[luke1555]

Hi, I need help understanding why my 500ml sample pot is a different colour to the 10L supplied when painted on the wall.

If I am correct, should the 10L tint be 20x what the 500ml is?

 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @luke1555. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about paint tints.

Twenty times would be correct, though this is a Dulux colour into British Paints so formulations can differ due to the bases. I can see that it is the same Dulux colour that has been mixed up, and they have the proper colour selected on both cans. Dulux colours mixed up in British Paints shouldn't normally be an issue, but it is drawing from the British Library, which is a conversion formula. This is similar to mixing a Dulux colour with Taubmans paint; there's a chance of a slight difference. Given that Dulux and British are closely related, I'm surprised that the colour didn't translate directly and give you an exact match.

How different are the colours? My recommendation would be to return to the store and speak with a helpful Paint Expert. I trust they will help resolve the issue.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[luke1555]

Hi Michael, thanks for your prompt reply. The colours are quite different.

Both the sample and 10L are a British paints base so I would have thought they should match. However the sample does say Dulux vivid white base. Maybe that is the cause. I will go back to the store to try and rectify.

Thanks for your input.

Thanks

[MitchellMc]

Hi again @luke1555. Glad to hear the team managed to resolve that for you. I was trying to get through to them on the phone ahead of you, but it looks like you're all sorted.

Mitchell