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