The second choice is the type of paint. This will depend upon what you are covering. If you are painting something that will be exposed to the elements, you will want a paint that is water resistant, such as latex enamel paint. For applications that will not be on an exterior surface, the options are more varied. Most people will opt for something that is washable if painting walls in a home with children. The third choice you must make is color. This is, by far, where most people spend the most of their efforts. It is important to know which brand of paint you want before you select a color, if possible. This way, if you choose a color from a paint chip board, the 'recipe' for that color is readily available to the staff member mixing your paint. It takes the guesswork out of the color match.



If you are buying more than one gallon of a color-mixed paint for the job you are completing, it is advised to mix the gallons together prior to starting the job. May times the tint can be just a tiny shade different from one gallon to the next gallon. If you mix your paint together before you start, you are guaranteed to have the same color throughout the completion of the job.



Selecting paint is a personal experience. Always be involved in the process even if you are hiring the job out to professionals. If you absolve yourself of this responsibility, you might find yourself faced with a completed job that leaves you dissatisfied.