Answer: Sherwin Williams paint samples cost about $5, and you get a quart of paint. Compared to most other paint manufacturers, with Sherwin Williams you get the most sample for the money.
How big of a sample does Sherwin-Williams need to match paint?
Here's how it works: You bring the item you wish to match – a color chip, rug, pillow, carpet sample, etc., – to any Sherwin-Williams store. Just make sure it's at least the size of a dime and has a consistent color and finish – nothing porous, mirrored or high-gloss.
How big are Sherwin-Williams color chips?
2" x 3"
How big should paint samples be?
Test at least a 1 foot x 1 foot area. Also, bear in mind that existing color of the wall will impact how the samples appear. Colors will appear darker when they are against lighter walls; and, they will appear lighter when they are against dark walls.
How big is a sample can of paint?
A typical sample can of wall paint—the kind you buy to test out colors before committing—is 8 ounces, can cover up to 16 square feet, and costs just a few bucks.May 3, 2019