mixing paint

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7echo

Discussion Starter · Apr 28, 2009

I painted a room with a blue latex, semi gloss. The blue came out a little too dark and a little too shiney. I have a 1/2 gallon of flat white, same brand. If I mix it with the 1/2 gallon of blue semi gloss that I have left will it work OK? Can I just paint over the semi gloss on the wall, or will the mix not stick well?

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Matthewt1970

· #2 · Apr 29, 2009

You can mix them with no problems. Even better that it's the same brand. Start adding just a little of the white to the blue at a time. You will be surprised how a little bit of white will lighten up the blue. Just make sure you mix it well. When you think you have mixed it enough, you are about 1/3rd of the way there. Remember, you aren't just mixing two colors, you are mixing two sheens (Shines)

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Matthewt1970

· #7 · Apr 29, 2009

Sanding at this point will ony risk damaging your first coat untill it has cured.

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