How to Use PaintNotes
How to Use PaintNotes
Choose a Field Below to Learn How to Fill it Out in the PaintNotes Booklet:
Example of the PaintNotes paint color panel:
Room Name:
Room Name
Specify the name of the room where the paint was used. Write the name of the room (e.g., Living Room, Bedroom) where the paint is applied. This helps you keep track of which colors are used in which rooms.
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Amount Used:
Amount of Paint Used:
Record the quantity of paint that was used to paint that particular room or area. Note the amount of paint you purchased and used (e.g., 1 gallon, 1 quart). This information is useful for estimating the quantity needed for future touch-ups or projects.
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Year Painted:
Year Painted:
Record the year the paint was applied. Write down the year you painted the room. This helps track when each area was last updated.
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Surface:
Surface painted:
Identify the type of surface that was painted. Specify the surface painted (e.g., walls, baseboards, ceiling, trim). This ensures the right type of paint is used for each surface in the future.
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Store Name:
Store Name:
Note the store where you bought the paint. Record the name of the store (e.g., Home Depot, Sherwin-Williams). This helps you find the same brand and color if needed.
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Paint Brand:
Paint Brand:
Record the brand name of the paint used. Write down the brand (e.g., Behr, Benjamin Moore). Knowing the brand helps maintain consistency in quality and color.
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Color Name or Code/Formula:
Color Name or Code:
Add the paint color name or custom color code/formula. Record the official color name or custom code provided by the paint store. This is crucial for exact color matching in future purchases.
Keep in mind that the custom code must be specified by the paint bucket size; the same custom color code will look differently if ordered for the incorrect bucket size. When you buy more paint, the paint store will be able to calculate it using the original code and size you provided. See this page for more information on how to record a custom paint code – Custom Color Guide
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Paint Finish or Sheen:
Paint Finish:
Specify the finish of the paint. Note the finish (e.g., matte, eggshell, satin), also known as sheen or shines. This ensures you use the same sheen for a uniform look.
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Interior or Exterior:
Interior or Exterior:
Indicate whether the paint is for interior or exterior use. Mark whether the paint was used indoors or outdoors. This helps ensure the correct type of paint is used for durability and performance.
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Base:
Base:
Record the base of the paint. Specify if the paint is water-based (latex) or oil-based. This information is important for compatibility and cleanup.
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Painter:
Painter:
Keep the contact details of the painter. Write the painter’s name and phone number. This is helpful if you need to contact them for future projects or touch-ups.
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Attach Color Swatch:
Attach Color Swatch:
Attach a paint color swatch to the designated area on a side of a PaintNotes page.
1. Cut a piece of the paint swatch to size.
2. Attach the swatch to the area using a stapler or glue.
Alternatively, paint a piece of paper, wait until dry, cut to size, and attach to the area using a stapler or glue.
This visual reference ensures accurate color matching for future purchases and touch-ups.
See this page for more information on how to add the paint color swatch – Paint Color Swatch Guide
