Common Questions

How do your samples differ from traditional paint store samples?

Our samples stand out from traditional paint store samples by providing custom 4-ounce squeeze bottles of historically accurate colors, sufficient for covering at least eight square feet with two coats. Unlike major retailers offering wasteful quart or 8-ounce samples in lower-grade satin finishes, we provide a range of sheen options (semi-gloss, flat, etc.) and premium-quality paint tailored for historic home projects. Formulated by Pittsburgh and Glidden Paints, our samples are durable, weather-resistant, and fade-resistant for both interior and exterior applications. This process, available nationwide, can take up to two weeks to facilitate. After a client receives and confirms their initial color match (or multiple matches, if ordered), they can opt, for an additional fee, to have 1-ounce color examples shipped to their preferred paint establishment, such as a Pittsburgh Paints or Glidden Paints account executive, anywhere in the United States, streamlining the process without the need to visit a representative.

**What types of historic home colors do you offer?**
We offer authentic colors for various eras and architectural styles, including:
- Victorian
- Colonial
- Craftsman
- Mid-Century Modern

Our comprehensive collection, available nationwide, includes period-appropriate interior and exterior colors, as well as finishes for furniture and outdoor elements. Sourced directly from original manufacturer records, our colors ensure historical accuracy, unlike modern approximations. Browse by decade to find the perfect palette for your home.

**How can I choose the best historic home color for my property?**
Explore our extensive collection, accessible nationwide, to select a color scheme that matches your home’s historic style, using our free resources guide or original manufacturer references from your home’s era. Browse the collection, match colors to your property’s architectural details, and use our resources to guide you in choosing the ideal color for your project, no matter where you are in the United States.