How It Works

With the Paint Me First color test-squares kit you can easily compare samples side by side before investing time, money and your sanity in the wrong color selection. The color test squares are also a great portable tool when selecting furniture, drapes, carpet and more.

You can paint all the squares the same color to view a larger section of wall space or paint each panel a different color for easy color comparison. The color test squares are specially engineered to simulate plastered and dry wall surfaces.

The Paint Me First kit contains:

  • 3-ready to paint & reusable tiles (10”X10”) for a total of 6 paintable surfaces
  • 2 washable foam rollers & one 6” paint handle
  • Reusable paint tray
  • 12 removable adhesive strips Safe for ALL surfaces
  • Painting Guide

Directions:

Paint Estimator

  • Measure the perimiter of the entire room.
  • Add all four numbers of these numbers together.
  • Multiply this total with the height.
  • Deduct areas such as windows (approx. 15 sq. ft. for an average window) and
    doors (approx. 21 sq. ft.).
  • Divide this new total by 400 (1 gallon of paint covers approx. 400 sq. ft.).

Note: You should always round this number up to make sure you have enought paint. Plus, add paint for other areas such as trim, ceiling and doors.

 

Prepare the Surface

  • Clean - Remove all dirt, dust and grease with a proper cleaner and rinse thoroughly. You should use a liquid de-glosser or sandpaper on all glossy surface to promote proper adhesion.
  • Repair all Gaps and Seams and Holes - Fill all cracks and seams with paintable acrylic caulk.
    Fill all holes with a patching compound. Then prime all the areas.
  • Peel Paint - Sand or scrape any peeling paint. You should also feather-sand edges and then prime the area.

Warning: The scraping, sanding or removing of any old paint may release lead dust, which is toxic. Contact the National Lead Information hot line at 1.800.424.LEAD or go to their website at www.epa.gov/lead.

 

Painting Instructions

  • Cover furniture and floors with drop cloths
  • Stir paint thoroughly
  • Prime the area (this promotes hide and adhesion)
  • Paint the ceiling first
    • Brush a 3" border
    • Begin in corner and work across in 3 foot sections
    • Finish with long, even strokes across entire ceiling.
  • Paint the walls next
    • Paint 1 wall at a time
    • Brush a 3" border around the ceiling, floor, trim and corners.