{"id":13774,"date":"2025-12-22T15:33:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/?p=13774"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:02:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:02:52","slug":"how-to-use-paint-tester-pots-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/how-to-use-paint-tester-pots-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Paint Tester Pots Properly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Paint tester pots are brilliant for narrowing down colour choices &#8211; but only if you use them the right way. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest mistakes people make is slapping tester paint straight onto the wall. It might seem convenient, but it can actually make choosing a colour harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at <strong>how to use paint tester pots properly<\/strong> for the best possible results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"How to use paint tester pots properly. Little Greene tester pots.\" class=\"wp-image-13807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-300x125.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-768x320.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-696x290.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Little Greene tester pots, as featured in our video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Paint Directly Onto the Wall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of painting straight onto your wall, pick up a roll of lining paper. It\u2019s inexpensive, easy to find, and perfect for creating large, moveable colour samples. Cut the lining paper into generous-sized pieces so you can really see how the colour behaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare and Apply the Paint Correctly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your tester pots and give them a good stir &#8211; paint that hasn\u2019t been mixed properly won\u2019t show its true colour. Apply a generous coat to each piece of lining paper and let it dry fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top tip:<\/strong> Write the colour name on each piece of paper. When you\u2019re comparing several similar shades (especially those endlessly popular greiges), this simple step will save a lot of confusion later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the Right Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A paintbrush works perfectly well, but a basic household sponge is often even better. Sponges are cheaper, faster to use, and easy to clean They also help you apply paint evenly without worrying too much about brush marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Move Your Swatches Around the Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of this method is flexibility. Once your samples are dry, you can move them around the room:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place them near windows to see how natural light affects the colour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check them under artificial lighting in the evening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold them next to existing furniture, flooring, or soft furnishings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look at your new colours against&nbsp;door ways&nbsp;to understand how the flow works through your home. You can then see how the new colour will work with the existing colours in the next room of your home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Colours can look completely different depending on their surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check at Different Times of Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning light, afternoon sun, and evening lighting all change how a colour appears. A shade that looks perfect at lunchtime might feel too dark or too cool at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live with your&nbsp;colour swatches&nbsp;for a few days. The light will vary depending on weather and this can&nbsp;impact&nbsp;your colour.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;also important to check with the lights you would usually have on in that room. Think about whether you normally use the big light or smaller table lamps and check the colours in these lights before you commit to your colour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Colour Testing Is Important<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium paints such as&nbsp;Mylands, Earthborn, Little&nbsp;Greene&nbsp;and Farrow &amp; Ball use natural pigments. These offer more colour variation, depth of colour and luminosity than&nbsp;artificial colour pigments, but it is important to look at these in different lights. You will see the multi-tonal colour changes and get an idea of how they make the room feel at different times of day.  &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Colours Should I Test?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to six colours is a good guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Smart Way to Choose Paint Colours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using tester pots this way makes choosing the right colour far easier. You\u2019ll avoid unnecessary repainting, protect your walls, and feel confident that the colour you choose will work in all lighting conditions. And remember to take your time &#8211; this should be an enjoyable process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time to Order Your Sample Pots?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tester pot sizes from leading paint brands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/little-greene-absolute-matt-emulsion?size=151\" target=\"_blank\">\nLittle Greene Absolute Matt Emulsion<\/a> 60ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/farrow-and-ball-tester?size=160\" target=\"_blank\">\nFarrow &amp; Ball Estate Emulsion <\/a>100ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/dulux-heritage-velvet-matt?size=73\" target=\"_blank\">\nDulux Heritage Velvet Matt Paint<\/a> 125ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/earthborn-claypaint?size=160\" target=\"_blank\">\nEarthborn Claypaint<\/a> 100ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/mylands-marble-matt-emulsion?size=160\" target=\"_blank\">\nMylands Marble Matt Emulsion <\/a>100ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/crown-breatheasy-matt-emulsion?size=234\" target=\"_blank\">\nCrown Walls and Ceilings Matt Emulsion Paint<\/a> 40ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/dulux-matt?size=127\" target=\"_blank\">\nDulux Walls and Ceilings Matt Paint<\/a> 30ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><em>Note: Sample pots are often available in only one finish per brand. 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