español where to buy recently viewed 0 my favorites HOW TO PAINT PAINT COLORS PRODUCTS BUY PAINT Home > Inspiration > How To Paint > How to Finish Your Painting Project Right How to Finish Your Painting Project Right Q: How can I keep track of what paint I used for a project? A: After enough time goes by, do you find it difficult to remember if you used Shell White in the living room or was it Pebble White? Was it Satin or Eggshell? DIY Blogger Stefanie Schiada of Brooklyn Limestone gives Glidden® some easy tips on recording these details now so you don’t have to remember them later. It may feel like the minute you clean your brushes and roll up the drop cloths that the job is done and you can put your feet up. WAIT! Not just yet. Whether you are painting many rooms at once or slowly adding color over time, you’ll want a system to keep track of your choices, finishes and details so you can easily touch up scuffs or repaint after any later renovation. If that weren’t enough reason, documenting your project palette can prove very useful when selecting furniture, fabrics and other touches for the room while you are out and about shopping. The method you choose for keeping a paint record depends on your own organizational style, but there are lots of options that take virtually no time or money to implement. Here Are Some Suggestions Save the little color sample jars from your paint manufacturer in a cool, dry spot for reference down the road. Make sure they have a color sticker with the name or write it on the label, if not. Save that used stir stick that is already coated with the paint. Once dry, write the brand, finish and color name along with any other key details. I like to drill a hole at the top and hang it in my supply closet. Take your color cards with you! Paint a small swatch into a journal along with your notes and you can carry it around in your purse or car for reference when making your decorating decisions. Whatever your method, spending the few extra minutes to record your color selections is worth it. Take my word for it—you’ll thank me later. FIND YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLORS Stefanie Schiada Stefanie Schiada is author of the lifestyle and design blog Brooklyn Limestone. Started to record the renovation of a 100-year-old home, her blog also includes DIY projects, travel and entertaining. Share this story Related Information How-To Painting Guides Learn how to paint a room from prep to finish with these How-To Painting Guides. Read More Can I Store My Unused Paint? This quick video will show you how to save paint for touch ups Read More Cleaning Up Your Brushes To ensure that your brushes are ready for next time make sure they are properly cleaned Read More FOLLOW US SIGN-UP FOR EMAIL to get painting tips and promos SUBSCRIBE INFORMATION Buy Paint Online Careers Contact Us Products About Glidden Paint FAQs Painting Tips For Every Home © 2021 PPG Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The PPG Logo is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. Glidden and The Glidden Logo are registered trademarks of the PPG Group of Companies. Legal Notices & Privacy Policies | PPG Terms of Use | PPG Architectural Coatings Privacy Policy | CA Transparency in Supply Chain Disclosure Keep in mind that, because of variations in monitors and printers, the Glidden paints shown on your computer may vary slightly from the actual paint color. To obtain an accurate sample, please visit a Glidden Color Center at a participating retailer near you. Legal Notices & Privacy Policies| PPG Terms of Use| PPG Architectural Coatings Privacy Policy | CA Transparency in Supply Chain Disclosure CHAT