Home touch-ups are the secret to preserving the beauty of your home without the need for a full repaint. Not only do they keep your walls looking impeccable, but they also align with eco-friendly practices by reducing paint waste. Here’s how you can have effective touch-ups while being mindful of the environment.
Identify the right paint colour and quantity for the home touch-ups
When it’s time for a touch-up, selecting the right paint shade is crucial. If you have leftover paint from the original job, that’s your best bet for a perfect match. This way, you can use your leftover paint before it expires. However, if you find yourself out of paint, it’s a good opportunity to practice the ‘BUD rule’: Buy what you need, Use what you buy, and Drop off the rest for recycling.
Your local paint retailer can assist you in colour matching the right shade and calculating the correct amount of paint for your space. This helps reduce waste and save costs, which aligns with the principles of sustainable consumption.
If you’re still in need, consider the PaintShare program. This program allows you to pick up leftover paint in the amount you need for free at one of Product Care’s paint recycling locations. By reusing paint, you contribute to landfill diversion and reduce the demand for new paint production, which requires fresh resources. Note that colour and quality cannot be guaranteed, so this paint is best used for a project where you will be touching up an entire surface (e.g. a whole door) rather than just a patch on a wall.
If you find yourself out of paint, it’s a good opportunity to practice the ‘BUD rule’: Buy what you need, Use what you buy, and Drop off the rest for recycling.
Before embarking on doing the home touch-ups, it’s important to research the proper techniques for a professional-looking finish. The type of surface, the paint you’re using, and the size of the area you’re painting will influence the tools and methods required.
For expert advice tailored to your specific project, consult with your local paint retailer. They can provide valuable insights on achieving that perfect coat, ensuring your efforts result in a beautiful and lasting finish.
Keep eco-friendliness in mind
Touch-ups help keep your home looking its best while utilizing most of the leftover paint. After the touch-ups are done and you still have some paint left over, save it for the next touch-ups by ensuring a proper seal and storing the paint away from heat sources. Alternatively, you can bring the leftover paint to a paint recycling location near you.
Overall, purchase just enough paint for your project, and you will nail that eco-friendly touch-up every time!
