Hello,
Was just wondering about the machines, I guess they are called Photometers, that most paint stores now seem to have to match colors. The one where you put in a sample piece having the old color on it, and it cranks out the formula for the new paint mix.
How good are they in practice ? (will be trying to match an exterior house color)
Is it necessary to calibrate them often ?
Do they all use the same brand of machine, or are some acknowledged to be "better" than others in matching ? Any experiences in what the Benjamin Moore stores use ?
How do they match the "sheen" ? e.g., exterior paints (and I imagine interior also) come in everything from flat to real glossy. Do they match this also ?
Any thoughts on this would be most appreciated.
Thanks, Bob