Free Color Consultation

We feel that color consultations are very important and offer them free of charge as part of our regular service. 

Spending time on a color consultation at the beginning of the job helps prevent the common problem of customers suddenly hating the color at the end of the job, thus preventing them from having to pay for another coat of paint.  

Usually people pick colors from a little swatch, not realizing how different it will look on a larger surface, and in the changing light. Our method is to actually paint 2’ x 2′ color samples on the wall or exterior siding of the surface to be painted, and we recommend at least 3 choices for each color you are interested in – one of your initial choice, one a little lighter, and one a little darker.  We often apply as many as 10 to 15 colors in order to find the perfect one for your project. 

We will then let you live with those colors for a couple of days so you can see what they look like over time, and in different lighting. 

We also enjoy working with interior designers and colorists.  My wife, Kerry Lee MacLean, a famous local artist, author and illustrator of 10 children’s books, including Pigs Over Boulder and Peaceful Piggy Meditation, enjoys consulting with us on difficult color combinations.

If you’re interested in scheduling a complimentary consultation with our helpful, knowledgeable team, contact us at 303-324-0561 or via email at fordhamandmacleanpainting@gmail.com