Color Consultation

Consultation Services

Expert Color & Finish Guidance — On Site

Our Color Consultation service is designed for clients who want confident, informed decisions around color, finish, and product selection. Available for private residences, commercial spaces, or design-driven project.

Consultations are conducted by an experienced Paint Laboratory colorist, bringing deep technical knowledge of coatings, substrates, light behavior, and finish systems directly to your space.

We work regularly with homeowners, designers, architects, builders, and painters, and tailor each consultation to the needs of the project at hand.

What We offer

  • Interior & exterior color selection
  • Finish and sheen recommendations
  • Product system selection (walls, trim, cabinetry, specialty finishes)
  • Coordination with existing materials (wood, stone, metal, textiles)
  • Commercial and hospitality color planning
  • Designer- and architect-led project support
  • Specialty finishes, metallics, limewash, and custom applications

This service is especially valuable when color decisions need to be made in context with real light, real surfaces, and real constraints.

Who This Is For

  • Homeowners seeking confident, cohesive color decisions
  • Designers looking for technical paint and finish expertise
  • Architects specifying coatings and specialty finishes
  • Contractors and painters needing product clarity and system support
  • Businesses planning offices, retail, hospitality, or branded environments

We’re particularly well-suited for projects where finish quality, longevity, and visual nuance matter.

Pricing & travel

Consultation Rates

  • Billed one (1) hour minimum
  • After the first hour, time is billed in 15-minute increments

Travel

  • Within 5 miles of our Seattle store: No travel charge*
  • Beyond 5 miles: Travel time billed at ½ the standard hourly rate
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Why Work With The Paint Laboratory

  • In-house colorists with real-world application knowledge
  • Deep specialization in specialty and architectural finishes
  • Experience across residential and commercial environments
  • Collaborative approach with design and trade professionals
  • Access to our full range of products, samples, and technical support

Our goal is not just to choose a color—but to ensure the entire finish system performs and looks right in your space.

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Scheduling

To schedule a color consultation, please contact us with:

  • Project location
  • Type of space (residential / commercial)
  • Approximate scope
  • Preferred timing

We’ll confirm availability and next steps.

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