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Get Your Free Estimate 07946 200666 5★ rated Quote within 24 hours Specialist surface restoration trade Fully insured & DBS-checked Quote within 24 hours Newport-based, South Wales-wide Service Overview ## A specialist trade — done properly, the first time. Colour matching is the difference between a visible repair and an invisible one. We carry on-site colour-matching equipment and the experience to match any surface across the full RAL, British Standard and Farrow & Ball ranges — plus bespoke matches from physical samples and photographs. ### What it is On-site colour-mixing service — surface samples are matched live to RAL, British Standard, Farrow & Ball or bespoke colours. Used as part of repair, resurfacing and restoration work, or as a standalone service for tradespeople and developers. ### Who it's for Homeowners wanting an exact match for repair work; tradespeople and developers needing colour-matched touch-ups; insurance customers needing colour-matched restoration; commercial estates needing portfolio consistency. ### When it's needed As part of any restoration where the new finish must match an existing fitting — bath repairs, tile rebuilds, kitchen sprays, uPVC frame repairs, worktop refinishing. ### Why a specialist matters Off-the-shelf colours rarely match real-world surfaces — bath whites, tile greys and kitchen creams all vary subtly between manufacturers and even between batches. On-site colour matching is the only reliable way to deliver an invisible result. What Happens If You Wait ## Small problems rarely stay small. A repaired surface that doesn't quite match is more obvious than the original damage — and impossible to fix without redoing the whole repair. ### The risks of leaving it 'Matching' colours from photos and online charts almost always look wrong in real light - Tile and bath whites vary subtly between manufacturers — generic 'white' rarely matches - Mismatched repairs reduce property and rental valuations more than the original damage - Insurance disputes over visibly mismatched repair work - Wasted time and material if the wrong colour is applied first time - Loss of trust from clients and tenants who notice the mismatch ### Common mistakes we see - Buying 'white' paint and assuming it matches the bath - Using photographic colour charts instead of physical sampling - Skipping the matching step on small repair work - Hiring tradespeople without colour-matching equipment or training - Applying paint without first dry-testing the match against the original Our Process ## A clear, controlled, repeatable system. 01 ### Sample We take a physical sample or photograph of the existing surface in normal light. 02 ### Mix On-site colour matching using calibrated pigment systems and reference standards. 03 ### Verify Match is verified against the existing surface in actual room light, not lab conditions. 04 ### Apply Matched colour is sprayed or brushed during the restoration as part of the broader job. 05 ### Record Final matched colour is recorded for future repairs or portfolio consistency. Why It Pays Off ## Concrete benefits, not vague promises. ### Invisible repairs Properly matched colour is the difference between a visible patch and an invisible restoration. ### On-site mixing Colours mixed and verified in your home or premises — not in a lab under different lighting. ### Full RAL & BS coverage Plus Farrow & Ball, Dulux, and bespoke matches from physical samples. ### Multi-surface capability Bath enamel, ceramic tile, granite worktop, uPVC frame — different chemistry, same accuracy. ### Recorded for future use Matched colours documented for future repair work or portfolio consistency. ### Included in restoration work Colour matching is part of every repair and restoration job — never a separate cost surprise. In Detail ## Colour Matching: materials, methods and applications. Colour matching is part science, part craft. Surface chemistry, pigment behaviour, lighting conditions and observer perception all affect the final result. We use calibrated pigment systems alongside traditional eye-matching for accuracy across every common substrate. ### Materials & Coatings - Calibrated pigment colour-matching systems - Full RAL, British Standard and Farrow & Ball reference sets - Substrate-specific tinting bases - Standardised lighting reference cards - Sample boards for verification before final application ### Methods & Techniques - Physical sample lift for laboratory or live matching - On-site live matching under actual room lighting - Sample-board verification before final application - Multi-pigment layering for complex colour effects - Recorded colour formulations for future reference ### Service Variations - Bath and sanitaryware white matching - Tile and stone colour matching - Worktop laminate and stone matching - Kitchen unit and joinery colour matching - uPVC frame colour matching (white, woodgrain, anthracite) - Bespoke and decorative colour matching ### Where It Applies - Domestic repair and restoration work - Insurance claim and remedial colour matching - Tradespeople and developer trade work - Hotel and care home portfolio consistency - Heritage and listed property restoration - Commercial fit-out colour-matched joinery FAQs ## Straight answers, no fluff. ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">How accurate is your colour matching? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">Can you match my old avocado bath? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">Can you match a tile colour exactly? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">Can you match a uPVC frame colour? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">Do you charge separately for colour matching? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">Can you match from a photograph? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">Can you record my matched colour for future use? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">Can you match Farrow & Ball or designer paint colours? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">Do you cover Newport, Cardiff and Bristol? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-display text-lg text-navy hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item="">Can you support our commercial portfolio with consistent colour? ## Related restoration services ### Bath Resurfacing Learn more ### Kitchen Spraying Learn more ### uPVC Repairs Learn more ### Tile Repairs Learn more Also explore:All restoration servicesAreas we coverOur recent workGet a free quote Next step ## Get a fixed, written quote within 24 hours. Send a quick photo of the damage or call us today. No pressure, no upsells — just an honest assessment from a specialist. Request My Free Estimate 07946 200666 Fully insured South Wales & South West Re-Finished Surface Restoration Premium bath, shower, kitchen and surface restoration across South Wales and the South West. - ### Services Bath Resurfacing - Shower Tray Repair - Kitchen Cabinet Spraying - Worktop Repairs - Tile Repairs - Anti-Slip Coatings - View all services → ### Areas Covered - Bath Resurfacing Newport - Bath Resurfacing Cardiff - Surface Restoration Bristol - Resurfacing Swansea - Resurfacing Bath - Resurfacing Cheltenham - All locations → ### Contact - 07946 200666 - info@re-finished.co.uk - 65 Birch Grove,Llanmartin,Newport, NP18 2JB - Mon–Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pmSat: 8:00am – 2:00pmSun: Closed © 2026 Re-Finished. All rights reserved. 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