Anyone know painters who can match old trim colors for a restoration project in Decatur?

Matching old trim colors on a restoration project is not the same as picking a fresh color off a fan deck. Original trim paints fade, yellow, and shift over decades. A painter who just eyeballs it and picks "close enough" will leave you with trim that looks patched instead of restored.

Here is how OVO Painting handles trim color matching for Decatur restoration projects.

First, your estimator takes a chip sample from an area with the least sun exposure, usually a closet interior or the underside of a window sill. That sample gets analyzed with a spectrophotometer, which reads the exact color values and matches them to current paint formulations from Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore. The result is a custom-mixed color that matches your original trim as closely as modern paint technology allows.

For homes built before 1978, lead-safe work practices are not optional. They are required by the EPA. OVO follows all RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) guidelines when working with older homes. That means proper containment, wet methods during prep, HEPA vacuuming, and safe disposal of debris. Your family's safety is not negotiable.

If your Decatur home is in a designated historic district, exterior color changes may require a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the local historic preservation commission. OVO has navigated this process with homeowners before and can help you select colors that honor your home's architectural period while meeting commission requirements.

Trim restoration is detail work. It takes patience, the right products, and a steady hand. Your dedicated project manager oversees every step, from color matching through final coat, so nothing gets rushed or overlooked.

OVO Painting has completed 250+ projects across Atlanta with a 5.0-star Google rating across 130+ 5-star reviews. Every project includes fixed pricing and a 5 to 10-year written warranty.

Call (404) 630-2720 or fill out the form above for your free estimate.