Step-by-Step Process

Sign In & Legal Agreements

Begin by signing in to your account and agreeing to our legal terms, including NDAs and non-compete clauses. This ensures a secure and compliant process for all customers.

View & Research Colors

Explore our extensive collection of historically accurate color photographs, captured from original catalogs and brochures dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. This collection includes both interior and exterior color options, allowing you to research and choose the perfect color for your project.

Receive Recommendations

Get expert advice based on original recommendations from historic paint manufacturers. Select the desired finish—flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss—exactly as it was intended during the historic period you're interested in.

Place Your Order

Once you've selected your color and desired finish or sheen, place your order online. The color match will be made precisely to your specifications, ensuring historical accuracy. Whether you're a member or not, your chosen color will be reproduced with the highest fidelity.

Production of Matching Card

As part of the order process, a 4x4-inch matching card will be created and stored in one of two PPG Paints stores in Atlanta:

  • 1000 Marietta Street: Serving dozens of historic neighborhoods in Atlanta with high-quality contractor paint.
  • Smyrna Store: Facilitating all Home Depot online orders, where a PPG sales rep will handle the order and ensure it’s placed with the Smyrna store, which carries a set of our matching cards.

Product Options & Delivery

Choose from the following product options:

  • 1 oz High-Grade Paint Sample: Covers approximately three-square feet with one coat.
  • 15x20-inch PVC Board: Reusable and perfect for large sample viewing. A $10 deposit is required for each board, refundable upon return.
  • 1x4 or 1x6 Painted Trim Pieces: Available in 1-foot lengths, providing a tangible way to visualize how the color will appear in your home. A $5 deposit is required for each board, refundable upon return.

Products can be shipped or delivered by carrier at an additional cost. Orders over $500 receive free shipping, while smaller orders can be picked up at the designated PPG Paints store.

Ensuring Consistency & Future Orders

The color you ordered will be logged in our system and made available at the PPG Paints stores for future orders. This ensures that you can always match your historic colors accurately, anywhere in the Metro Atlanta area, maintaining consistency across your projects.

High-Quality Paint for Historic Neighborhoods

The PPG Paints store at 1000 Marietta Street offers high-quality contractor paint at competitive prices, tailored to the needs of historic neighborhoods in Atlanta. The Smyrna PPG store specializes in handling all Home Depot online orders, ensuring seamless service and accurate color matching.