Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1081 Bauhaus Buff *

Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how much surface detail you want to show. A glossier finish is usually easier to wipe clean and can feel more durable on high-touch parts, but it will also reflect more light and show texture or prep flaws more clearly. A flatter finish reduces reflectivity and can hide surface irregularities better, but it may not clean as easily. For MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1081 Bauhaus Buff, the color target stays the same, but the finish you pick can change how the final piece looks in use.

Even when the match is correct, SW1081 Bauhaus Buff can read differently after application because of lighting, sheen, substrate texture, and nearby surfaces. The same MyPerfectColor match can look a little warmer, cooler, lighter, or darker depending on whether it is under direct light, shaded, or next to an older painted item. If the finished piece will sit beside an existing surface, a test spray on the actual material or a sample part is the safest way to judge whether the appearance is acceptable before you commit to the full project.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the SW1081 Bauhaus Buff color name by itself. If you need the Safety Data Sheet, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the specific product format you plan to order, such as spray paint or another matched product. That is the correct place to verify the SDS before purchase or use.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1081 Bauhaus Buff is a practical option for baskets, frames, shelving, brackets, hardware, furniture accents, and other small items where spray application helps you get even coverage. It is especially useful when the goal is to coordinate a removable or awkward part to a known color reference rather than repaint an entire wall or large surface. For best results, clean the item first and use light, even coats so the finish builds gradually.

For metal or a previously coated surface, start by cleaning off dirt, oil, wax, and other contamination. Remove rust and any loose or peeling coating, then scuff smooth glossy areas so the new coating can bond better. If the old finish is damaged, uneven, or not compatible, primer may be needed before applying MyPerfectColor custom paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1081 Bauhaus Buff. Also keep in mind that the condition of the old coating, including its gloss and texture, can affect how the finished color reads once it is sprayed.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1081 Bauhaus Buff in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1081 Bauhaus Buff. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW1081 Bauhaus Buff, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.