Match of CertainTeed™ Bufftech Almond Smooth *

Use MyPerfectColor paint matched to CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth as an Original Material Match when you need direct touch up on factory-finished siding after shipping damage, installation damage, service work, field cutting, rub marks, or scratches. In this collection, Original Material Match is the right touch-up choice because it includes a sheen match.

If the repair is on older installed siding, expect the touched-up area to read differently than the surrounding surface even when the color reference is correct, because age, weathering, texture, and sheen can all affect the result.

A match of CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth can be the right reference, but it may not blend perfectly with aged installed siding. Sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, texture, and batch variation can make the existing surface look different from the original brand color reference.

If visual tolerance is tight, test on the actual substrate or compare against an existing part or sample before committing to the repair.

For direct touch up on factory-finished building materials in CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth, choose Original Material Match because it includes a sheen match. That is the product type this collection uses for touch-up work.

Water-based housepaint, urethane, and epoxy can still be color-matched options, but they do not include a sheen match and should not be treated as direct touch-up products for factory-finished siding.

Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a match of CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth for replacement pieces, trim, soffit, fascia, gutters, flashings, vents, shutters, and other nearby accessories that need to coordinate with the siding color.

Choose the product type based on the job. For direct touch up on the original factory-finished siding surface, use Original Material Match. For separate parts or accessories, a color-matched product may be appropriate even when direct touch-up suitability is not the goal.

Clean and degrease the surface first, then scuff lightly only when the substrate calls for it. Primer choice depends on the material being painted, so metal, vinyl, fiber cement, laminates, and previously coated parts should be treated differently.

Before painting a critical part in CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth, test adhesion on the actual substrate and confirm the surface is ready for the specific product type you are using.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth but may not match the sheen. If you see Custom Sheen as a sheen option, this means we also match the sheen of the material, otherwise you would need to pick the closest sheen available. However, keep in mind that our version of the CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth is based on matching an official CertainTeed color sample. The color and sheen of your specific CertainTeed parts may vary. If your material is not new and has been exposed to the weather, then it is likely that the color has changed over time. MyPerfectColor samples not been exposed to sunlight and weather. If you need a touch up application, you may need to send us a part so we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

Learn more about our color matching service.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth 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 MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

MyPerfectColor Paint matching the CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth can be used to paint siding and any other items you'd like to blend into your exterior such as windows, doors, lights, pipes, gutters and vents. Many types of paint are available with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. The best paint for painting siding is exterior house paint (usually low lustre sheen). Spray paint works great for windows, doors, lights, pipes, vents and more.

Paint can be purchased by choosing the paint type above. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project.

MyPerfectColor has the original CertainTeed color samples. A sample of the CertainTeed Bufftech Almond Smooth you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your existing materials are not new and you are trying to touch up, they will have aged and are likely different now than they were when new. MyPerfectColor will be sending paint matching the sample at our facility which has not aged the same as your materials and may also be different due to other factors such as variations in manufacturing processes. If your match is critical, you may consider sending a part of your materials for precise color matching. Learn more about our color matching services.