Match of Formica™ 7813-SP Cardboard *

Yes, if the job is direct touch up on a factory-finished laminate surface, choose an Original Material Match product for Formica 7813-SP Cardboard because it includes a sheen match. That is the right path for small repairs after shipping damage, installation damage, service work, or field cutting.

Keep in mind that a color reference match does not guarantee an invisible repair on the existing surface, especially if the laminate has different sheen, texture, or wear than the original reference.

Not always. A match of Formica 7813-SP Cardboard is the factory color reference, but an installed laminate surface may have changed from age, sun exposure, cleaning, wear, or batch variation. Those differences can make the repair read differently even when the color match is correct.

If the repair is high visibility, compare the matched product against the actual installed piece or an existing sample whenever possible before ordering the final quantity.

For direct touch up on factory-finished building materials, use an Original Material Match product for Formica 7813-SP Cardboard because it includes a sheen match. That is the correct choice when the repair is on the original surface.

Water-based housepaint, urethane, and epoxy can still be color-matched for other jobs, but they should not be treated as direct touch-up products for this type of factory-finished material because they do not include a sheen match.

Yes. Because Formica 7813-SP Cardboard is a laminate reference, it is useful when you need MyPerfectColor paint matched to a replacement part, display piece, trim detail, edge piece, panel, hardware item, or other coordinated component.

For direct touch up on the original factory-finished laminate surface, choose Original Material Match. For a separate part that needs to blend with the existing installation, a matched paint for the Formica color reference is the practical approach.

When you reorder Formica 7813-SP Cardboard, keep the exact color reference, the product type, and the finish option together so you can repeat the same choice later. That helps avoid ordering a different format by mistake.

If you are matching multiple parts, try to use the same substrate prep and the same product type on each piece. Final appearance can still change based on the material underneath, surface prep, and the age of nearby installed material.

If you want to touch up, or need a precise match of the color and sheen of the Formica 7813-SP Cardboard, choose spray paint, paint pens or touch up bottles. However, keep in mind that our version of the Formica 7813-SP Cardboard is based on matching an official Formica color sample we have in our archives. The color and sheen of your specific Formica materials may vary. If your laminate is not new, then it is likely that the color has changed over time. If your need for a precise match is critical, we recommend that you send a sample so we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the materials of your specific batch.

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 Formica 7813-SP Cardboard 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 Formica 7813-SP Cardboard can be used to paint laminate and any other ancillary items you'd like to blend into your project. 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.

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 Formica color samples. A sample of the Formica 7813-SP Cardboard 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.