Match of James Hardie™ Evergreen Forest *

If you are repairing a factory-finished James Hardie Evergreen Forest surface after scratches, edge damage, rub marks, or field cuts, choose a product option that explicitly says Original Material Match. In this collection, that is the touch-up path because it includes a sheen match.

If the damage is on a separate replacement part or a larger repaint area, you can look at other MyPerfectColor format options. For direct touch up on the original surface, do not treat housepaint, urethane, or epoxy as the right substitute.

Not always. A match of James Hardie Evergreen Forest is the color reference, but an older installed surface can look different because of sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, texture, and batch variation.

If you are touching up weathered siding or another aged exterior surface, Original Material Match is still the correct touch-up option, but it does not guarantee an invisible repair. When the visual tolerance is tight, an existing-part or site-specific sample match is often safer.

For direct touch up on factory-finished James Hardie Evergreen Forest material, order the option that explicitly says Original Material Match because it includes a sheen match. That is the format intended for touch-up work in this collection.

Other MyPerfectColor formats, such as spray paint, paint pens, brush-in-cap bottles, housepaint, urethane, or epoxy, can be color matched, but they should not be described as direct touch-up products for factory-finished building materials. They are better considered for separate parts, accessories, or broader repainting jobs.

A match of James Hardie Evergreen Forest is a building-material color reference for the James Hardie siding family, so it is best used when you need MyPerfectColor paint matched to that reference for siding, trim, or nearby exterior components.

If the job is a touch up on factory-finished siding or trim, use an Original Material Match product. If you are painting a replacement piece or a separate accessory, choose the format that fits the part and application method.

Yes. A match of James Hardie Evergreen Forest can be used to coordinate a paintable replacement part or ancillary item, such as a trim piece, vent cover, flashing, grille, bracket, or other transition detail that needs to blend with nearby James Hardie material.

For touch up on the original factory-finished surface, choose Original Material Match. For a separate replacement item, make sure the substrate can be painted and that the chosen format fits the part, because the goal is coordination with Evergreen Forest rather than restoring the original surface.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the James Hardie Evergreen Forest 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 James Hardie Evergreen Forest is based on matching an official James Hardie color sample. The color and sheen of your specific James Hardie 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.

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MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to James Hardie Evergreen Forest 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 James Hardie Evergreen Forest 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 James Hardie color samples. A sample of the James Hardie Evergreen Forest 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.