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Colormax®

Specialists in precision paint colour matching for kitchen & joinery manufacturers

Discover Ultrimax's consistent colour matching service for wood coatings - Enhanced by our Colormax® Technology. Ultrimax ensures that you receive an accurate colour every time at the highest standard.

Colormax®: Tailored Colour Matching Solution

Here at Ultrimax we understand the significance of precise and consistent colour matching for our customers. Ultrimax has transformed its colour-matching approach with cutting-edge Colormax® technology. This ensures that each time you order with us, you receive flawlessly matched colours time and time again. Additionally, we have a team of fully trained, in-house paint technicians ready to assist you at every step.

We stock a range of different paints which can be tinted to any colour including, water-based paints, polyurethane paints, acid catalysed and pre catalysed paints.

Colour Matching Process

  • 1. Sample

    Simply post us a small sample of substrate, call our office or simply order online and insert the colour name and number you require when ordering your paint colour.

  • 2. Scan

    Our paint technician scans the colour from your sample with our 'state of the art spectrometer, which goes straight to our formulation software.

  • 3. Drawdown

    We perform a drawdown of the paint and adjust the tint if needed to achieve an accurate match.

  • 4. Corrections

    We ensure that the match is 0.30 or below for precision. If it doesn't meet this requirement, we make additional corrections to the colour.

  • 5. Store

    We then store the drawdown colour card and file in our database, which allows us to compare it to future batches of the same colour.

Speak To Our Specialists

Colormax® is available at both our Doncaster HQ and Antrim Depot. Contact our Total Paint Shop Support team for more information about this service.

FAQ's About Colormax®

What is the best way to send in a sample for colour matching?

To take advantage of our Colormax® technology, either send us your sample by post to either our Doncaster HQ or Antrim Depot (click here to find addresses), call us or order online and add your required colour code into the additional notes when ordering.

What happens if I need to reorder the same paint colour?

Our expert paint technician does a drawdown of each paint and stores all the relevant information on our system. Therefore, if you require the same colour again we can easily mix you another batch.

How long does the colour matching process take?

A colour match is usually ready in 24 hours if we have the according colour swatch or sample. If we do not have the sample, or if samples are sent by post pleasecontact usfor more information.

How accurate are the colour matches?

The colour matching system works to a tolerance of Delta E 0.3, meaning it will be very close to a perfect match.

Do we use white or clear bases?

We use both, for lighter colours we use a white base for a better coverage and a sensible match. We use a clear base for darker colours so less pigments are needed and the match is much more quicker and efficient.

Can you match to specific paint colours?

We are able to match to any retail colour. If we do not have the colour chip in our range, then we would need to order this or alternatively please send the colour chip to either our Doncater HQ or Antrim Depot.

Can paint be matched to any colour?

Yes, here at Ultrimax we can match to any colour, our state of the art software gives us the possibilities to do this.

How big of a paint chip do I need to match?

For best results we need a colour chip with is at least one inch square, this allows our spectrometer to read the colour chip properly.

Which paints can be used for colour matching?

We have a range of different paints which can be tinted, these include water-based paints (Sayerlack Water Based Topcoat Matt - At9915), polyurethane paints (Sayerlack 2Pk Polyurethane Topcoat Matt - TZ99) , acid catalysed (Colormax Acid Catalysed Topcoat C/W Hardener)
and pre catalysed paints (Colormax Pre Catalysed Wood Topcoat).

Foxstow Joinery Co Successful Colormax® Collaboration

“As the Director at Foxstow Joinery Co, I cannot emphasise enough the invaluable support Ultrimax has provided us with their colour matching expertise. The importance of colour matching in our joinery projects are key to their success and Ultrimax has been a great partner in achieving this goal.

Thanks to Ultrimax's advanced colour matching technology and paint technicians, they have been able to complete 57 paint accurate matches for various projectsover the last 6 months, with more to come. Whether it's matching a new batch of paint to an existing colour scheme, Ultrimax has consistently delivered exceptional results.

What truly sets Ultrimax apart is their commitment to customer support and technical advice, their team is always on hand to support with our joinery colour matching projects. If needed, we are able to order the same colour again, with a consistent colour match.

Thanks to the Ultrimax team and we look forward to continuing our successful collaboration”. Oliver Bryan