How to Tint Epoxy Paint

How to Tint Epoxy Paint
Written By
Ryan Lawrence
Ryan Lawrence
Published: Feb 9, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

If you would like to add tint to your epoxy paint, you can do so very easily and without spending a lot money. However, before you get started, you need to know the potential pitfalls that could cause you to unintentionally ruin the paint.

Things You Will Need

  • Acrylic paint
  • 5-gallon bucket
  • Wooden stir stick
  1. Do not mix the epoxy paint with the catalyst.

  2. Pour the paint into the five-gallon bucket.

  3. Apply one drop of acrylic paint to the epoxy paint.

  4. Stir the paint for 10 minutes with a wooden stir stick.

  5. Repeat steps three and four until you reach the desired shade of color.

The Drip Cap

  • Epoxy paint is a two-component type of coating ideal for concrete and metallic surfaces.
  • However, before you get started, you need to know the potential pitfalls that could cause you to unintentionally ruin the paint.

Photo Credits

yellow paint image by Jennifer Griner from Fotolia.com

yellow paint image by Jennifer Griner from Fotolia.com

Ryan Lawrence

Ryan Lawrence is a freelance writer based in Boulder, Colorado. He has been writing professionally since 1999. He has 10 years of experience as a professional painting contractor. Lawrence writes for High Class Blogs and Yodle. He has a…

Sponsored
HomeSteady Logo

HomeSteady is the ultimate guide for all your household needs, from cleaning and HVAC to electrical, DIY and maintenance.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.