How to Color Joint Compound to Match Doors

If you need to fix a blemish on your door with joint compound, it is natural to worry that doing so might mar the beauty of the finish. So make the repair less visible by coloring the joint compound to match the color of your door. Test the colored compound carefully before applying it to the surface. This way you can avoid having to remove and reapply the mixture when the color is not satisfactory.

Pigment tint
Mixing stick
Scrap of wood

Instructions

- 1
  Obtain a pure pigment tint that is a darker shade than the color of the door. The joint compound dries to a lighter shade, so you have a better chance of matching the color of the door using a darker tint.
- 2
  Scoop a small amount of joint compound into a container. Use just enough to test the tint.
- 3
  Measure a small amount of the tint and mix it into the joint compound. Add more of the tint until you are satisfied with the color. Record the amount of the joint compound and pigment tint you use.
- 4
  Apply the colored joint compound to a scrap piece of wood. Let it cure completely. This may take up to two days.
- 5
  Compare the color of the cured joint compound with the color of the door. If the scrap's color does not match that of the door, repeat the test with less or more of the pigment tint until you arrive at an appropriate shade.
- 6
  Scoop enough joint compound for your project into a container. Add the pure pigment tint in the ratio you used to achieve the appropriate color. Apply the mixture to the door and let the joint compound cure for at least two days.

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