We've all done it - slapped on a coat of paint, then looked at the fresh paint and the old paint, realizing they're quite a bit different in color. Panic ensues, until the new paint dries and it blends in perfectly with the old color. This situation can occur with Check Mate 2, which does dry darker in color that when initially applied.
Although the color of Check Mate 2® may be apparent right out of the tube (gray verses brown, for example), the final shade of the color will not be evident until the Check Mate 2 has had a chance to dry. The picture below helps show what happens.
Although the Medium Brown looks light when first applied, after five hours the color matches closely the color of Check Mate 2 Medium Brown that had been allowed to cure several days. This test was done inside at room temperature. Cold temperatures and humid conditions will obviously delay the drying process. But the important fact is that the color of Check Mate 2 will darken as it dries.
Check Mate 2 is our specially-designed sealant for checks, and for the How-To to seal checks, read our Tech Tip here.
