Remember What Color You Painted Your Wall Every Time With TikTok's Genius Outlet Tip

Painting can help you easily transform your home, as the wide array of shades available makes it an excellent way to personalize your space. Of course, a lot goes into selecting the perfect shade of paint. Perhaps you already have your own favorite colors or have recently incorporated a new one into a space in your home.

Having such a wide array of paint colors available can make it difficult to remember the shade you used at a later date. Thankfully, @hometalk on TikTok has a nifty trick so that you'll never forget the name of your shade ever again. In fact, you may even wonder why you have never thought of doing this yourself. All you have to do is make a note in your plastic outlet wall plate and voila, problem solved. This can be particularly helpful if you want to use the shade in another room or if you're moving house and want to use the same paint colors. Another great use is that, if you ever scratch your painted wall, you'll easily be able to make touch-ups with the right shade. 

This hack is pretty simple, and there's no need for any specialized skills. All you'll need is a permanent marker or pen, a screwdriver, and the paint that you used on your wall. To start, simply remove an outlet cover from the wall with a screwdriver. The next step is creating the note. Grab your paint bucket and receipt and find the name of the paint's shade as well as the brand. This information can be written on the back of the outlet cover, as well as any extra details like the paint's finish. Finally, also include a small dab of the paint itself. 

Once you're done, simply screw the outlet cover back into the wall and ensure that it is secure. Sound simple? That's because it is. Further, it's not just one wall that you can do this with. You can do this hack with as many walls as you'd like, providing that you still have the paint you used. This makes it an incredibly versatile hack, as it can be used in every room of the home. 

There's no doubt that this hack works incredibly well. Not only is it permanent, but it's also quick and easy to do. Whenever you can't find your paint bucket or you forget the name of your shade, all you have to do is pull off your outlet cover to find the information. Of course, you should ensure that the small dab of paint inside the outlet cover is dry before screwing the cover back into place, as you don't want any smudging, especially when it comes to electrical outlets.

You could even take a picture of your outlet cover note for extra security, meaning you always have a backup if necessary. This could also be helpful when purchasing more of the same paint shade from the hardware store, as you'll have all the information you need on your phone. If you're looking to paint your wall a new color, these can be noted on the back of your outlet cover if you decide to use them.