Tinting Colorants

Paint tinting colorants are concentrated pigments used to create accurate, repeatable colors across a wide range of coatings. They're essential for furniture refinishers, scenic painters, theater and film production shops, theme park fabricators, and anyone who needs precise color control beyond what off-the-shelf paint offers.

US Paint Supply carries two tinting colorant lines:

ProTint Universal Paint Colorant — Our own water-based architectural colorant line, available in 12 colors (now including white!). ProTint is compatible with latex, acrylic, and water-based coatings, and ships in 16 oz bottles. A solid choice for shops and studios that primarily work in water-based systems and want professional-grade colorant at a competitive price.

Cal-Tint II Universal Tinting Colorants — An industry-standard universal colorant from Vibrantz (formerly Chromaflo). Cal-Tint II is compatible with virtually all coating types — oil-based, latex, lacquer, and more — making it the go-to for shops that work across multiple finish systems. Available in individual 16 oz bottles and as a 12-color starter set with rack.

Need volume pricing? We offer wholesale pricing for studios, shops, and production teams buying in quantity. Contact us for a quote.

If you want to learn more about how tint systems work, these guides may help:

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