boxing

Definition

In painting, the art of mixing two containers of similar paint colors to ensure absolutely uniform color across your project—because nobody wants a stripe down the middle of their wall. Also applicable to boxing actual punches, but that's less relevant in a commercial setting.

Example Usage

We're boxing the primer batches to avoid any color variation on the client's accent wall.

Source: Professional painting and construction terminology

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