FAQS
How will the quarantine affect my order?
We are working hard so you can get your paint by numbers kits on time. Due to the quarantine and to remain operational, we will give priority to using the US warehouse for delivery. We intend to be 100% transparent with our customers. We have fulfilled thousands of orders, and we will continue to do so!HOW LONG DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE MY ORDER?
Please note, we are experiencing unprecedented demand. Therefore, we have increased our preparation times to up to 10 business days. In some cases (orders with many different PBN), it may take longer. That's the average time we'll need to prepare and pack your order.HOW ABOUT SHIPPING?
We still offer free shipping handled by USPS regular service. The estimated delivery time to 15-30 days from dispatch. COVID-19 has affected international shipments big time since the number of international flights has been drastically reduced. Some orders may experience up to 2-4 weeks of delay.If you'd like to cancel your order, please get in touch, and we'll do so if it hasn't been shipped yet. You can email us at support@diyartcool.com or lanemoreas@gmail.com with the subject CANCEL (order number #DACxxxxx).
Please, understand that if your order is in transit, we cannot stop it. You can always return it for a full refund.
If you have any issues with your order, please don't worry. Reach out. We will do our best to provide you with updates or solve any problem. Don't lose your cool. We are here.
All orders are still covered by our 60 days, no-hassle money-back guarantee. All shipments are tracked and insured, and our 24/7 customer service team will handle any questions or issues at support@colourmost.com.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during these difficult times!
What are your shipping times?
Once dispatched, you can expect to receive your products within the following time frames:
USA: Between 8 - 20 days average
Canada: Between 12 - 20 days average
Europe: Between 12 - 30 days average
Australia: Between 12 - 20 days average
All Others: Between 20 - 60 days average
Factors such as bottlenecks in shipping and delays at customs may impact delivery time. During peak season (Christmas), please make sure to order well in advanced so you can receive your order on time. Additionally, fulfillment may be slightly delayed due to the number of orders received.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do. And for free!Bear in mind that certain countries present a risk of delay or even packet lost due to their economic or political situation, or lack of a developed logistics network (some countries in Latin America, Africa and similar).
In these cases, your order may take up to 60 days to get to you due to reason totally out of our control. We appreciate your patience.
Where do you ship from?
We will give priority to using our American warehouse for delivery. When the American warehouse is out of stock, all products are produced and shipped by our factory in Fuzhou, China. We have many years of experience in the manufacturing process, so all our products have 60 days money-back guarantee. China manufacturing does not necessarily mean bad quality! All shipments are insured and guaranteed until they are delivered to your doorstep.Can you explain the different shipping methods you offer?
We currently provide free shipping and standard shipping.
- Free shipping is always free no matter how big your order is :-) It usually takes 10-20 days depending on customs. On some occasions, it may take a bit longer (peak season or if the package is stopped for inspection, which is quite rare). Once the parcel is in the US, it is transferred to USPS that will handle the delivery.
-Standard shipping uses a unique China-US line that is already cleared for our products; therefore, no custom retentions will happen. Packages are directly sent to the FedEx hub in Los Angeles, and from there, parcels will move within the FedEx network until reaching their destination. For the East Coast, expect delivery in around 12-15 days from dispatch. For the West Coast, 7-10 days is usually enough.
FedEx is also known for offering an excellent and professional service when handling deliveries. You can also arrange redelivery to a different address if you missed the delivery and many other features.
Where is my order?
Packages usually arrive at your doorstep between 8-30 days depending on your country. In extremely rare cases, it may take a bit longer. Factors such as bottlenecks in shipping and delays at customs may impact delivery time.
- Enter the tracking number here to get the tracking results.
- If the tracking number starts with CUSxxxxxxx, please track your order here
- If the tracking number starts with SFxxxxxxx, please track your order here
Why is my tracking info not updating?
Items need to travel from China to your destination country, and therefore will be a bit of traveling time and customs paperwork involved. You will see two main tracking updates:
- Origin Post is Preparing Shipment: you will see this once your items are being handled by the Chinese courier and shipped internationally. Your items are on they way to your country's customs office. Usually, this tracking status will be the same for 5-15 days. Don't worry about it. It will update eventually. If you see no update in 20 days, please contact us.
- Processed Through Facility: this is the next update you'll see. Your items have now arrived at your country's international hub. If you are in the US, this means that USPS will be handling the delivery from here. In Canada, this would be Canada Post and so on. You can track your order using our track your order page.
Why did I only receive part of my order?
We ship our items from multiple locations overseas, so orders with multiple items may arrive separately and at slightly different times.
Generally, all PBN kits will be shipped together (unless it's a big order that we need to split). Custom kits will have their own package and premium frames will be dispatched individually as well.
This way, we can keep offering a comptitive insured shipping service at zero cost for you.
What shipping provider do you use?
Instead of using ePacket as other shops, we use a special direct line from our factory in China to the US through an agreement with USPS (only for US orders). This will reduce the shipping times considerably and keep your order fully insured.
You can expect to receive your package(s) through your local carrier (USPS if you are located in the US) once it goes through customs. Times will vary depending on multiple factors, including seasonality, backlog, and the speed of your local carrier.
If you are based in Canada, then Canada Post will deliver your order. Royal Mail for the UK and so on.
Is it safe to receive a package from China or any other place where the virus has been identified?
Yes, it is safe. People receiving packages are not at risk of contracting the new coronavirus. From experience with other coronaviruses, we know that these types of viruses don’t survive long on objects, such as letters or packages.
Returns and Refunds?
Order Cancellation
If you wish to cancel your order, please do so in the next 24 hours after payment. You can email us at support@colourmost.com or lanemoreas@gmail.com with the subject CANCEL ORDER and your order number(#CMxxxxx). We usually fulfill orders in 1-5 days, depending on stock and demand. If you request your order cancellation after 24 hours, we may have shipped your items already.
In that case, you would need to wait to receive them, ship them back, or reject the delivery. Once we receive the items, we will issue a refund within 24 hours.
For custom kits, we will need 7 days to produce the kit. We kindly ask to cancel your order in the next 24 hours after payment. If we have already started production, it won't be possible to cancel it since the time and resources are already being used.
Do you offer refunds?
At ColourMost we care about your shopping experience. All our items have a 60 days money-back guarantee.
If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, get in touch at support@diyartcool.com. We'll solve the issue in no time.
Please note, custom kits cannot be refunded or exchanged unless they are defective or different from what your ordered (wrong size, for example)! These are custom-made for you and cannot be resold.
My order is defecitve. What now?
Nothing to worry about. We'll handle it. Send us a clear photo of the defect to our support email at support@diyartcool.com or lanemoreas@gmail.com or our Contact Us page. Please include the following in your message:
➤The order number included in your order confirmation email (i.e. #MCxxxxx)
➤The email address used to place the order
➤The FULL name and address of the purchaser
➤Your purchase date
*Indicate clearly what's wrong with the item or item(s). Items will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, after which a replacement will be sent or a full (100%) refund will be extended for orders of which the buyer is not at fault.
Any other issues with your order?
Please get in touch through our contact page or sends us an email at support@colourmost.com or lanemoreas@gmail.com. We will try our absolute best to make you a happy customer.
As always, please include the following information in your message:
➤The order number included in your order confirmation email (i.e. #DACxxxxx)
➤The email address used to place the order
➤The FULL name and address of the purchaser
➤A picture of the issue if necessary
Product Questions?
What's included in your PBN kits?
All our painting kits include the following:
➤ Pre-printed numbered 100% finely woven linen canvas.
➤ Numbered acrylic-based paint set. No mix required, non-toxic and environmentally responsible. Safe for kids and pregnancy.
➤ Set of 3x standard paint brushes (1x small, 1x medium, 1x large).
➤ Hanging kit, including 2x screws and 2x non-track hooks.
You can buy your Paint By Numbers without a frame, or DIY Frame (easy installation within minutes) and Pre-stretched on Frame (frame already mounted) if available
Will there be any paint coverage issues?
This is a very common complaint that we've seen on other paint by numbers websites.
At ColourMost, we use pigment-rich acrylics to ensure better coverage. Additionally, our canvases numbers are printed grey, not black, so it's easier to cover lines and numbers.
Are your paint safe?
Yes. Our acrylics are water-based and therefore safe for kids and pregnancy.
My PBN looks different from the website photo.why is that?
First of all, note that there will always be a small difference because what you see on the website are digital colors and what you receive are real acrylic paints.
Second, some of our products display the original photo before converting it into a PBN kit. When purchasing a PBN, have a look at the image (you can even zoom in). The paint by numbers effect is easy to notice. If that particular product shows already a paint by numbers photo, you can expect the result to be very similar.
If the PBN kit you want to purchase shows the original photo, we will send you the paint by numbers conversion of that photo. This means that the kit you receive will have some differences due to the digital sample vs. paint by number rendering.
We try to keep our catalog up to date, but since we have more than 500 kits, we use the original photo for some of them. Thanks for your understanding!
Custom Paint by Numbers - What to expect
Our custom paint by numbers kits are trendy for a reason. They offer great results and high fidelity to the original photo in most cases. They are super fun to do and great as gifts! Your custom kit contains everything you need to complete your painting:
➤ Pre-printed numbered 100% finely woven linen canvas.
➤ Numbered acrylic-based paint set. High-pigment solution. No mixing required. - Non-toxic and environmentally responsible. Safe for kids and pregnancy.
➤ Set of 3x nylon paint brushes (1x small, 1x medium, 1x large).
➤ Hanging kit, including 2x screws and 2x non-track hooks.
Bear in mind the points below:
➤ Since you are painting a paint by numbers of a photo, the custom kit will look similar to the original picture but cannot be identical. That could be achieved with a canvas photo print - but then you don't get to paint it! The photo quality significantly impacts the result. When you request a sample from us, please don't take it as the final result but as a sketch. The level of detail achieved can vary depending on how complicated your photo is. Additionally, a 24x32'' canvas will fit more details than the smallest size 12x16''. Make sure that you read our recommendations for the best results on the custom kit product page.
➤ In most cases, the colors will be spot on. On others, specific colors may look slightly different. The RGB 32 bit spectrum contains more than 16 million colors. We are synthesizing this into 24 or 36 colors. Our software matches colors and does the conversion to obtain the best result. This means that sometimes, some colors will be similar to the original photo ones but not the same.
➤ Complete your painting! When you get started, you may get the wrong impression that the custom kit does not resemble the photo or even that something is wrong. Some canvases require work to start seeing the big picture. Give it a try!
➤ Finally, make sure you submit a photo that fits the size and colors purchased. For example, if you provide a very complex landscape picture with lots of foliage and small details, but choose only 24 colors, the kit may not turn out as you expect. Or if you submit a rectangular photo but bought a square size, we will need to crop the image. We get tons of orders, and we cannot check each photo one by one to make sure it ticks all the boxes, so please, make sure you read the recommendations tab in the custom kits product page before placing your order, and email us to request a free sample should you have any doubts.
One of your images is copyrighted
At ColourMost, we try to verify all PBN kits so we don't sell anything without authorization. However, if you notice that any of our PBN is not complying and we are not aware of it, please get in touch.
We will work to resolve the situation as soon as possible.
Payments
What payment methods do you offer?
We accept all common cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Maestro) plus Shopify Pay,PayPal and wallets such as Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept checks or wire transfers.
Are my payment details safe?
Absolutely. We use SSL encryption for all data, and we are a PCI compliant company, meaning we fulfill all credit card industry requirements and best practices.
Furthermore, as payments are encrypted, we don't have access to your full card details even after a purchase.
Why is my card being rejected?
First, make sure that you have entered your card details correctly and that you have enough to cover the transaction. If that's the case, there is another possibility.
Our payments processor (Shopify Payments powered by Stripe) is set up to work worldwide. Some banks may block the transaction as they only allow nationwide purchases. We have no control over this. The best thing you can do is to contact your bank or use an alternative payment method such as PayPal.
How to Paint by Numbers
Getting started
Everyone can paint by numbers and enjoy its benefits. If you're still wondering how it works, we've put a complete paint by numbers starting guide together that covers from the moment you open your kit until you finish it & frame it. Check it out and if you have any questions, get in touch!
How to mount your canvas frame
We have a short video included so you can see how it is done.
How to remove the wrinkles from your canvas
Your paint by numbers canvas is a high-quality material. Just like clothing, canvases are made from cotton and linen, and they can be ironed. You need to be careful not to set the iron on a high heat though – keep it on a mid-range heat setting.