# \#paintbucket **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/paintbucket/131.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Paint Bucket & Sampler getting stuck](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-bucket-sampler-getting-stuck/347840)
**Author:** [@churp](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/churp)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-bucket-sampler-getting-stuck/347840 "2026-10-22T16:18:57Z")
Since SKP2025 I’ve been having issues with the Paint Bucket and material sampler. I press “B” for the paint bucket tool, tap alt, and nothing happens. If I wait and press alt again nothing happens. The only way to get pa… --- ## [Textures turning into solid colors](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/textures-turning-into-solid-colors/346500)
**Author:** [@jbird](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jbird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/textures-turning-into-solid-colors/346500 "2026-04-29T21:48:11Z")
Hello! Is someone able to assist on why a texture turns to a solid color? It shows when I first open the file, then turns solid as I continue working. This is happened in the past to other files as well. Thank you in adv… --- ## [Why can't I paint some components/groups at once by just clicking on them?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-cant-i-paint-some-components-groups-at-once-by-just-clicking-on-them/335079)
**Author:** [@marceltanure](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marceltanure)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-cant-i-paint-some-components-groups-at-once-by-just-clicking-on-them/335079 "2025-07-17T18:29:29Z")
On the video I need to enter in each part of the component so I can paint it all. How to paint by clicking just one time, outside de group/component? --- ## [Has the timing/function of ALT commands changed? (Paintbucket/eyedropper)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/has-the-timing-function-of-alt-commands-changed-paintbucket-eyedropper/321256)
**Author:** [@Arcwalde](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Arcwalde)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/has-the-timing-function-of-alt-commands-changed-paintbucket-eyedropper/321256 "2025-06-03T22:06:57Z")
Has there been a change in this version with regards to how switching between tools works? It feels extremely inconsistent now, like the timing has changed. For example, with the Paint Bucket I used to be able to hold A… --- ## [SKP 2025 Bug: Undocked Materials—Edit tab steals focus from viewport](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/skp-2025-bug-undocked-materials-edit-tab-steals-focus-from-viewport/316543)
**Author:** [@farukahmet](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/farukahmet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/skp-2025-bug-undocked-materials-edit-tab-steals-focus-from-viewport/316543 "2025-02-27T18:39:01Z")
A small but very annoying bug I came across while working with SketchUp 2025: Let me go through what’s happening in the video, demonstrating exact steps to reproduce the issue: I pick a material, Paint Bucket ac… --- ## [Help...Bucket Tool materials only showing as block colours](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-bucket-tool-materials-only-showing-as-block-colours/277167)
**Author:** [@lisahealey](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/lisahealey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-bucket-tool-materials-only-showing-as-block-colours/277167 "2024-06-11T15:19:57Z")
Hi, hoping someone can help me as this is starting to become a real hinderance to my work. Since the new update, when I open the Texture Palettes under the Paint Bucket tool they only show as block colours/shades which … --- ## [The paint bucket tool doesn't work/populate when applied to a component](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-paint-bucket-tool-doesnt-work-populate-when-applied-to-a-component/274527)
**Author:** [@tfincke](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tfincke)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-paint-bucket-tool-doesnt-work-populate-when-applied-to-a-component/274527 "2024-05-23T21:00:11Z")
The paint bucket tool doesn’t work/populate when applied to a component. It works, on the entity before I create the component, and then it disappears once the component is created. --- ## [How to paint only the front faces at once?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-paint-only-the-front-faces-at-once/244629)
**Author:** [@marceltanure](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marceltanure)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-paint-only-the-front-faces-at-once/244629 "2023-10-26T18:10:37Z")
clicking 3 times in the component so it select all won’t work for me because I don’t want the interior faces to be painted. How may I do this? --- ## [Watercolor textures in Sketchup and A Challenge I'm Having](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/watercolor-textures-in-sketchup-and-a-challenge-im-having/217159)
**Author:** [@Benham\_Design](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Benham_Design)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/watercolor-textures-in-sketchup-and-a-challenge-im-having/217159 "2023-01-17T13:11:00Z")
I’m a custom furniture designer/fabricator. I have been trying to level up my client proposals, so I have been trying to add watercolor textures to some of the images in the proposals. I have had a lot of success with m… --- ## [I've used follow me to create a tube with a bend - how do I texture it seamlessly?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ive-used-follow-me-to-create-a-tube-with-a-bend-how-do-i-texture-it-seamlessly/205029)
**Author:** [@Spectrum48](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Spectrum48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ive-used-follow-me-to-create-a-tube-with-a-bend-how-do-i-texture-it-seamlessly/205029 "2022-08-08T13:06:34Z")
I’ve created a tube with a 180 degree bend. I wish to texture the inside of that tube seamlessly, but as you can see from my attached images, the texture is applied but not seamlessly. It looks ‘disjointed’. How can I … --- ## [Help needed! Color changes when viewing from angles](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-needed-color-changes-when-viewing-from-angles/38296)
**Author:** [@marjutenkova](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marjutenkova)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-needed-color-changes-when-viewing-from-angles/38296 "2022-07-13T14:17:34Z")
Hello eveyone, first time foruming :smiley: Is there any chance to turn off color tone changing, when viewing the model from different angles? You know what I mean, when the wall is white, but it shows darker grey. So… --- ## [How can I take off all color of this object quickly?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-can-i-take-off-all-color-of-this-object-quickly/181651)
**Author:** [@mange.drawing.123](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mange.drawing.123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-can-i-take-off-all-color-of-this-object-quickly/181651 "2021-11-18T04:56:27Z")
I want to remove all the color of the object. I know i can do it mannually, but I just wonder if we have a quicker way to do so? sketchup file : old-vintage-camera | 3D Warehouse --- ## [How to fill this surface smoothly](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-fill-this-surface-smoothly/181214)
**Author:** [@mange.drawing.123](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mange.drawing.123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-fill-this-surface-smoothly/181214 "2021-11-14T06:09:37Z")
I used curvilot to create this vube, but the surface is not smooth and connect that can be able to fill with “metal” bucket. I wonder if there is another way around this ? Thanks --- ## [Is there no zoom-in for resize texture image position?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-no-zoom-in-for-resize-texture-image-position/181217)
**Author:** [@mange.drawing.123](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mange.drawing.123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-no-zoom-in-for-resize-texture-image-position/181217 "2021-11-14T05:44:33Z")
I tried to resize the texture image but it only skew or squish which is really weird . I just want to make the image texture smaller --- ## [I made a clear plastic box with white clear color. But the thing inside is (like the reverse face color)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-made-a-clear-plastic-box-with-white-clear-color-but-the-thing-inside-is-like-the-reverse-face-color/172827)
**Author:** [@mange.drawing.123](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mange.drawing.123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-made-a-clear-plastic-box-with-white-clear-color-but-the-thing-inside-is-like-the-reverse-face-color/172827 "2021-08-16T13:23:48Z")
I prefer to have a white color total instead. I wonder how I can change it. Thanks --- ## [Changing all of one material](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changing-all-of-one-material/170593)
**Author:** [@mange.drawing.123](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mange.drawing.123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changing-all-of-one-material/170593 "2021-07-20T08:53:35Z")
I want to change all the red color to a darker red? how I do it? --- ## [What is the two color default mean ? image include](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-is-the-two-color-default-mean-image-include/169122)
**Author:** [@mange.drawing.123](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mange.drawing.123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-is-the-two-color-default-mean-image-include/169122 "2021-06-30T23:15:38Z")
I was using SketchUV but it doesn’t work, I think it maybe something with these two fill option --- ## [Paint bucket - BUGSPLAT - when using paint bucket textures](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-bucket-bugsplat-when-using-paint-bucket-textures/165979)
**Author:** [@YaqubMurshid](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/YaqubMurshid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-bucket-bugsplat-when-using-paint-bucket-textures/165979 "2021-05-30T01:12:10Z")
Hello, I recently tried painting an object in 2021 Sketchup using paint bucket menu and the textures option, or the brick symbol. Upon clicking the brick, a bug splat occurred with the notice, and upon sending the respo… --- ## [How do I paint a wall (with windows) only to a certain height?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-paint-a-wall-with-windows-only-to-a-certain-height/162769)
**Author:** [@Alfie](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Alfie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-paint-a-wall-with-windows-only-to-a-certain-height/162769 "2021-04-30T11:59:29Z")
I am new to SketchUp. I have tried drawing the area on the wall, whatever I do it keeps painting the entire wall. I have not grouped the walls. There is probably something very simple which I am missing… I really apprec… --- ## [Issue with paint tool](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-paint-tool/127729)
**Author:** [@spkrause](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spkrause)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-paint-tool/127729 "2020-06-06T16:27:10Z")
Hi there, I’ve painted an object I created, but when I move the object into a larger region, the paint effect disappears. See attached. Do you know what I might be doing wrong? --- ## [Applying paint bucket to components](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/applying-paint-bucket-to-components/120732)
**Author:** [@EWTom](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/EWTom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/applying-paint-bucket-to-components/120732 "2020-04-03T18:29:48Z")
Hi all Could somebody give me info or point me to info how the paint bucket works in terms of applying a material to a component. Sometimes I can’t paint bucket a whole component in one click and I wonder why that is. O… --- ## [Trouble changing between imported textures](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trouble-changing-between-imported-textures/74569)
**Author:** [@JoshuaMS](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/JoshuaMS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trouble-changing-between-imported-textures/74569 "2018-08-14T04:48:40Z")
Hi, I’m new to Sketchup and the forums. Did a quick search and can’t seem to find the answer to my problem so I hope y’all can help. I am trying to import a new group of wood textures into SketchUp Make 2017 and am not s… --- ## [Finding Material textures](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/finding-material-textures/27119)
**Author:** [@ashish](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ashish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/finding-material-textures/27119 "2017-10-27T23:01:46Z")
hi, i am unable to see any options like Glass windows,roof,floor in paint bucket tool. Only some colors are there for paint, i m using sketchp pro 2016, help --- ## [How do I re-paint all faces of a group ? after painted a single face of a group](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-re-paint-all-faces-of-a-group-after-painted-a-single-face-of-a-group/53896)
**Author:** [@cjmling](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/cjmling)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-re-paint-all-faces-of-a-group-after-painted-a-single-face-of-a-group/53896 "2017-10-26T00:46:07Z")
Ok so made a demo video/gif what i’m having problem , you can view here. Recordit: Record screencasts fast & free! with GIF Support! at around 0.30th second. Problem : If i painted a single face of a group , and then t… --- ## [Paint Material from One Model to Another](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-material-from-one-model-to-another/49811)
**Author:** [@n2arkitektur](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/n2arkitektur)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-material-from-one-model-to-another/49811 "2017-08-15T13:55:04Z")
I have recently switched computers from a Mac to a PC. On my Mac, I was running SketchUp Make 2016, and I have been using SketchUp on my Mac since years before Trimble purchased it from Google. For as long as I can remem… --- ## [Add Sample Paint Tool to Menu and Shortcuts](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-sample-paint-tool-to-menu-and-shortcuts/47786)
**Author:** [@Alan](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Alan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-sample-paint-tool-to-menu-and-shortcuts/47786 "2017-07-05T21:33:01Z")
Follow-up to fe.golzio March 8, 2016 Hi All, I would like to also request the addition of the existing Sample Paint (Eyedropper) tool from the Materials tray be added to the Tools Menu (under Paint Brush) and allow, mo… --- ## [How do I sample color from on-screen and apply it as texture in a model?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-sample-color-from-on-screen-and-apply-it-as-texture-in-a-model/46470)
**Author:** [@thedigitaljobsite](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/thedigitaljobsite)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-sample-color-from-on-screen-and-apply-it-as-texture-in-a-model/46470 "2017-06-15T15:42:22Z")
For some frustrating reason I’m not able to use the eyedropper tool to select an on-screen color (Windows 10, SketchUp Make 2017, PC) and then apply it to faces in a model. I got it to work somehow once but not sure wha… --- ## [Paint Bucket Tool Glitch](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-bucket-tool-glitch/46047)
**Author:** [@anon72365415](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/anon72365415)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/paint-bucket-tool-glitch/46047 "2017-06-06T11:21:48Z")
So one thing that I found pretty annoying about the new SU2017 release, and I didn’t immediately find this out, but every time I use the Paint Bucket tool and then switch to another tool, (orbit, select, erase, etc), it … --- ## [When I select material texture, it is not applying](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/when-i-select-material-texture-it-is-not-applying/31533)
**Author:** [@alok1306](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/alok1306)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/when-i-select-material-texture-it-is-not-applying/31533 "2017-05-18T15:38:56Z")
please help for fix it. --- ## [Apply material to ALL faces of ALL objects in model](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/apply-material-to-all-faces-of-all-objects-in-model/43856)
**Author:** [@xjonx](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/xjonx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/apply-material-to-all-faces-of-all-objects-in-model/43856 "2017-04-30T09:55:30Z")
Say I have a model which has a bunch of shapes. Each shape has different materials applied to each of its sides. Now I say I want to apply one material to ALL sides of ALL of the shapes. This will make this task much eas… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/paintbucket/131.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=paintbucket)