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RE: Storing House Paint

Posted 672 days ago

Make sure its very well closed, then store it upside down. This prevents a skin from settling on the top. I've kept paint this way for years without a problem. After a few years its best to dispose of it anyway as colours come in and out of fashion and the paint just takes up space.
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RE: Storing House Paint

Posted 654 days ago

Don't store the paint with the can upside down as if a skin does form then it will be at the bottom of the can and impossible to remove.
I am a retired painter & decorator and I have paints stored for years, if a skin does form then simply cut around the edge of the skin and lift it off and wrap it in newspaper for disposal.
Note: this is only for oil paint, some water paints will go off on storage and have a foul mildew odour, dispose of these with your local council.
All paints that have been stored need to be well stired with a flat stick to reincorporate all of the pigment and driers, after stirring its not a bad idea to strain the paint through a section of nylon stocking.
Failure to stir properly can result in poor opacity, uneven 'sheery' finish and even non drying.

Regards
Alan
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