What You Need To Know About Paint Storage

​Painting is a home renovation that everyone has done at least one time. Even though it's straightforward to do, paint storage is something of fine art. 

There's a possibility that you aren't storing paint right. Because leftover paint is so customary, you most likely have gallons of it. Moreover, paint is pricey, so it's worth it to take the correct provisions and store your paint the proper way so that it doesn't lose its color.

Regardless if you're an occasional painter or want to become a painting expert, below are some tips to retain the freshness in that leftover paint for as long as possible.

Paint Storage Tips

A useful paint storage tip means keeping the paint out of a shed or a garage that gets humid and hot during the summertime and very chilly in the winter. When paint gets hot, it dries up. When paint gets cold, it separates and curdles. Also, the wetness from humidity rusts paint cans.

With that said, store your paint in a dry, cool place. A utility room is an excellent place. It is usually cold and dry. 

Seal Up the Paint Can as Best as Possible

Paint stores excellently when it's sealed in an airtight can. Luckily, paint cans can do this on their own. However, numerous folks compromise this at the beginning when they try to open the lid.

When opening a paint can never use a screwdriver. You can ruin the lid and mess up the airtight seal when trying to put the top back on the can. It's best to use a paint can opener for opening paint cans without denting them.

Recognizing If Paint Has Gone Bad

If you didn't do an excellent job of accurately storing leftover paint, you might be curious about whether the paint has gone bad.

Smell it. If the scent is anything other than how paint normally smells, it's possibly bad. You can also try mixing the paint to see if the paint comes together quickly. Try brushing some on a test surface, seeing how it spreads. If there are bumps and roughness, throw the paint out. 
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If you have more questions about storing your paint, call us at Rochester Painting.

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