Painting is one of those home improvement activities that we’ve all done at least once, and while it’s relatively easy to do, storing the leftover paint afterward can become somewhat of a fine art.
In other words, there’s a big chance that you aren’t storing paint correctly, and since leftover paint is so common, you probably have a lot of it.
Plus, paint is expensive, so it’s worth it to take the proper precautions and store your paint the right way so that it doesn’t go bad.Whether you’re just the occasional painter or you’re all about that hashtag-paintlife, here are some tips to keep that leftover paint as fresh as possible for as long as possible.
Keep It Away From Extreme Conditions
Perhaps one of the single most important methods for storing paint is keeping it out of places that can get extremely hot, extremely cold, extremely humid, and so on.
This usually means keeping it out of a garage or shed that gets really hot and humid during the summer and really cold during the winter. When paint gets really hot, it dries up. And when it gets cold, the paint can separate and create a curdled mess. Plus, the moisture from humidity can rust the paint cans, and when you go to open up the lid, flakes of that rust can get into the paint.
With that in mind, store your paint in a cool, dry place. In my house, that’s the utility room closet—it’s air conditioned and out of the way.
Seal Up the Paint Can As Best As Possible
Paint stores best when it’s sealed in an airtight container. Fortunately, paint cans are able to do this naturally, but many DIYers compromise this at the very start when they go to crack the lid.
It’s best not to use a screwdriver to open up a can of paint, as it can dent or warp the lid and compromise the airtight seal when it comes time to put the lid back on. Instead, use a proper paint can opener, which is specifically designed to open up those paint can lids without damaging them.
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