paint preservation

[ColdStu222]

I find that opened paint skins over so how can I stop this so I don't have to remove 5mm of skin before I use the paint again two months later. Any ideas

 

[joe-90]

About the only way is to tip your paint into a kettle and then clean the rim straight away so the lids seals properly. As it becomes nearly empty you'll still get probs though.

 

[StephenW]

Make sure the lid area is clean and the lid gets a good seal. Then turn the pot upside down so that the inside of the lid joint gets a coating.
I have wondered about storing paint tins upside down so that any skin would form on the bottom. Don't know if this would work?

 

[Robert9999]

This idea of leaving the tin upside down (so that skin is at the bottom when you re-open it) was given to me by a friend years ago. However, I must admit that I've never tried it myself.

 

[joe-90]

I've seen sheds covered in leaking paint with that method.

 

[wingcoax]

I was told by a neighbour( a painter and decorator) to briefly invert the tin and then store normally. It has worked so far.

 

[TheDec]

Yes and he gave you good advice, another way would be to stretch a little cling film over the top before replacing the lid.

Dec.

 

[Nige F]

Just let it skin up - get a special knife from your local Rabbi