STORING PAINT

[Franno]

Evening all,
Wonder if anyone can help. I store all of my old paint indoors in their original cans but one has still managed to go rusty. The paint is ok but when I remove the lid flakes of rust get into the paint.

Has anyone come across a suitable plastic container for storing old paint.

Many thanks in advance.

F.

 

[libby lou lou]

Old paint should really go through a sieve, old tight at least, regardless of rust, old paint chips as it would need slight warmth and a really really good stir to get the best results

People don't do this today, you can tell when you see their painting.not in my house.

 

[foxhole]

I put a bit of polythene over the paint tin top before sealing lid it prevents anything falling in when opening.
Also put my paint tray inside a carrier bag before use so when finished I just remove bag a throw, no cleaning required.

 

[JohnD]

I prefer the plastic paint tubs as they seal much better than tinplate ones, and don't go rusty.

It is usually tins containing water paint such as emulsion that rust. An oil paint tin is more likely to rust from the outside if it is in a damp shed.

 

[onetenor]

Evening all,
Wonder if anyone can help. I store all of my old paint indoors in their original cans but one has still managed to go rusty. The paint is ok but when I remove the lid flakes of rust get into the paint.

Has anyone come across a suitable plastic container for storing old paint.

Many thanks in advance.

F.

As someone has said already plastic tubs are better asd they don't rust. Additionally sore upside down then if a skin does form it is at the bottom of the can, the paint can then be decanted for stirrind so avoiding skin in the paint. smaller quantities can be stored in tubs that have contained putty or fillers as long as clean. hope this helps.