Storing Paint

 

STEPS TO STORING PAINT

  1. Keep the rim of the can clean. After you pour the paint out of the can, clean the rim out with your paint brush or a rag. We sell an inexpensive pour spout that fits on the can and keeps the rim clean.
  2. Close the can with a rubber mallet or some other gentle way (but always making sure the lid is fully sealed). Closing the can with a regular hammer will distort the lid, preventing a good seal.
  3. There are a few things you can do to prevent the paint from skinning over in the can.
    • For oil paint you can gently pour a small amount of PAINT THINNER on top before closing the can.
    • Cut a piece of WAX PAPER to fit the inside of the can and let it float on the paint.
    • Some old timers say you can breathe into the can forcing the oxygen out and leaving carbon dioxide in
         The idea behind these three options, is to keep the air that is trapped in the can from causing the paint to skin over.
OTHER TIPS
Keep paint from freezing
Keep label and lid clean so product info and formula info are legible
Keep cans dry so they won’t rust
Keep away from source of flame
If a skin does form, remove in one piece and strain remaining paint

 

 

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