On 31/12/17 16:17, Stephen wrote:
Hi,

Trying to start the new year with a spring clean. My garage is not
particularly weatherproof and I've got some old tins of paint in
there. Would the frost and cold weather affect the paint, or is the
only way to find out open a tin and give it a stir?

Thanks.
Stephen.


Unless there is a 'decent' amount in the tin (more than half), I don't
generally keep it. If I do, I store it 'upside down'. Any 'skin' is then
on the 'bottom' when you open it and you tend to get a good seal.

Having said that, we try to avoid storing paint as much as possible. We
do keep a few small 'touch up' pots in case of marks on paint work,
especially when the children were younger. These days, with just us in
the house, accidents are rare.