I just opened a 2.5L can of white eggshell paint which has been stored for
about 6 weeks with about a litre left. There was a layer of hard oil on the
top and the stuff underneath was ruined.

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

Thanks

Andrew

Andrew Barnes wrote:

I just opened a 2.5L can of white eggshell paint which has been stored for
about 6 weeks with about a litre left. There was a layer of hard oil on the
top and the stuff underneath was ruined.

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

I transfer the leftovers to clean glass jars, and label them, so I know
what it is, and when and where it was used.

Sheila

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

Clean the lid and rim before replacing it. Otherwise, air can get in. Don't
let it freeze or get too warm.

Christian.

Andrew Barnes wrote:

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

Upside down!

That lets the paint seal any tiny airgaps between lid and tin, helping
to prevent the paint drying out. Or at least invert the tin briefly
after closing it: not as effective but better than nothing.

David

In article ,
Lobster writes:
Andrew Barnes wrote:

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

Upside down!

Yes, that's what I do.

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Andrew Gabriel

"S Viemeister" wrote in message
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Andrew Barnes wrote:

I just opened a 2.5L can of white eggshell paint which has been stored
for
about 6 weeks with about a litre left. There was a layer of hard oil on
the
top and the stuff underneath was ruined.

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

I transfer the leftovers to clean glass jars, and label them, so I know
what it is, and when and where it was used.

Sheila

typical woman. organised. i left mine outside to freeze and got ruined.
bugger.

Steve

"r.p.mcmurphy" wrote:

"S Viemeister" wrote in message
...
Andrew Barnes wrote:

I just opened a 2.5L can of white eggshell paint which has been stored
for
about 6 weeks with about a litre left. There was a layer of hard oil on
the
top and the stuff underneath was ruined.

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

I transfer the leftovers to clean glass jars, and label them, so I know
what it is, and when and where it was used.

Sheila

typical woman. organised. i left mine outside to freeze and got ruined.
bugger.

Been there, done that.
That's why I'm (somewhat) organised now.

Sheila

"Andrew Gabriel" wrote in message
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In article ,
Lobster writes:
Andrew Barnes wrote:

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

Upside down!

Yes, that's what I do.


me too.


RT

Lobster wrote:
Andrew Barnes wrote:


What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?


Upside down!



....and while we're on the subject - don't do what so many people do
without thinking and store all your paint, thinners etc in the cupboard
under the stairs (usually cos they're worried about it freezing if they
bung it in the garage or shed). Not a good idea to store hugely
flammable stuff right underneath your only fire exit...!

"Lobster" wrote in message
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Lobster wrote:
Andrew Barnes wrote:


What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?


Upside down!



...and while we're on the subject - don't do what so many people do
without thinking and store all your paint, thinners etc in the cupboard
under the stairs (usually cos they're worried about it freezing if they
bung it in the garage or shed). Not a good idea to store hugely
flammable stuff right underneath your only fire exit...!

a good point well made.



RT

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"Lobster" wrote in message
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Lobster wrote:
Andrew Barnes wrote:

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

Upside down!

...and while we're on the subject - don't do what so many people do
without thinking and store all your paint, thinners etc in the cupboard
under the stairs (usually cos they're worried about it freezing if they
bung it in the garage or shed). Not a good idea to store hugely
flammable stuff right underneath your only fire exit...!

a good point well made.


So where then? (in order of preference would be nice)

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dave @ stejonda

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On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 16:53:40 -0000, "Andrew Barnes"
wrote:

I just opened a 2.5L can of white eggshell paint which has been stored for
about 6 weeks with about a litre left. There was a layer of hard oil on the
top and the stuff underneath was ruined.

What is the best way to store paint in order to preserve it?

Thanks

Andrew


I store my tins upside down, so the skin is at the bottom of the paint
when I come to use it again.

Don.

Thanks everybody for all your advice, I shall place my tins upside down from
now on. Just have to get the lid on properly!

Andrew

Lobster wrote:

...and while we're on the subject - don't do what so many people do
without thinking and store all your paint, thinners etc in the cupboard
under the stairs (usually cos they're worried about it freezing if they
bung it in the garage or shed). Not a good idea to store hugely
flammable stuff right underneath your only fire exit...!

You mena like a company that shall remain nameless in Basildon, that
lost a large building as a result of the UPS on one of their computers
catching fire, buring its way through the wooden floor, and falling into
the paint storage room below ;-)

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Cheers,

John.

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"Andrew Barnes" wrote in message
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Thanks everybody for all your advice, I shall place my tins upside down
from now on. Just have to get the lid on properly!

Andrew
I store mine upside down in large plastic boxes on a shelf. I have had one
or two cans of paint leak, especially if old and lid is not circular any
more, and as it leaked into the box, the mess was easily cleaned up,