Should I keep my leftover paint?  If so, what are the best ways to store leftover paint?

These are both very common questions which I will address in today’s post.

Should I keep my leftover paint?  Yes, you’ll want to keep leftover paint for any touch-ups that need to be done in the future.  When the exact same paint is used for the touch-up the touch-up will have the best chance of blending properly.

What if I just make note of the colour, shouldn’t that be enough?  Not necessarily, we need to have the exact same product as well.

Different paint products show differently on the walls because they have different chemical compositions.  This is fine if we are painting an entire wall, but can be problematic if we’re trying to do a small touch-up and not an entire wall.

What if I take note of both the colour and the product?  This is much better and will usually work fine for touching up.  However, there is still a small chance that there could be a variation between gallons, due to differences in calibration of the tinting machines at the paint store.

So, to be on the safe side – Keep your leftover paint.

How do I store my leftover paint?

The biggest thing is to store paint where it will not freeze – once paint freezes it becomes useless.

If you have paint in the garage right now, it should be brought inside.  Generally I recommend bringing paint inside before the end of October.

Should I store paint in the original can, or can I transfer it to another container like a mason jar?

I would recommend keeping it in the original can, if possible.  If we need to get more, the original can gives us the product name, and the paint formula which allows us to get the best match possible.

Whether you’re just looking to spruce things up a little bit with a few touch-ups or you want your place painted from top to bottom, schedule a quote and…

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