{"id":338063,"date":"2021-09-11T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/does-paint-expire-lifesavvy\/"},"modified":"2021-09-11T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-11T13:00:00","slug":"does-paint-expire-lifesavvy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-paint-expire-lifesavvy\/","title":{"rendered":"#Does Paint Expire? \u2013 LifeSavvy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2fde9c43073\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2fde9c43073\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-paint-expire-lifesavvy\/#Basics_on_Paint_Types\" >Basics on Paint Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-paint-expire-lifesavvy\/#Proper_Storage_for_Paint\" >Proper Storage for Paint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-paint-expire-lifesavvy\/#How_to_Tell_if_Your_Paint_is_Already_Bad\" >How to Tell if Your Paint is Already Bad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-paint-expire-lifesavvy\/#How_to_Track_the_Age_of_Your_Paint\" >How to Track the Age of Your Paint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Does Paint Expire? \u2013 LifeSavvy&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-9568 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2019\/09\/05246655.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2019\/09\/05246655.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2019\/09\/05246655.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"many colorful cans of paint, open to display the paint inside\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Andreas Kraus\/Shutterstock\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/paint-cans-on-different-colors-205467631\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/paint-cans-on-different-colors-205467631\">Andreas Kraus\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yes, paint does expire, but when it expires depends on the type of paint. You may not find an actual expiration date on the packaging, so how can you tell if your paint is still good?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basics_on_Paint_Types\"><\/span><b>Basics on Paint Types<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few main types of paint you\u2019re most likely to use in your home regularly. If you\u2019re an artist, you may also use acrylic or oil paints. In your home, oil and latex are commonly used.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Oil-Based Paints \u2013 <\/b>With proper care and storage, oil-based paints will last up to fifteen years. Oil-based paints use synthetic or natural oils, making it take longer to dry both in storage and when you\u2019re using it. It\u2019s a more durable paint option, though, which makes the long drying time worth it.<\/li>\n<li><b>Latex Paints \u2013 <\/b>Latex-based paint will only last up to ten years. This type of paint dries faster, but it is less durable than oil-based. It\u2019s also less shelf-stable.<\/li>\n<li><b>Acrylic Paints<\/b> \u2013 Acrylic paints, most commonly used in art, may last more than a decade, depending on packaging and storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proper_Storage_for_Paint\"><\/span><b>Proper Storage for Paint<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Properly storing your paint, no matter what type it is, will extend its life and ensure it lasts for the longest duration. Proper storage begins with tightly sealing the paint can or tube, but proper temperature matters as well. Keeping your paint sealed tightly helps keep it from drying out and all those precious compounds from wafting away and curing the paint in the can.<\/p>\n<p>Extreme temperatures, too cold or too hot, will im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely ruin your paint. Paint needs to be stored above 55 degrees Fahrenheit and below 72 degrees. This means storing your paint in the garage or a shed isn\u2019t a good idea if you want it to last. Keep it in the house where you have more control over the temperature. Latex paint, especially, is susceptible to freezing and one solid freeze is typically enough to turn it into a weird colored spongey mass, ruining it in the process.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Tell_if_Your_Paint_is_Already_Bad\"><\/span><b>How to Tell if Your Paint is Already Bad<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the things that signify your paint is bad:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If it\u2019s dried out.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s a fishy or odd smell that it didn\u2019t have before.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s chunky.<\/li>\n<li>When you stir it, it doesn\u2019t hold the proper smoothness and separates again quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So if it\u2019s odd-smelling\u2014you know; odder smelling than VOC-loaded paint already is\u2014and won\u2019t blend back together, it\u2019s time to dispose of it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_the_Age_of_Your_Paint\"><\/span><b>How to Track the Age of Your Paint<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep track of the age of your paint with diligence. Put the date of purchase on the container with a permanent marker. You should also keep a notebook of your paint purchases, especially if you\u2019re painting your home. If you ever want to paint in scrapes on the wall, you\u2019ll want the exact paint mix, and you may run out at some point (or have to toss your paint if it goes bad). Write down:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The brand name of the paint<\/li>\n<li>The purchase date<\/li>\n<li>The name of the paint color<\/li>\n<li>What type of paint it is and the finish type<\/li>\n<li>The formula numbers from the can<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That might seem excessive but trust us. Ten years from now, when you decide you want to repaint and you really like the color, the information above will make it an absolute breeze to get a fresh can in the exact shade you want.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '267914477473431');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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