Making old paint usable again

Question

Can I rescue wall paint that is a bit old? There are some dry flaky bits in it and it's been open a while. Can I make it as good as fresh paint?

Mcmillan · Answer

yrs you can depending if its water based or oil based

Masood · Answer

Yes you can absolutely make as good as fresh paint

Darren · Answer

U can give ut a good mix but might not be same specially if letmft open

Doug · Answer

I would say no ,the paint if it’s water based you could add a little water to it to to improve flow but if there’s dried paint in it as you have said that will not recover and  stick over your painted surface and so I would say the best thing to do is bin it .

Steven · Answer

I wouldn't use it personally by the time you've put it through something to sieve the bits out also paint has a shelf life

Greg · Answer

If the wall paint that you have is a bit old and has some dry flaky bits, you may be able to rescue it by stirring it thoroughly and adding some paint thinner to the mix. However, the success of this will depend on the type of paint and how long it has been opened for. In general, it is not recommended to use paint that is more than a year old, as it may have lost its effectiveness and become more difficult to work with. If the paint has been open for a long time or has significantly deteriorated, it may be best to purchase a new can of paint to ensure that you get the desired result.

Jan · Answer

Old cans of paint which have been stored properly can usually be used. (Stored in a cool dry place and tightly secured with no extreme heat or cold) If your old paint still has a nice consistency, it’s probably ok to use. If your old paint has separated but blends together nicely once mixed, its probably ok to use.

John · Answer

Hi Charles if the paint has a really bad smell to it then it's probably best to buy new as the smell can linger after use but if that's not a problem then you could siv the bits out with anything appropriate any more questions feel free to ask always happy to help in any way possible

Keith · Answer

No as with any emulsion after a long period of time it will begin to break down condensation will build up inside it will begin to smell like bad eggs and for that reason would advise not to use fresh is best

Paul · Answer

Hi , old paint with flakey patches is a sign of damp or poor preparation when it was painted. The flakey areas will need to be sanded back to a good sound surface then treated as if damp before applying new paint to the wall. 
If there were no flakey patches then you could try gently wiping the walls down, but long or short of it, you would be better off repainting the wall. Hope this help

Making old paint usable again

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