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(64,334 posts) Sun Jul 1, 2012, 03:41 PM Jul 2012

Can I use old paint and primer that have been stored in a very hot attic for years?

Or should I discard them? I need the paint for touch up so it won't cause any harm if it doesn't work, but I'm wondering if I should take the old primer to hazardous waste and buy new. The can says "do not freeze" but doesn't say how hot it should't get. Advice welcome. Thanks!

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Can I use old paint and primer that have been stored in a very hot attic for years? (Original Post) yardwork Jul 2012 OP

Probably is fine if sealed properly.... PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #1

Thanks. Actually I've been a little worried about having paint up in that hot attic. yardwork Jul 2012 #2

Update - I used the primer and it seemed to work fine. yardwork Jul 2012 #3

i live in a climate that has extremes of hot and cold NMDemDist2 Jul 2012 #4

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)

1. Probably is fine if sealed properly....

Reply to yardwork (Original post)

Sun Jul 1, 2012, 03:47 PM

Jul 2012

Remove any skin on top and mix throughly.

yardwork

(64,334 posts)

2. Thanks. Actually I've been a little worried about having paint up in that hot attic.

Reply to PoliticAverse (Reply #1)

Sun Jul 1, 2012, 03:49 PM

Jul 2012

When I finish this current project I'm taking it all to the hazardous waste recycling center. No more paint and primer in the attic for me.

I'm glad to know that it is probably ok to use, though.

yardwork

(64,334 posts)

3. Update - I used the primer and it seemed to work fine.

Reply to yardwork (Original post)

Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:23 AM

Jul 2012

It was a little lumpy - I had to stir it a lot, but when I brushed it on the lumps dissipated. I painted it on trim and then painted over with semi-gloss and everything seems fine.

NMDemDist2

(49,314 posts)

4. i live in a climate that has extremes of hot and cold

Reply to yardwork (Reply #3)

Sun Jul 15, 2012, 12:56 PM

Jul 2012

and i have successfully used years old paint! stir it VERY well and it worked fine for me!

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