Painting - How long is outdoor paint good for?

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ChrisMc
10-08-06, 09:32 PM
I purchase my house 3 yrs ago and bought an outdoor paint to repaint the side porch. Well I never got around to doing it but am ready now (ahh too much to do)

Is that can of paint I bought 3 yrs ago still good to use? its been stored in a closet inside the house for that 3 years

Thanks

twelvepole
10-08-06, 10:53 PM
Paint is probably still good. Take it to the paint store where you got it and ask them to shake it up for you.
marksr
10-09-06, 04:21 PM
As long as paint isn't subjected to high temps [or latex to freezing] it will last almost indefinetly if well sealed.

As noted it should be mixed well and there is a slight possibility it might be in need of straining.

slickshift
10-09-06, 07:32 PM
Should be fine