Painting - exterior paint for interior

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02-18-01, 05:02 PM
I am painting a basment bedroom and I have a five gallon bucket of exterior paint. Is there any reason I should not use this to paint inside?
Thanks
Diane

02-19-01, 07:20 AM
As far as the paint sticking to the walls and staying, yes it will, but...I took a painting course many years ago, the instructor mentioned that some exterior paints can put off fumes with time, I have nothing to back that statement up however. I would play it safe and use interior if you want my humble opinion :)