I started a project a month ago to paint some interior walls but I got too busy to finish, can I continue with interior paint that has been sitting in our garage in below freezing temperatures to work again? I was wondering if I need to go buy another can of the same paint instead of messing up and taking a risk of using what I have already started to uset. Can anyone help me before I begin the project again. HELP!
2007-01-31 23:37:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Just FYI...the paint is water based. Hope that helps when answering the question. Thanks! :)
2007-02-01 00:00:45 · update #1
There is no "set" answer to this, as paint comes in a vast number of chemical combinations, and it depends on the paint you have.
A very broad answer is that some water-based paints will not survive. Others will survive, but may dry with a flaky or loose finish when applied. Some will work nearly, or fully, as well as before.
Oil-based paints are harder to predict. The solvents will be undamaged, but the solids may congeal and become useless.
All you can do is to slowly thaw your paint indoors, (do NOT apply any heat to speed it up,) then try to mix it. If it mixes well, try it on a spare piece of material and let it dry for a few days, then examine it and rub it with a coarse cloth to test its staying ability.
Note
Once it is fully dry, compare the newly-painted piece with whatever you painted before, as the frozen paint may have acquired a colour shift.
2007-01-31 23:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue, as a painter for 28 years, open the can and if it smells like rotten eggs, it's no good. If not try putting a very small amount of water in it and stir it. Sometimes if it's hardend the pigments deteriate and the color may be slightly off. E-mail me if I can help.If in doubt it's best to just buy another can. If you decide to use it be sure to strain it. An old pair of panty-hose will do the trick.
2007-02-01 02:24:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how bad it was frozen, and how often. If it mixes well, and doesn't have any a lumpy texture, it should be fine. There is a great website that covers questions like this at http://www.paintquality.com/ I find it a great resource for unbiased information from reputable, experienced chemists and engineer's. I pondered that same question for many years, and had many varied answers from different paint stores and painters. Hope that answers your question!
2007-01-31 23:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by jomon32000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the paint will not stick well. The adhsives in paints don't like to freeze. Bring the paint to one of the home centers and have them color match it for you.
2007-02-01 03:52:30 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The paint probably froze. You can try getting it warmed up, stir the heck out of it and if there are no lumps you can use it. If there are, then you'll have to buy a new can.
2007-02-01 00:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, just make sure you stirred it up extremely well before you use it.
Good Luck.
2007-02-01 00:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT USE THE PAINT THAT HAS BEEN IMPACTED BY WEATHER - LEARN FROM MY EXPERIENCE AND BUY ANOTHER CAN.
2007-02-01 01:26:17 · answer #7 · answered by ClassyLady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋