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Old 03-31-2020, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Wherever you store metal paint cans, they can rust and leak. I would at least place them in some type of plastic tray or storage bin to protect your cabinets and floors. I once had several paint cans stored on shelving in a basement. The bottoms rusted out and the paint ran all over the basement floor. I think that pouring the paint into heavy duty plastic containers is a cleaner and better way to go. My opinion.
I agree with you. We stored paint in the garage. One of the cans rusted badly, and it discolored the paint. Couldn't use it.