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Old 04-01-2020, 06:41 AM
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more important to record paint codes so store can match mix,,, understand saving leftover paint especially colors for the most often nicked places that need touchups
why does paint come in soft metal cans ? because paint's not designed for long-term storage,,, we buy mostly in 5's which are plastic & we can store but never for more than 6mos

Ha, I've been keeping leftover paint in a spare filing cabinet in my garage...never realizing that even after all these years living in Florida I'm still thinking like a 'northerner' when it comes to some things...

keeping a record of the paint code makes all the sense in the world...and the reality is now that the kids are grown and left the coop they are no longer wreaking havoc with the walls and there's very little touch up needed

thanks to the OP for opening my eyes on paint storage