Very often, after the completion of repair work, we have unspent paints and varnishes. Throwing them away is a pity, and quite uneconomical. You never know what kind of situation may arise, suddenly any flaws will come out after repair and they will need to be tinted. That is why it is necessary to ensure the correct storage of paints and varnishes. We will consider in more detail how to do this correctly, and what mistakes you can make while doing this.
After finishing the painting, thoroughly clean the lid and the edges of the tanks from paint. So you can tightly close the container and prevent air from entering. And if you need paint again, the can can be easily opened.
If the lid does not want to close tightly, then in no case should you knock on it with a hammer. So you only deform it, and air will enter the jar. It is best to use a wooden block as a lining for a hammer blow.
In case of a loose fit of the lid to the jar, use a sealant. For these purposes, foil or any other dense material is ideal.
If you have very little paint left in a large jar, it is recommended to pour it into a glass container. The main thing is that the lid tightly twist. This storage option does not require a lot of space, and it looks very nice. Additionally, you can stick a piece of paper on the jar with information about the composition and characteristics of the paint.
It is important to choose a cool place to store paints and varnishes. Since they do not like constant temperature changes. Moreover, this place should be still dry and dark. Direct exposure to sunlight and increased humidity can significantly change the composition of the paint, and it will lose its basic physical and chemical properties. And most importantly, this place should be located as far as possible from the children. Or completely restrict their access to paints and varnishes.
Some experts recommend an extraordinary way of storing paint. To enable long-term storage, turn the jar upside down. If you decide on this method, then make sure that the lid fits snugly on the jar and that the paint does not leak.
Following the above rules, the paintwork materials remaining after the repair will serve you well the next time.
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