How long does interior paint last? And is it okay to throw it out?

If I used it 2 years ago and have a half can left, is it still good? Also, if you have leftover paint that you do not want, is it safe to put out with regular trash?

If it's only two years old, and you can stir it up so that it's smooth and even (with no clumps), then I'm pretty sure it's still good. I know that I've used paint that old with no ill effects. I'm not sure how old is too old - but two years is not too old.

As for disposal, different cities have different policies. My town wants you to mix the old paint with cat litter or saw dust and let it dry out before they will take it. Other towns have a "household hazardous waste" (HHW) collection day, or have a HHW drop off location. I even know of a few towns that will take old paint (and solvents and so forth) and give them to inner city charities to help with rehabbing old homes.

You could check your city's web site to see what their policy is. Look for the public works department, and see what they have to say about household hazardous waste disposal.

Good luck.

Tags

　　Beer, Wine & Spirits 　　Other - Home & Garden 　　Maintenance & Repairs 　　Garden & Landscape 　　Do It Yourself (DIY) 　　Decorating & Remodeling 　　Cleaning & Laundry 　　Other - Family & Relationships 　　Weddings 　　Singles & Dating 　　Marriage & Divorce

Related information

About feng shui, where should I place my money frog in my office?

i have been studying fengshui on and off as a hobby, and i dont really believe in the statues. because they really work, then we are all millionaires now. but i have read somewhere that you put ...

How do I paint my furniture distressed Americana?

I would possibly paint the chest with a heavy primer (Kilz is good) I wouldn't put to much effort in it to make it perfect just paint it roughly. Then I would go over it with the blue that you...

How to cover vertical blinds in my apartment?

Okay, not allowed to take them down...hmm. I had these and they were basically slats clipped to the track at the top. You should be able to gently pull the slat out by tugging straight down-it ju...

What effect does dark furniture on light walls have?

Everyone has their own opinion as to what looks good to them. I personally like the look of dark furniture against light walls. I like the contrast instead of everything blending as it would seem...

Does anyone know easy ways to maximixe space in a small living area?

First - get some under-the-bed storage units: either drawer or pull-out tupperware containers for blankets or out-of season clothes. If you have a closet, add shelves in the back for more storage ...

What is the best way to cut through 4 layers of drywall?

Give the 10 to Bubba. No other answer is needed. They can be rented or purchased for under $100, and if the job is large enough BUY one, or more. I have 2,,, a Porter, and a Milwaukee,,, ...

What is the best way to remove wallpaper that is directly pasted onto drywall or drywall type?

Very unfortunate that the wall was not primed be for the wall paper. Use a garden sprayer (pump up bottle not the little trigger kind) with hot water and fabric softener. Don't' bother ...

What is the cheapest way to cover kitchen floor?

Cork Tiles Have a look at cork tiles, they have come a long way from the old boring colours. The site below gives you a look at some of the colours and patterns they come in. Not only do cor...