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I've got some paint that is probably 2, 2 1/2 years old, and has been stored in the attic. Is it still good if I shake the hell/mix it up good, or does the heat/time make it turn into crap? I have not opened the can yet, so no idea what the hell it will look like inside. I also have one, similar age, in the garage, so not exposed to as much heat, but just as old.
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has it been opened at all? i did a quick search, and it seems like opened paint has a life of 2-years, at best. i've had similar results...i had some latex paint that was useless after about 3-years. i kept it in the garage, thinking that i would use it later...when i went to use it, it wouldn't mix properly and had a very strange color. (i guess that the color mixes had separated) i'm sure that the temperature changes in the garage didn't help much, either.Originally posted by yellowstang View Post -
If it freezes, it's done. If it's unopened and never frozen, it will last indefinitely.Comment
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that could've been the issue with mine...being in the garage, it could've gotten cold enough to freeze at some point.Originally posted by Vertnut View PostComment
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In this part of Texas, I highly doubt it ever freezes in the garage. As long as it doesnt, its fine. I have seen paint sometimes seperate to a point that they will no longer mix back up too. Best way to tell if a paint has ever been frozen is to open it up and smell it. If it smells like yesterdays mexical dinner in a barf bag...it has frozen at some point.Originally posted by STANGGT40 View Post
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Just open it and see, but I'd be prepared to get new paint. We used some 3-4 year old paint once, but we never really store it outside. Just stains and sealers are outside.Originally posted by MR EDDComment
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We had a couple of gallons left over in a five gallon bucket that had sat for a couple of years. Opened it a few weeks ago and it had the most toxic smell to it that I have ever encountered. Literally making us sick and had to air out the house pretty thoroughly...Comment
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