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Saving Leftover Paint

Up-cycle your old squeeze ketchup bottles. I use them to store my leftover water based paints. I use a funnel to pour the paint into the bottle and a rubber spatula to scrap the remaining paint from the can. Nothing is wasted, the empty can is nearly spotless.

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They are easy to use, takes minimal shelf space, and stores for years in the plastic bottle. I also label them with the peel off label from the paint can, or with permanent marker. I have been using this method for over 15 years now and it really works well for me.

 
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February 17, 2010

When you are done with a small glass jar with a screw lid, wash both pieces well and dry. The next time you have a paint job before putting the lid on the can, pour some into your little jar and store it.

 
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October 23, 2006

Cut a piece of aluminum foil and place it directly on top of the paint. You can use the paint can lid as a template for cutting the foil.

 
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September 12, 2008

I have paint in very large containers that my painter used to paint my entire house. How can I put some in smaller containers that I can actually use to touch up small areas? Thank you.

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September 12, 20080 found this helpful

I pour it into pint jars and put a piece of plastic wrap over the jar before screwing the lid on. Then I write on a piece of freezer tape the color, where I bought it, and when and where I used it and stick it to the side of the jar.

 
September 15, 20080 found this helpful

Don't remember what they cost, but Home Depot & Lowe's have a thingy made for this purpose. Even has a brush attached so you can unscrew it, do the touchup & put the cover back on.

 
By Jane (Guest Post)
September 16, 20080 found this helpful

If you have an automotive paint supplier close by, they sell cone shaped strainers and small (pint) paint cans. Be sure to keep the lid off the old can as it should have the "recipe" for the paint code on it.

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(if it was a mix). I work in a body shop and this is what I would do.

 
By Becky (Guest Post)
September 16, 20080 found this helpful

I reuse baby food jars just for this purpose. I have one jar for each different paint color in my house. I just labeled the jars with the paint's location, and voila! Any time I need to touch up, it's easy to just grab the little jar and a paintbrush and get to work.

 
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February 17, 2010

To be thrifty with my storage space, I save the leftover paint in a small gladware type container rather than the large paint can.

 
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