What Do I Do With My Leftover Paint?
You just completed a paint job, or better yet, Brooks Painting just completed one for you. You have leftover paint and want to figure out what to do with it. Here are some perfect uses for the extra paint that you have sitting around.1.) Use it. Accent walls are a great way to add a little pop with paint you have sitting around. Maybe you have a small bedroom or bathroom that needs painting. That old storage shed out back needs a new coat, or the side fence. Look around your house and see what you can use that old paint for before you move on to the next steps.
2.) Keep it. It is always good to have touch up paint after a project is completed. The way paint manufacturers are constantly being forced to change the makeup of paint, it is best to have an old can around. Make sure it is labeled, and the lids are securely on so that no air gets to the paint. Store it in a location where the temperatures will not freeze of get too hot.
3.) Share it. If you have a lot of paint leftover, offer it to your friends and family. Has someone commented how much they love the color of your room or house? Save them a few dollars and give them the paint. Don’t forget to refer them to Brooks Painting.
4.) Recycle it. In California we now paint a fee on every quart, gallon, and five gallon bucket of paint we buy. This goes to California Paint Care, our state paint recycling fee. Most paint stores are required to take your old leftover paint, and most landfills have free drop-offs too. Brooks Painting will be hosting a free recycling drop off for the month of August. You can drop off any old paint cans, as long as they are in good condition and not leaking for free to our office. We will then properly dispose of it for you.
