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Andyp wrote:I've recently had to chuck out about a 1/3rd of a tin (plastic) of emulsion. Probably stored for about 3 years. It had undeniably gone off. It stank to high heaven and was covered in mould. Seal on the lid appeared to be good. I have noticed in the past what appears to be condensation on the inside of plastic tubs. Is this likely and the probable cause of paint going off?
9fingers wrote:....
I'm afraid the first thing I look for on the tin is "high in VOCs"
Bob
9fingers wrote:Apart from traditional emulsion paint for internal use, I've not found water based products, paints, stains or varnishes that behave satisfactorily.
Devil of a job getting them laid off to a decent finish as they dry too quickly, stains go streaky, coloured varnishes don't go on evenly.
I'm afraid the first thing I look for on the tin is "high in VOCs"
Bob
Andyp wrote:9fingers wrote:Apart from traditional emulsion paint for internal use, I've not found water based products, paints, stains or varnishes that behave satisfactorily.
Devil of a job getting them laid off to a decent finish as they dry too quickly, stains go streaky, coloured varnishes don't go on evenly.
I'm afraid the first thing I look for on the tin is "high in VOCs"
Bob
I whole heartedly agree. Only ever use emulsion on internal ceilings and walls and only ever buy in UK.
9fingers wrote:Andyp wrote:9fingers wrote:Apart from traditional emulsion paint for internal use, I've not found water based products, paints, stains or varnishes that behave satisfactorily.
Devil of a job getting them laid off to a decent finish as they dry too quickly, stains go streaky, coloured varnishes don't go on evenly.
I'm afraid the first thing I look for on the tin is "high in VOCs"
Bob
I whole heartedly agree. Only ever use emulsion on internal ceilings and walls and only ever buy in UK.
I have another friend in France who also only uses UK emulsion - strange how quality varies even between adjacent countries.
Bob
Tusses wrote:oh the irony !
I have stuff rotting all around me as I have some old original creosote .. which is now saved for best ! lol
I have some old original Nitromorse .. saved for the same !
none of the "new" products are as good IMHO
Tusses wrote:Ah Costco .. we have an account there .. sometimes we just pop in if passing, for the free food samples and cheap canteen :-)
Tusses wrote:
wallace wrote:Bob that creosote you mentioned is it the real I am. The stuff I get local doesn't even smell like creosote.
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