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Postby RogerS » 13 Jun 2016, 19:03

It's a good idea to place one side of a carrier bag on top of the open tin before putting the lid on.

I've found that it doesn't take long for the inside rim of these tins to start to rust which then gets into the paint.
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Mike G » 13 Jun 2016, 19:15

Good tip for steel tins. Also a good tip in the event of losing an O ring on the lid of a water bottle or jerry can. Lots of paint is sold in plastic "tins" these days, so not all water based paint needs this treatment ;).
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby DaveL » 14 Jun 2016, 09:00

I had the bottom of a steel tin rust though, I was too vigorous stirring the tin to get the separated pigment back into the finish. I caught it just before the contents dribbled down the shelf. Plastic tin are definitely the best for water based finishes.
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Andyp » 14 Jun 2016, 09:01

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?
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby RogerS » 14 Jun 2016, 09:39

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?


I think the going off is more likely to do with it being water-based. The condensation you see is indirectly related as it's water that's come out of the paint. Shelf-life of water-based paints is pants. In fact, IMO. water-based paints are pants and of them all Farrow-and-Ball are the skankiest pair you can find!
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby 9fingers » 14 Jun 2016, 10:10

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 think I look for on the tin is "high in VOCs"

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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby RogerS » 14 Jun 2016, 10:24

9fingers wrote:....
I'm afraid the first thing I look for on the tin is "high in VOCs"

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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Andyp » 14 Jun 2016, 10:37

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"

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I whole heartedly agree. Only ever use emulsion on internal ceilings and walls and only ever buy in UK.
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby 9fingers » 14 Jun 2016, 10:42

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"

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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.

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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby RogerS » 14 Jun 2016, 12:18

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


I expect that there is an army of Euro-crats beavering away to put a stop to that, even as I type :eusa-whistle:
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby 9fingers » 14 Jun 2016, 12:56

Happiness is .......
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Taken from a 2.5l tin of PU varnish that arrived this morning

EU VOC limit 400g/l , this product is 396g/l 99% of the maximum. Lovely well behaved stuff going onto my bookcase project.

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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Tusses » 14 Jun 2016, 13:32

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
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Andyp » 14 Jun 2016, 13:36

I can remember my grandad "painting" his front garden fence with the used engine oil from my uncles cars. It was dual purpose. 1) excellent protection.
and 2) it smelt so awful it prevented people from loitering and leaning on the fence.
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby 9fingers » 14 Jun 2016, 13:47

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


You can still buy full strength creosote in UK 25l drums

google for "bird brand creosote"

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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Andyp » 14 Jun 2016, 13:54

Gotta love their authentication box to ascertain if you are a professional user or not.
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Tusses » 14 Jun 2016, 14:18

I knew you could get it for trade use .. I just expected you would need a trade account or some proof ?

or just type "yes" where it asks you if you are a proffessional user ? :lol:
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby 9fingers » 14 Jun 2016, 14:27

They don't give a stuff. As long as they have a record that everyone they sell to is trade they are covered for any audit.

It is the same with cash and carry's and Costco. you can get in with the flimsiest of trade ID. Print a letter heading off in word, get some business cards for a fiver and you are in.
Costco asked me for a bank statement and never followed it up and that was 3 years ago and I've never shown them one.

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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Tusses » 14 Jun 2016, 14:42

Ah Costco .. we have an account there .. sometimes we just pop in if passing, for the free food samples and cheap canteen :-) :lol:
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby 9fingers » 14 Jun 2016, 15:20

Tusses wrote:Ah Costco .. we have an account there .. sometimes we just pop in if passing, for the free food samples and cheap canteen :-) :lol:


I have taken the wife out to lunch there a few times but she is not always that impressed! The food is fine but it does not seem to count as "taking her out" for some reason. Even when I suggest it is killing two birds with one stone it does not seem to help :lol:
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Tusses » 14 Jun 2016, 16:41

:lol:
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby DaveL » 14 Jun 2016, 19:41

Tusses wrote:

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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby wallace » 15 Jun 2016, 16:56

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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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby 9fingers » 15 Jun 2016, 17:09

wallace wrote:Bob that creosote you mentioned is it the real I am. The stuff I get local doesn't even smell like creosote.


Yes it is the mutts nuts. It will blow your head off if you stick your nose in the drum and breathe too hard!
Two versions, one that will go brown relatively quickly and the "black as your hat" type which is just starting to fade on my workshop after 10 years facing the sun.

You need to be careful not to splash it on your skin especially if it is sunny when using it as I got burned.
If there is no wind then it sprays well - use a cheap HVLP as it can make the O ring seals swell but they do go back later. I just kept spraying until it would take no more.

About 50 foot x 9 foot had nearly 40 litres of the stuff. It will not be rotting :lol:

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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Tusses » 15 Jun 2016, 19:29

and when using it .. wear clothes that you can burn afterwards ! :lol:
it stinks for months !

awesome stuff though ! :D
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Re: Storing water-based paint

Postby Andyp » 15 Jun 2016, 19:54

I wonder what customs (both sides) would think if they spied it in the back of the car. Tempted to try.
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