If you’ve bought too many paints for your project and have a lot of paints you haven’t used, don’t throw them away! Why waste good things when there are all kinds of creative ways to take advantage of it?
The best thing to do with the rest of the paint is to give it to someone who can use it. Give your friends extra paint. Or, if you know what you can use, donate to your local charity. Recycled paints may be an option, but in some conditions it is easier than others (Go to Earth911 Recycling Search to find a recycling program in your area).
If your gift options are fresh, there are four ideas to get started, from practical to whimsical. Finding a way to use that remaining paint yourself is probably the most satisfying solution of all.
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Use as a base coat or primer
Some do-it-yourselfers tend to skip this advance step.
“If you’re changing the color from something very dark to very bright or vice versa, hanging the remaining paint that’s close to the final color, then using it will give you one less coat of final color,” says Paul Fresina. Paint Carea nonprofit organization with paint recycling programs in 10 states and the District of Columbia.
“Using it will probably save you from buying more of what you have on the wall, and you don’t need to take it to a paint recycling centre,” Frecina points out.
Adds an unexpected pop of colour
Look around you! There are many places around the house that you don’t actually have. need Paint – But the effects when you give them a coat or two Can be converted. How about painting different colours on each wall in your garage and adding a different dose? The wall behind the bookshelfor make Inside the closet A completely new space?
Are you not sure you have the right colour? try Draw your own picture. However, make sure you increase it slightly first to make sure you like the color produced. A little experimentation won’t ruin the entire batch.
Paint the canvas
Even if it’s your first time, try your hand at art. A single color canvas can leave the wall and may earn a compliment from friends. Start with the canvas you already have.
We’ve all seen some canvas paintings at thrift stores, but don’t really want to find a new home. Or maybe there are pieces that just collect dust in your closet. Because you no longer love it or match the current decoration. In either case, you can take that old canvas and make it a blank slate – you can find some tips on how to do it happyhooligans.ca and www.ehow.com.
Once the slate is wiped clean, pull out the remaining paint you have and see what you can create. If you are not satisfied with the results, try again. As long as there is extra paint, there is an opportunity to get it right.
Create a chalkboard paint
Paint on the blackboardTurning walls into message boards and creative spaces has become a huge hit these days, but if you have the rest of your latex painting, you don’t have to go and buy them in the store. You need to add Thundered Grout Create a surface ready to write with chalk. You can lie down from home improvement projects like bathroom tiling or get them at the hardware store.
Please check tutorial From a beautiful confused woman to see how to make a chalkboard wall. You can keep your project small – you can take out and paint the back of the door, fridge sign, potted plant containers The whole wall.
Do not convert leftovers into old, unused paint. Make it work and make your space more personal while reducing waste in landfills. enjoy!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on October 7th, 2013, but was updated in March 2025.
