Save Leftover Paint in Smaller Containers

Touch Up Paint Post by ThriftyFun (4042) | (05/27/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact When painting a room, keep a small jar and fill it with the paint, mark the color and which room it's from on it, and you'll have it at hand in no time to do quick touch ups in the room. By Regina Burrell RE: Save Leftover Paint in Smaller Containers Post by darlin daisy (3) | (12/29/2004) Contact Just in case you don't happen to have a small container and are determined to save the big can and all...be sure to store it upside down. That way it will not get the thick film on the top and will be easier to mix/shake. Handy Touch Up Paint Post by ThriftyFun (4042) | (11/22/2004) Profile | Blog! | Contact After painting, pour some leftover paint in an empty jar, (such as a baby food jar) and label it for an easy way to walk around doing easy touch up jobs on walls. You can carry it around easier and may actually be tempted to touch up the spot quicker than if you had to haul out the big can of paint. By Gary S Save Leftover Paint for Touch-ups Post by ThriftyFun (4042) | (08/27/2004) Profile | Blog! | Contact My tip is: When you're painting a room and you have a small amount of paint leftover, don't throw it away. Find a small container to put it in, preferably a tin or a jar, close the lid tight, label it and save it for touch-ups. By Lisa Trudeau Editor's Note: Another good idea is to put a label on the jar with the batch code number from the can, the exact paint name, the manufacturer name and the solvent that can be used for cleaning brushes. RE: Save Leftover Paint in Smaller Containers Post By Jon in Birmingham (Guest Post) (06/17/2004) Another good container is a plastic peanut butter jar. They seal very tightly and can be shaken as well as stirred. A 2-inch brush will fit without interference.