Paint Colours (bottom, left to right): Nano White HDC-MD-06, Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13, Dolphin Fin 790C-3, Cracked Pepper PPU18-01
You’ve put a bow on your latest paint project, and it turned out great. A colour you love is now on the walls and the only thing left to do is stand back and admire your work. As you’re cleaning up, you notice a little unused paint left in the bottom of the can.
Knowing paint is hazardous to pour down the drain, what are the options to dispose of it? Here are a few guilt-free ideas:
ONE
You want to keep your new wall colour as pristine as the day you rolled it! However, life happens, and smudges can appear. Save some paint in an air-tight container for touch-ups later.
TWO
Left over paint is perfect for transformations. Below are some thought-starters:Upcycle an old piece of furniture
Add a pop of colour to brighten up the room.
Turn something basic into something decorative.
Before throwing it out, dry it out. A small amount of paint in the bucket will dry in the sun. For larger amounts, mix with equal parts kitty litter or some newspaper and let it dry solid. This only works for latex paint. Oil-based products need to go to the recycling centre.
FOUR
For larger amounts of paint that won’t be used, paint can be donated to companies like Habitat for Humanity. Schools and shelters often take paint as well.
FIVE
Most neighbourhoods have recycling centres that take left over paint. Here is a link to find the closest in your area https://earth911.com/
On to the next project!
Colourfully yours,
Erika
