Title: Does Emulsion Paint Go Off? - DIY Boss
Headings: Does Emulsion Paint Go Off?
Does Emulsion Paint Go Off?
Why Does Emulsion Paint Go Off?
How To Tell if Emulsion Paint Has Gone Off?
Best Place To Store Emulsion Paint
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Content: A stable temperature will prolong the shelf life of emulsion paint. While it might seem a good idea to store emulsion paint outside in the shed, the changing of temperatures from the heat of summer to the harsh coldness of winter will negatively affect emulsion paint causing it to smell and go bad. So how long does emulsion paint last without going off? Firstly, always check the paint with the points below but with proper storage, you can often use emulsion paint up to 6 months old but it really depends on the brand of emulsion and how the paints been stored. How To Tell if Emulsion Paint Has Gone Off? Emulsion paint that goes off usually leaves an unpleasant smell. There are a couple of ways to tell that emulsion paint has gone off. When was the last time you used the paint? If it was 5 years ago when you originally moved in then just buy a new tin of emulsion. It’s better to be safe than sorry.