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Unopened Paint from 2010 - Still OK?

10 years ago

I have un-opened gallon cans of Benjamin Moore Aura Matte paint that have a date on the lid label of July 2010. These cans have been stored in a basement, where the temperatures run about 68-75 degrees during the year. Is this paint still usable now that it's more than 3 years old, and will it still look good when applied to drywall?

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Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
10 years ago
Should be fine.
Vertise
10 years ago
Before you have them shaken, you might want to wipe off the inside lid. The paint can start to dry there over time and when they shake it bits get in the mix so you have to sieve the paint.
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