I recently found an old can of acrylic paint in my house while doing some cleaning. I wanted to know if it had gone bad. I asked my father when he had bought it, and he told me that this paint was bought around 5 years back when we got our house painted. The paint looked fine to me but I still wanted to know how long does acrylic paint last. Turns out that it can last for up to 15 years. But there are a few conditions that may impact the longevity of the paint.
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How Long Will Acrylic Paint Last?
As I have mentioned, I learned that acrylic paint can last up to 2 – 15 years, depending on a few conditions, such as
If the can of paint ever opened.
Whether the paint was sealed properly or not
The location where it was stored.
The temperature of the place where it was stored
I also learned how to tell if the paint has gone bad. Here are a few points that can help in determining whether the paint is usable or not.
If the paint appears to be Chunky, lumpy, or smelly. This could happen due to repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
If the paint has a bad smell, then it indicates that there is bacterial growth in it and should not be used.
Now, there could be a separation in the paint as well, but simply turning the can upside down a few times could solve this. I checked all of these for my paint, and it seemed good to me. I hope this answers your query on how long are acrylic paints good for.
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