Asked on Aug 26, 2015

Paint saved for touchups

Pat H
by Pat H
I painted a bathroom last winter and saved leftover paint for touchups. I saved it in a glass jar w/screw on lid. I did some touchup yesterday and it has dried waaaaay lighter than when I painted last winter. What happened?
  4 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Aug 26, 2015
    Paint will break down over time.My suggestion is to get a small can for additional touch up and do it again.
  • Pat H Pat H on Aug 26, 2015
    The paint wasn't that old, only about 9 months old, so it reallly puzzled me.
  • Fiona Loper Fiona Loper on Aug 27, 2015
    the patches will darken over time.. painted surfaces change colour in the first twelve months due to UV exposure
  • Mary Mary on Aug 27, 2015
    Paint oxidizes on walls and will darken. You can sliver off a piece from your wall and have it matched. a pain I know, but it can be done.