In other words, instead of standing it upright, would there be any harm in letting it lie horizontally?

If you keep the cap on it, you should be okay. Also, you will have to put in some type of area where it won't roll around. Perhaps a bin or block on each side.

Here's a post that might help - https://www.hunker.com/13416079/how-to-store-spray-paint-in-a-garage

Yes, I do....just make sure you have the cap on well so the nozzle doesn't hit anything while it is horizontal and spray all over.

Should not matter. You main concern is storing in a hot area or a garage that gets too cold.

Hi Thea, the only thing to remember when storing it on its side is that it can leak out of the nozzle. If you lay them at even the slightest incline, you will keep them from leaking.

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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage
on Sep 2, 2020

Yes, you can lay the cans on their sides.

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Chloe Crabtree
on Sep 2, 2020

Yes, as always, you just want to make sure you shake it thoroughly before trying to use it.

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Recreated Designs
on Sep 2, 2020

Hi Thea, the only thing to remember when storing it on its side is that it can leak out of the nozzle. If you lay them at even the slightest incline, you will keep them from leaking.

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Em
on Sep 2, 2020

Should not matter. You main concern is storing in a hot area or a garage that gets too cold.

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K. Rupp
on Sep 2, 2020

Yes, I do....just make sure you have the cap on well so the nozzle doesn't hit anything while it is horizontal and spray all over.

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Chas' Crazy Creations
on Sep 2, 2020

Here's a post that might help - https://www.hunker.com/13416079/how-to-store-spray-paint-in-a-garage

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Kathy Gunter Law
on Sep 2, 2020

If you keep the cap on it, you should be okay. Also, you will have to put in some type of area where it won't roll around. Perhaps a bin or block on each side.

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Can spray-paint be stored flat?

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