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Exterior Painting Guide


STEP 7 – Clean Up and Properly Disposal of Paint

Water-based paints make cleaning up fast and easy. Clean any spills with a damp cloth before they dry. Clean brushes, rollers and other tools with soap and water.

PLEASE THINK ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT

  • Try to buy only the amount of paint you’ll need for your project.
  • Save small amounts of leftover paint for future touch-ups. To keep the paint fresh for future use, put a layer of plastic wrap over the mouth of the can before replacing the lid securely.
  • Cans with completely dried paint residue may be disposed of in ordinary household trash. Leave the lid off the container so the collector can see that the paint has dried.
  • Never pour leftover paint down a drain on into a storm sewer.