5 DIY Leftover Paint Projects

After a big painting project, you’re sure to have leftover paint buckets. Don’t save them – use them!

Here are 5 DIY leftover paint projects to get you started.

Most homeowners don’t want the responsibility of holding onto paint from old projects. More often than not, it goes bad before you need it for touch-ups. Instead of wasting the paint, use it for a smaller project to update your home in another room.

Furniture Update

Old furniture can bring down the feeling in a room. Pull out old pieces from the garage or shed and give it new life with a coating of paint. If you don’t have pieces, visit some garage sales or thrift stores for an inexpensive piece to paint. Consider dressers, patio furniture, bookshelves, and other pieces. Be open to furniture that looks like it’s past its prime. The paint will do a lot to bring some style and new life.

Accent Door

Most homeowners have spent time picking out colors for trim and walls, so doors are typically forgotten. Choose to be bolder by adding color to the typical manufacturer white door. Using a bright or vivid color creates an eye-catching feature in your house.

Fresh Outdoor Accessories

Add color to flower pots, vases, and outdoor accessories for stylish pops in the room. This works with tired and worn out planters. You can use the color in the same room you painted it to compliment the look or place them outside for a colorful addition to a patio or front porch.

Stencil a Designs

While stenciling is a more tedious project than just adding all-over color, it can create a big impact. Stencils are available at craft or home improvement stores. It can be used in a pattern or as an artistic piece in itself.

Unique Art

If nothing else, grab a canvas and create some modern art. This is fun if you have kids at home. Take them outside and let them splatter and splash paint all over the canvas to display proudly. With the addition of a couple of colors, you’ll have a perfectly paired piece of unique art to hang.

Storing Paint

For those keen on storing paint, that is always an option. Never dispose of paint in the garbage. There are disposal sites within municipalities where you can dispose of household chemicals including paint. Rather, save it for a later date. Here’s how:

• Move paint from large cans to small, airtight containers.
• Label the new container with date and color codes.
• Keep the paint in child-proof areas that won’t freeze.

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