Have you ever wondered if the bucket of latex paint in the corner can still be used? Tell you, don't throw it away in a hurry! Expiration does not mean deterioration. The shelf life of latex paint is generally about 3 years. If it is only a few days or months overdue, it can still be used. Judging whether latex paint is available depends not on the label, but on its actual situation.

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The name, trademark, net content, composition, usage and precautions are usually marked on the packaging of latex paint. Don't forget to check the production date and shelf life, and choose the latest product. At the same time, the environmental protection test report is also an important reference, which can let you know whether the VOC, free formaldehyde and heavy metal contents of latex paint meet the national standards.

Open can detection

High-quality latex paint should be viscous, milky white, non-caking, and even have no odor after mixing. You can put some on your fingers. If the conjunctiva is dry within a few minutes and the conjunctiva is malleable, it is a safe coating.

Weighing assembly

Qualified latex paint, the weight of 5 liters is about 7 kg, and the weight of 18 liters is about 25 kg. If you can't hear the shaking sound when lifting the paint bucket, it means that the latex paint has sufficient viscosity and high quality.