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Can I seal a tin of paint with clingfilm and rubber bands?

  • 12-05-2022 03:33PM
    #1
    Dinarius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,445 ✭✭✭


    The lid of a tin of water-based paint has been damaged.

    Can I use clingfilm and rubber bands to seal it/cover it?

    Thanks.

    D.



Comments

  • #2
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,384 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    Cling film isn't much of a seal considering how easy it is to pop, especially when under tension.



  • #3
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    I've often used it to cover paint cans and buckets overnight, or even a couple of days. I don't bother with rubber bands, just wrap it ariynd the entire can a couple of times. IMO it gives a very good seal, but is obviously easy to damage.

    If I was in your situation my first thought would be to try and use a different container. I regularly use small resealable containers to save remaining paint for touching up. Another option would be to wrap the paint tin with cling film many times to increase the durability.



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