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Paint Wise: Buy The Right Size
According to the National Paint and Coating Association, the equivalent of two gallons of paint per person is purchased each year in the U.S. How much of this ends up either stored in a garage or thrown in the garbage?
Collection of leftover paint is expensive, and many local communities do not have the resources available to offer this service on a continuous basis to local residents. You can help by better estimating paint needs per project, which will minimize the amount of paint being sent to your local landfill.
When using paint for projects in and around your home, it is always best to purchase and use only what you will need for the job.
A paint specialist or retailer can help you calculate the correct amount of paint needed for a specific project.
Buying only what you need not only cuts down on the amount of leftover paint for storage, reuse or disposal, but it also saves you money!