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CkGm
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A new life for a non-returnable can of paint? Neutral color?
I bought a can of paint for our new bathroom in semi-gloss and found out this morning from the contractor that it needed to be satin I am an idiot for relying on the paint store guy and not checking.
Now I am stuck with a gallon of $50 paint! Should I sell it on craigslist or is that dumb? 
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Posted 5/20/10 1:25 PM  |
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Re: A new life for a non-returnable can of paint? Neutral color?
save it for a bedroom make-over?
donate it to habitat for humanity - I think they have a re-sale store in the ronkonkoma area.
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| Posted 5/20/10 1:59 PM |
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SusiBee
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Re: A new life for a non-returnable can of paint? Neutral color?
Why should it make a difference if it is semi-gloss or satin ? It's just a finish not a type of paint (oil vs. water based)
You could always use it to paint the inside of closets.
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| Posted 5/20/10 2:01 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: A new life for a non-returnable can of paint? Neutral color?
I would bring it back to the store to see if they can give you a discount on a new can of paint. Some stores have a returned paint can section.
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| Posted 5/20/10 2:19 PM |
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PaddysGirl
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Re: A new life for a non-returnable can of paint? Neutral color?
Can I ask why it needs to be satin? I did my bathroom in semi. I'm curious as to the contractor's reasoning
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Re: A new life for a non-returnable can of paint? Neutral color?
Posted by PaddysGirl
Can I ask why it needs to be satin? I did my bathroom in semi. I'm curious as to the contractor's reasoning
me too..
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| Posted 5/20/10 3:34 PM |
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Re: A new life for a non-returnable can of paint? Neutral color?
My parents were just in the same situation. They were told it had to do with the way light would reflect off of it since it was a small space.
In their case though, they also changed colors.
I think they are painting the basement staircase with the old one.
You can also paint the inside of drawers if they are stained or the inside back panel of book cases if you want a new look.
Message edited 5/20/2010 5:04:27 PM.
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| Posted 5/20/10 5:03 PM |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
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Re: A new life for a non-returnable can of paint? Neutral color?
Thanks everyone. We have a really old house and we live in LA so all our houses have many cracks in the plaster due to earthquakes. He said it would show EVERY crack and look awful  I am so bummed but I think I will donate it to Habit for Humanity. We have a location nearby. I like that idea
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| Posted 5/20/10 5:43 PM |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
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Christine
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Re: A new life for a non-returnable can of paint? Neutral color?
Posted by nora101004
save it for a bedroom make-over?
donate it to habitat for humanity - I think they have a re-sale store in the ronkonkoma area.
Thanks for the idea- I emailed the local store to ask how I would go about donating it. Its a really nice neutral tan so they definately could use it in a new home. I feel MUCH better now about my mistake.
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| Posted 5/20/10 5:51 PM |
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