Do You Have to Shake Paint Before Using It?
Do you have to shake paint before using it? Absolutely. Paint is a lot like salad dressing — if it sits long enough, it starts to separate. The solids, pigments, binders, and liquids can settle in the can, and if you start painting without mixing it properly, you’re not getting the paint the way the manufacturer designed it to perform.
In this quick painting tip, I’ll show you what happens when you don’t shake or stir paint before painting. If your paint looks watery, thin, separated, streaky, or isn’t covering the way it should, the first question to ask is: did you mix the paint properly?
Before you paint a wall, touch up trim, roll a room, or pour paint into a tray, make sure the paint is fully mixed. You can have the paint shaken at the store, use a stir stick at home, or mix it again if it has been sitting for a while. This simple step helps the color, sheen, coverage, and consistency stay even across the whole project.
I’ve seen a lot of homeowners skip this step and then wonder why their paint looks bad, why the finish is uneven, or why the paint doesn’t cover like it should. Don’t overthink it. Before you start painting, shake the can, stir the paint, and make sure everything is blended together.
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