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Spreeny | 07:33 Mon 21st Jul 2014 | Home & Garden
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I've just opened a new tin and there's a thick layer of oil on top, should I just pour it off? Tia
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Avatar Image ummmm
No...stir it well.
07:36 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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the can should have instructions on it ?
08:29 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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It's oil based paint. The oil needs to be mixed back in.

All paint tins says 'stir well'
08:30 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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^^^
They normally do.
08:30 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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A note on the side of the tin says not to stir the paint ...
08:34 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Really? Well that's a first for me.
08:35 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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What brand is it?
08:38 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Is it non-drip, I don't think you stir that?
08:39 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Probably, as Robinia has said, a non-drip gel-type paint. They don't want you to stir it, as it loses its "gel-ness" and is no longer non-drip.

Just a guess, without seeing it. I guess they're just covering themselves. Probably the lawyers again ;o)

If it's settled that much, I can't see that you have much choice but to stir it, Spreeny.

If you pour off the "driers", then it may never ............ er .......... dry ;o(
08:50 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Make sure the lid is back on very tightly and turn it upside down, (maybe put it in a bin bag for safety). About 24 hours should do it and the oil will have worked it's way back into the paint, and you can start painting.
08:51 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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It's Dulux non drip... says ' do not shake or stir'
08:59 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Just stir it...
09:02 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Then I wouldn't stir...stick your brush in it, maybe the oil isn't as deep as it seems?
09:03 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Just stir it and reseal. It will regain its non-drip properties after about 24 hrs.
09:05 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Not very helpful is it?

I can say that their Technical Dept. is very good. Ring them, and let them decide.................

https://www.dulux.co.uk/advice/questions/index.jsp
09:07 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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I didn't know that, Alice :o)

Spreeny, go with what Alice has said.
Also, Ummm................ she does like to stir ;o)))
09:08 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Thank you all...
09:09 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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^^^
Yup, I've always got an answer to not paint today ☺☺☺
09:10 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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lol, I was thinking Spreeny is non the wiser...

(re their technical help... I found them one of the most abrupt companies I've ever contacted).
09:11 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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Builder :-)
09:11 Mon 21st Jul 2014

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