Does anyone know how to get inexpensive "previously opened" paint, say at Home Depot?
By MJ from Pocatello, ID
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At the Lowes where I shop, they keep all of their "OOPS" paint in a shopping cart by the paint department mixing center.
I, too, would recommend Habitat for Humanity's Re-Store. Not only is it paint for a reasonable price, but the proceeds from sales go toward helping a family in need build a home.
Another good suggestion I saw mentioned (that I was thinking), is your local recycling center or places where they hold annual eco-friendly swaps/giveaways. Just ask around and call your local chamber of commerce, for ideas.
Your local librarian may also have information or know of a place where you can obtain these resources. You'd be surprised how much knowledge and information, concerning your community, they have!
I call it opps paint and they usually have it on the end caps or near the mixer on a stand with a dot of color on the top and you can always ask where they keep the "opps" paint.
I've seen paint at Garage Sales, Estate Sales, Thrift Stores., church garage sales are the best! Some of the Habitat for Humanities have a re-sale store, and Goodwill or the Salvation Army have re-sale stores also.
Just check the date to make sure it's not too old. They are usually in a big bin by the paint mixing area.
Osh and Wal-Mart also have the "oops" paints . Just ask at the paint dept. where they are kept .
GG Vi
I just had another thought. In some places, here and Simi Valley,Ca. the city recycles paint that is brought to the recycle center. They then mix the paint and give it away free in 5 to 50 Gal.
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