How to Store Spray Paint in a Garage

How to Store Spray Paint in a Garage
Written By
Kimbry Parker
Kimbry Parker
Published: Jul 21, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Improper storage may result in the spray can not working the next time you want to use it, or possibly harming people or your property.

  1. Put the lid on the can prior to storage. This helps keep the paint fresh and prevents the can from inadvertently triggering.

  2. Store spray paint cans in the garage only when the temperature is between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher or lower temperatures may degrade the paint and make it unusable. Never store spray paint cans in spots that are above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Such extreme heat can cause the cans to burst.

  3. Keep spray paint on a shelf in a dry spot and away from flames, sparks or direct sunlight, which can also cause the cans to burst.

The Drip Cap

  • Spray paint allows you to quickly paint items without the labor-intensive task of using paint from a can and a brush.
  • Higher or lower temperatures may degrade the paint and make it unusable.
  • Keep spray paint on a shelf in a dry spot and away from flames, sparks or direct sunlight, which can also cause the cans to burst.

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Kimbry Parker

Kimbry Parker has been writing since 1998 and has published content on various websites. Parker has experience writing on a variety of topics such as health, parenting, home improvement and decorating. She is a graduate of Purdue…

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