Find practical uses for leftover paint with these recommendations from experts.
The colors are fantastic, but now you have three cans of paint with leftover color.
Turns out, thats a good thing.
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If you find yourself with extra cans ofpaintsitting in the garage, put them to good use.
Be sure to save a little leftover paint for touchups, says Cara Newhart,BehrAmbassador and Interior Designer.
when you obtain enough set aside for necessary touch-ups, try one of these clever uses for leftoverpaint.
Hit The Books
Bookshelves need love too, says Valspars Kim.
Mix in baking soda to create a thicker faux chalk paint.
Or mix in Plaster of Paris to create a thicker, hard-drying paint.
This is a simple way to refresh your outdoor space with coordinated colors.
A staircase might be plain and functional, but a little paint there makes it memorable.
Get Organized
Add color to your organization, suggests Kim.
It changes the way you look at the whole space.
Doll Up Doors
For a really unique twist, try color-blocking your door edges.
These small, thoughtful details can make a space feel intentionally designed instead of just decorated."
