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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Millie Hurst

Can you use interior paint outside? Paint professionals give their expert verdict

yard with outdoor seating

If you have paint leftover from redecorating your interiors it can be very tempting to take it outside and give outdoor walls, furniture, and fencing a quick refresh too – especially when you think about how much paint ends up in landfills. 

So, can you use interior paint outside or is it a DIY and decorating faux pas? Paint professionals say that while it's possible to use it to paint a house exterior, it's a shortcut not worth making. 

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