Comments on: Is exterior paint ok for painting interior walls?

By: Smurfette

Smurfette — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:18:59 +0000

You shouldn’t feel too bad.
This was your salesperson’s
fault at the paint store. Unless you specifically asked for exterior paint, the salesperson should have asked you where
you were going to use the paint and would have made it
very clear to you, the kind of
paint you SHOULD BE using.
I would lay this problem at the feet of the paint store.
They need to take the paint
back or make an adjustment
on INTERIOR PAINT.
Do not put exterior paint on
the interior of your home.
It is a distinctly different
blend of paints and chemicals. Use only INTERIOR paints INSIDE
your home. Don’t think of it
as being "screwed". We all
make worse mistakes than this…and I still say I would
not let your paint store OFF THE HOOK. IT’S THEIR
FAULT. ( I honestly believe
this has happened at the store before and they know just how to handle it. Give them a chance to make it right.)
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By: rgirg

rgirg — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:31:59 +0000

your fine use it painting for 15 years
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By: otayman1

otayman1 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:18:59 +0000

ACTUALLY YOU CAN USE EXTERIOR PAINT IN INTERIOR.EXTERIOR PAINT JUST HAS MORE PIGMENT IN IT. IT IS MORE DURABLE .IT WILL JUST LAST A LOT LONGER.WASHABLE.WONT FADE AS QUICK.LOTS OF PLUSSES YOURE NOT SCREWED.WORKED OUT IN YOUR FAVOR
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By: mike4400

mike4400 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:29:59 +0000

Exterior paints also have additives to inhibit mold growth that can be harmful when inhaled....don't use it
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By: be_a_lert

be_a_lert — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:58:59 +0000

Good exterior paint is formulated to stretch a bit better due to the extreme thermal changes that take place on the exterior. The result is the finish is not as hard as you will find on a similar interior paint. In 3-5 years you may notice excessive wear in high traffic areas.

Exterior paints usually have chemicals to counter UV degradation. Without enough UV exposure, these chemicals may give a slight yellow cast to the paint over time. This will be less noticeable if the color is a dark tint.

Exterior paints may contain a higher concentration of ammonia. This may cause a foul odor as you paint, but it should go away within a week or so.

If it were mine, I would bite the bullet and get interior paint, mostly for the wear factor. The paint cost money, but your time is valuable as well. You may feel the need to do the job again much sooner if you use the exterior.
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