5 Genius Ways to Reuse Leftover Paint

While it’s easy to get excited about redoing a portion of your home and dousing it in fresh paint, it’s easier to forget all the old paint cans still in your garage—a graveyard from painting projects past.

If you think those paint cans are done for, think again. Instead of throwing them away, try reusing the last bits of paint before you banish the cans under the garage steps.

It’s time to bust out those trusty paint colors and reuse them—and if you’re stumped about how, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. There are so many ways to reuse those last drops of paint so nothing goes to waste.

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Update Your Furniture

If you look around your home and see a few furniture pieces that seem outdated or even boring, it’s time to use your old paint and spark some more joy. You can reuse your paint for something like your outdoor chairs outside by your fire pit to add some color to your backyard, or even paint your old benches a fun and lively color.

You can also totally paint your furniture inside your home. Whether you want to update your work-at-home desk or add a bold touch to your bed frame, the new painted results will surely brighten up your home.

Much Needed Touch-Ups

Even brand-new homes need touch-ups. They can be hard to spot, so make sure to have a detailed look in all corners of every room.

Touch-ups are most usually needed in high-traffic areas like entryways and staircases, so start with those two parts of your home. With just a few swipes of your paintbrush, your home will be looking even better than when you first got it,

Paint Your Pots

Revamp your outdoor porch or garden and paint your plant pots. You can color-coordinate them to make a seamless color theme or opt for your plant pots to be more bold, more colorful, and more fun. This will be a great arts and crafts activity with friends and family.

Repaint Bottles and Vases

If you have glass bottles and flower vases lying around that are unused, this is the perfect time to use your leftover paint for another fun activity. There’s nothing like having colorful flower vases lining up your windowsill.

Use whatever colors you want and with the swipe of a paintbrush, you’ve got yourself a more fun and unique-looking kitchen.

Frame Your Art

You don’t always need a glass frame for your artwork after all! Use blue tape to make sure your lines are straight and frame your hung artwork and photographs with thin lines of colorful or neutral paint. This will give any room in your home a fun and artsy look while still looking clean and modern. Happy painting!