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17.08.2024 - 12:58 / thespruce.com / Sheila Kim
There are plenty of performance interior paints and coatings for walls, trim, and furniture that are purportedly durable against scuffs and cracks, and that boast waterproof, water-resistant, or water-repellent properties. While these qualities render them suitable for spaces and surfaces that come into contact with water and cleaning agents—such as a kitchen, bath, or tabletop—they aren’t necessarily durable for painting the exterior, or any exterior component, of your home.
We spoke with experts from two leading paint brands to find out if you can actually use interior paint outdoors, how you can remedy using the wrong paint, and if there are any exceptions.
Simply put, don't use interior paint outside. Exterior paints are specially formulated to withstand a wide range of weather conditions and climates.
“Quality exterior paint goes through a rigorous testing protocol against many different exposures,”Mike Mundwiller, senior manager of end user product experience for Benjamin Moore, says.
This includes testing against way more than just a rain shower: Think high-wind hurricane conditions, extreme temperatures, snow and ice exposure, intense UV rays and humidity, temperature fluctuations, and more.
Krystal Mindeck, director of product marketing at HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, also discourages the use of interior paint outside for these reasons.
“Interior paint formulations prioritize everyday durability against chips and wear-and-tear but only within weather-controlled environments whereas exterior formulations have additives and resins to withstand outdoor conditions.”
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You've likely heard that burying banana peels in your garden is a good way to add important nutrients to the soil to grow healthy plants. Banana peels do contain nutrients, but not as many as you may think. Plus, it's not as simple as placing them in the soil and skipping fertilizer or compost.
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