Gloss Paint

[Spreeny]

I've just opened a new tin and there's a thick layer of oil on top, should I just pour it off? Tia

[ummmm]

No...stir it well.

[ivor4781]

the can should have instructions on it ?

[ummmm]

It's oil based paint. The oil needs to be mixed back in.

All paint tins says 'stir well'

[SlackAlice]

^^^
They normally do.

[Spreeny]

A note on the side of the tin says not to stir the paint ...

[ummmm]

Really? Well that's a first for me.

[ummmm]

What brand is it?

[Robinia]

Is it non-drip, I don't think you stir that?

[The Builder]

Probably, as Robinia has said, a non-drip gel-type paint. They don't want you to stir it, as it loses its "gel-ness" and is no longer non-drip.

Just a guess, without seeing it. I guess they're just covering themselves. Probably the lawyers again ;o)

If it's settled that much, I can't see that you have much choice but to stir it, Spreeny.

If you pour off the "driers", then it may never ............ er .......... dry ;o(

[Jennykenny]

Make sure the lid is back on very tightly and turn it upside down, (maybe put it in a bin bag for safety). About 24 hours should do it and the oil will have worked it's way back into the paint, and you can start painting.

[Spreeny]

It's Dulux non drip... says ' do not shake or stir'

[ummmm]

Just stir it...

[Robinia]

Then I wouldn't stir...stick your brush in it, maybe the oil isn't as deep as it seems?

[SlackAlice]

Just stir it and reseal. It will regain its non-drip properties after about 24 hrs.

[The Builder]

Not very helpful is it?

I can say that their Technical Dept. is very good. Ring them, and let them decide.................

https://www.dulux.co.uk/advice/questions/index.jsp

[The Builder]

I didn't know that, Alice :o)

Spreeny, go with what Alice has said.
Also, Ummm................ she does like to stir ;o)))

[Spreeny]

Thank you all...

[SlackAlice]

^^^
Yup, I've always got an answer to not paint today ☺☺☺

[Robinia]

lol, I was thinking Spreeny is non the wiser...

(re their technical help... I found them one of the most abrupt companies I've ever contacted).

[ummmm]

Builder :-)