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On Sun, 6 Feb 2000 09:57:01 -0800, "Pete Fraser" <pfraser@dnai.com>
wrote:

>Orchard Supply Hardware had a trio of external paint colors
>that were ideal for my requirements for one room.
>
>The paint guy there said that I shouldn't use external paint
>internally, as it would not dry properly, and not be
>cleanable. He said he could mix internal to the same formula,
>and get the same colors. Well, it didn't work, and the colors
>are all off.
>
>I still want these exact colors, so my question is:
>
>Can I just use the OSH external paint internally (actually
>Sears Weatherbeater), or should I go to Kelly Moore or
>Sherwin Williams or such, and get them to match the chips
>with internal paint using their color matching machine.
>

I wouldn't use exterior paint inside.   I have found that the color
matching machines are right on the money, so if you haven't already
bought the paint, go for the right stuff.




Rick Marinelli
rickandlisadeletethistoemail@erols.com

I have used excternal house paint inside succeesfully. It washes just
fine, too. I've painted the bathroom 2 or 3 times with the same light
blue that was used on the outside of the house. Our painter
overestimated the amount needed, & I've been determined to use it up! I
have used the dark blue on a chest of drawers, a tv stand, and some
cornice molding. (Latex flat)

Pete Fraser wrote:
> 
> Orchard Supply Hardware had a trio of external paint colors
> that were ideal for my requirements for one room.
> 
> The paint guy there said that I shouldn't use external paint
> internally, as it would not dry properly, and not be
> cleanable. He said he could mix internal to the same formula,
> and get the same colors. Well, it didn't work, and the colors
> are all off.
> 
> I still want these exact colors, so my question is:
> 
> Can I just use the OSH external paint internally (actually
> Sears Weatherbeater), or should I go to Kelly Moore or
> Sherwin Williams or such, and get them to match the chips
> with internal paint using their color matching machine.
> 
> Thanks.

There are two problems using exterior paint inside.  First, the exterior 
paint contains a mildewcide that isn't intended for interior use.  
Second, the exterior paint is formulated to be more flexible than 
interior paint since it has to stand up to extreme changes in temperature 
and humidity.  This flexibility makes it much less suitable for interior 
use since it won't stand up as well to daily wear-and-tear or cleanings. 

Bruce
A.&B. Construction
Houston, TX

In article <87kcoo$hhb$1@bob.news.rcn.net>, pfraser@dnai.com says...
> Orchard Supply Hardware had a trio of external paint colors
> that were ideal for my requirements for one room.
> 
> The paint guy there said that I shouldn't use external paint
> internally, as it would not dry properly, and not be
> cleanable. He said he could mix internal to the same formula,
> and get the same colors. Well, it didn't work, and the colors
> are all off.
> 
> I still want these exact colors, so my question is:
> 
> Can I just use the OSH external paint internally (actually
> Sears Weatherbeater), or should I go to Kelly Moore or
> Sherwin Williams or such, and get them to match the chips
> with internal paint using their color matching machine.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
>