Storing bitumen blacking (Intertuf 16 / Ballistic etc)

[Telstar]

Hi All,

 

Just thinking about placing an order for some bitumen blacking for my 45ft narrowboat, it's coming out of the water at the end of this month.

If I ordered a 20L tin and had 5L left over, does it store ok for a couple of years for use next time?

 

Cheers, Andy.

 

[Tracy D'arth]

Put it in a smaller can so that the can is full and seal it.

[Telstar]

Thanks Tracy,

Sounds like it stores fine then under the right conditions.

 

Andy.

[Slim]

4 hours ago, Telstar said:

Hi All,

 

Just thinking about placing an order for some bitumen blacking for my 45ft narrowboat, it's coming out of the water at the end of this month.

If I ordered a 20L tin and had 5L left over, does it store ok for a couple of years for use next time?

 

Cheers, Andy.

 

I recently used 2 year old Ballistic that had been stored in my shed. No issues. I always invert a half used tin of paint so that the lid is totally sealed. In my experience this prevents a skin forming. Remember to turn the tin the right way up a few hours before opening. This allows the 'solids ' to fall to the bottom making mixing less messy

[Telstar]

Thanks Slim.

Great advice.

 

Andy.