Whether you’ve just finished coating your deck or you’re staining your latest DIY piece, odds are you now have some leftover product in the tin. Wondering what to do with it? Here are our top 5 tips to dispose of your leftover product responsibly.
Maintain your handiwork and plan the next project!
Having some leftover product is a great excuse to start thinking about another small DIY product. Maybe you have an old piece of furniture or a hard-rubbish find which could do with some TLC? Stuck for inspiration, we have you covered! Why not revitalise your entryway and stain your exterior door, or protect your indoor timber pot stands?
If another DIY isn’t on your to-do list, you could hold onto the leftovers for when your handiwork is next in need of maintenance. Just be sure to store the excess properly, by putting the lid on tight and keeping the product in a cool spot, out of direct sunlight.
Donate leftovers to family, friends, neighbours, or charities!
- Ask around or post on social media to see whether any of your friends or family could make use of your excess product, or get to know your neighbours by bonding over a mutual love for DIY. You could also get some good karma by researching charities close to you that might be open to donations – such as Men’s Shed.
When it comes to disposal, make sure to never pour any leftover product down the drain, always follow the instructions on the tin.
Once your project is done, make sure your timber is looking its best and is protected with Cabot’s. Whether you’re working with lighter or darker timber, for an indoor or outdoor space, our range of oils, stains and finishes are designed to protect against natural causes of wood corrosion such as moisture, mould and UV. With the right care and product, your timber will last for years to come.
Once empty, our tins can be dropped off at a Paint Take Back location for recycling.
Paint Take Back is a service from DuluxGroup that responsibly disposes ff unwanted coating tins and packaging. Simply return your left over paint and paint packaging to any of our Dulux Trade Centre and selected Guthrie Bowron stores nationwide and we will recycle, reuse or dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
Next time you plan a DIY, why not check out our product calculator to ensure you're purchasing the right amount of product for your project. This will help to minimise leftovers!
Estimating the exact amount of product you’ll need can often feel impossible. So before you get started, why not check out our product calculator found on our product pages? Based on the project type and its measurements, our calculator will give you an expert estimate and help minimise waste. Saving you money and garage space.
We all know cleaning up after a DIY project can be the least enjoyable part, but we hope our tips will show you how easy it is to dispose of your leftover product responsibly.
