Use Plastic Wrap to Prevent Skin from Forming on Top of Paint Cans [Clever Uses]

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To prevent a dried paint "skin" from forming in your can of paint while you're off touching up a wall, lay down a thin sheet of plastic wrap, touching the paint surface. If you've never had to paint a wall or room, this tip will keep you from having to stir paint to smooth it out every time you need the can. Experienced painters likely know it already though. More Read More ...