Yes paint does expire and the easiest way to figure out if your paint is expired is to smell it. Expired paint smells terrible nothing...

You need to prime patches with a drywall primer before you paint over them.

*TIP* When you want to touch up small nicks use a qtip and you wont see the difference in color.

A fresh coat of paint can make a worn room feel clean, brighter, and more finished in a single weekend. The paint you choose matters just as much as the color. It affects odor, cleanup, drying time, durability, and how long the surface looks good after the rollers are washed. For most interior projects, latex paint is the practical choice. It is water-based, easier to apply than many oil-based coatings, and available in formulas made for walls, trim, cabinets, masonry, siding

1) Place mesh tape over the crack. 2) Apply the first of three coats of patch. The first coat should be a light coat. Make sure the...

*TIP* If you are repainting a wall with the same color, it is much easier to get a little of the the tape on the wall. This way you can...