Can interior paint be used outside?

jan2242, Aug 9, 10:12am
Just want to spruce up some wooden raised gardens. Nothing fancy just a basic cover. What's the difference between interior and exterior please?

happychappy50, Aug 9, 10:34am
Interior paint is exactly what it is designed for . interior

NZ has harsh uv rays therefore any coating will break down as it won’t last,plus our wet weather requires coatings to endure that as well.

Could go on but you get my drift

budgel, Aug 9, 11:23am
The answer is yes it can, just dont expect any durability.

axelvonduisberg, Aug 9, 11:56am
For what you want to use it for, no worries.

roseyglow, Aug 9, 3:44pm
It may look good for a while but when it starts flaking off what a mess you'll be left with to sort out

mkr_ahearn, Aug 9, 4:05pm
clean up mess when the paint starts peeling because it wasnt meant for exterior

harrislucinda, Aug 9, 4:22pm
i have just painted concrete window sill with inside paint that was used for the bathroom as it was the cream i wanted looks good and sill now waterproof
trader just wants to paint around the garden so why not

jan2242, Aug 9, 5:47pm
Thanks, I don't want it to be overly long lasting as I like the weathered effect. Might experiment first and see how it goes.

cadmus, Aug 9, 6:13pm
I made some planter boxes. I picked up some olive green "interior" paint from a recycling centre put 3 coats on, no under coat . These boxes are outside. After 3 yrs they look the same. It maybe the brand of paint, but for me it works OK

jan2242, Oct 9, 8:50pm
Thank you so very much.