Unopened Polyfilla Exterior — 4 years old

DocQuincy
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I have some Polyfilla (Polycell 400064 Ready Mixed Tub Multi-Purpose Exterior Polyfilla, 1 kg - Grey) that I bought 4 years ago. Unopened.
Will it still be good to use?


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  • CliveOfIndia
    CliveOfIndia Posts: 2,447 Forumite
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    Probably, as long as it has remained sealed.  If you need to use some, then open it and try a small test patch, make sure it's OK and that it sets properly.  If it's no good then you can easily buy some more (I know this is a money-saving site, but there are limits !).
    But like any filler, make sure it's suitable for the intended use - wood filler is very different from plasterboard filler, for instance.
  • ThisIsWeird
    ThisIsWeird Posts: 7,935 Forumite
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    Ready mixed stuff? So it sets by drying out?
    In which case, if it hasn't set in the tub, then it's almost certainly still good to use.

  • Jonboy_1984
    Jonboy_1984 Posts: 1,233 Forumite
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    For the interior version I had an opened tub on the go for longer without issues.
  • DocQuincy
    DocQuincy Posts: 259 Forumite
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    Great, thanks everyone. I've opened it and it looks good. Money saved. :)
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