Have you bought paint from Walmart, only to discover it’s the wrong shade?
You may be wondering what Walmart’s paint return policy is.
Below, we explain their return policy and everything you need to know about returning paint.
Can You Return Paint to Walmart?
You can return paint to Walmart, even if the paint is opened, as long as you have a receipt and make the return within 90 days of purchase. Walmart accepts returns of spray paint, as well as other types of paint. However, they do not accept returns of mixed paint.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- You can return any type of paint, even opened paint, to Walmart with a receipt and within 90 days of purchase.
- Walmart does not accept returns of paint that have been mixed.
- While you normally need a receipt for returns, you may get store credit if you don’t have one.
In this article, we explain when you can — and when you cannot — return paint to Walmart.
Can You Return Spray Paint to Walmart?
Yes, you can return spray paint to Walmart! Walmart accepts returns of all types of paint. Even if you’ve opened your spray paint container, you can still return it.
Ensure that the paint is in its original packaging. Also, make sure that you have your receipt and are returning the spray paint within 90 days of buying it.
As long as you do all of this, you should have no issue when returning the spray paint you bought.
Can You Return Paint to Walmart Without a Receipt?
Normally, Walmart only accepts returns of paint with a receipt and within 90 days of purchase. However, sometimes stores will make exceptions for extenuating circumstances.
Every store — and every manager and employee — will vary on whether or not they will accept returns without a receipt. So, just try to speak clearly about how you’ve lost the receipt, yet still would like to return the paint.
Because you have no receipt, Walmart will likely not give you cash back, or put the refund on your credit or debit card. Instead, they will give you store credit on a Walmart gift card.
Can You Return Opened Paint to Walmart?
Walmart does allow returns of opened paint!
Let’s say you even used a bit of paint before you realized this was not the color or shade you were looking for. Will Walmart still accept your return?
Yes! As long as half the can isn’t gone, Walmart will accept opened paint.
The paint should still be in its original packaging — and the packaging shouldn’t be messed up or damaged in any way. And remember, you must have your receipt and make your return within 90 days of purchase!
How Long Do You Have to Return Paint to Walmart?
After purchasing paint from Walmart, you have 90 days to return it for a full refund. You must also have your receipt with you when you head to Walmart to make your return.
Walmart can deny your paint return if you do not meet these requirements. However, Walmart has also been known to make exceptions for certain situations.
Can You Return Mixed Paint to Walmart?
No, you cannot return mixed paint to Walmart. As mixing paint changes the color and the entire product, Walmart does not allow it to be returned.
The paint you return must not have been mixed with absolutely anything. The product must be the same product that you bought from Walmart.
Can You Return Paint You Don’t Use to Walmart?
Let’s say you only used a bit of paint before you realized you didn’t like it. Will Walmart still accept your return? Yes!
Now, let’s say you used more than half the container of paint. You have all this paint left over that you aren’t planning on using. Can you return it?
Chances are, no. If most of the product is gone, Walmart will likely deny your return, as it’s clear you used the product you bought. Of course, if you have an extenuating circumstance that led this to happen, a manager could always approve the return.
But more often than not, these types of returns will be denied.
Conclusion
Walmart allows returns of all types of paint — as long as the paint is not mixed. They do not accept returns of mixed paint.
If you have opened your paint and even used a little bit of it, Walmart will still allow you to return it for a full refund.
To obtain this full refund, ensure that you have a receipt and are making this return within 90 days of your initial purchase. Though they may occasionally make exceptions, Walmart will deny returns that don’t meet these criteria.
