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A high-quality paintbrush is useless if it is not cleaned and stored safely after use. Speeding through the completion of a paint work might result in brushes with misshaped bristles and paint particles that will affect the quality of your subsequent project.
You don’t have to throw away paintbrushes loaded with dried paint or varnish. If done correctly, a thorough soak in brush cleaning can bring the bristles back to almost-new condition. There are a few ways how to clean them correctly.
Proper Way Of Cleaning A Paintbrush
1. Use all the paint still on your brush to finish painting your project.
More paint will be squeezed out if you press the bristles against the interior of the paint can while lifting it up and out. Paint the remaining paint onto newspapers because it is easier to clean a brush if you get as much paint out of its bristles as possible.
2. Inspect the paint can and apply the proper solvent.
By releasing dried paint, the proper solvent simplifies the task. However, the incorrect one will likely be of no assistance. Depending on the type of paint you’ve used, fill a small bucket with one of the following:
- To remove oil-based paint, use mineral spirits or turpentine.
- To clean paintbrushes, apply latex paint, warm water, and mild liquid dish soap.
3. Dip the paintbrush into the solvent.
Using the brush, stir the solvent for approximately 10 seconds while wiping and squeezing the bristles against the container’s sides. Work the bristles between your fingers and comb a brush through them to remove extra paint without harming the bristles. The brush might need to be submerged in water if some paint has started to dry.
4. Wash it in warm, soapy water in a bucket or utility sink.
Warm, soapy water will clean the brush after removing the paint to eliminate any solvent and leftover paint.
5. Allow the paintbrush to dry by shaking or spinning them.
You must completely drain the water from the bristles of your paintbrushes before storing them. Many do-it-yourselfers will do this by shaking the brush at the top of a bucket before blotting it dry with a clean cloth or piece of newspaper.
However, a brush and roller spinner will be helpful for those who intend to paint extensively and want to protect their tools. Using centrifugal force, this multifunctional tool will quickly dry either type of paint applicator. Put a paintbrush on the tool’s base, spin it around a few times to get all the water off the bristles, and then attach the brush to the tool.
6. Hang or lay the paintbrush flat when storing them.
The paintbrush’s bristles won’t get bent out of shape if stuffed in a bin by hanging them from a pegboard in your workshop or craft room. This organizational tactic also makes for a great workspace. To preserve the shape and length of the paintbrush’s useful life, replace the packaging.
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If you do not want to deal with cleaning your tools after your DIY projects, you can reach out to The Picky Painters from Cleveland, Ohio. The painting company can help you make your house look brand new again. It is very fast and easy to get an estimate from us. Just send us your details and some pictures of what you want to get painted.
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This garage office needed some updating for the new homeowners. We did a top-to-the-bottom paint job and had to do some skim coating to get rid of the old paint lines and a custom mural that wasn’t in their style.
Old, outdated wallpaper updated to a modern wall color. There was even some painted-over wallpaper on the ceiling! This Cleveland Heights home looks much better than when we started, but like many older homes, it can always use more updating in other areas.
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