Most DIY painters and even professionals today are using latex paints, given their improved performance under regulations limiting VOCs. Never leave a brush resting on bristles in paint for long. If the weather is hot and the paint is drying quickly on the bristles-say, while you stop for lunch-put a damp cloth or paper towel around the bristles and then wrap the brush in plastic or foil until you return. As long as it’s not clogged with dried paint, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the refrigerator overnight it’ll be good-to-go the next day. If the job is ongoing, you don’t need to clean your brush every day. Be sure to store brushes flat, or hang them through the handle hole from a wire over the workbench. A brown paper bag folded around the bristles makes a good substitute for the cover. The bristles won’t splay out and its taper will be maintained. Store the brush in its original cover to keep it like new. Perform the age-old toe kick by lightly tapping the ferrule of the brush on your uplifted shoe (never over a hard surface). Place the handle between your palms over a bucket and rub hands to and fro to spin the brush. The palm spin is easy if the brush has a long, slim handle, harder if the handle is fat.
To use a brush spinner, insert the brush handle into the prongs, hold the brush inside an empty bucket, and quickly plunge the handle one spin and it’s done. Remove excess water so the brush is ready for use tomorrow. Instructions here pertain to high-quality synthetic brushes and water-borne (latex) paints. If you dampen the bristles, best to spin or kick out excess water before you dip into paint. This may help in cleaning the brush later, but be careful: you don’t want to get water into the heel of the brush where it will drip and make a mess. Many manufacturers and painters recommend dampening the bristles before you begin work. Primers often set up quickly and become hard to remove. Most wall and trim paints set up slowly and thus may be cleaned from a brush at the end of the day. A good brush will last for years if you use it, clean it, and store it properly.Ĭonsider whether the paint you’re using is fast- or slow-setting, and be aware that the weather affects drying time. They’re expensive, however, and need some TLC. You can’t do a neat, efficient job without good brushes.
It’s not hard to care for them and they’ll last.Īs with other tools, a top-quality paintbrush is a true delight, especially if you’ve been using inferior or throwaway brushes. "ItemImage": "///is/image/sw/paint_template-1?layer=comp&wid=250&fmt=jpeg&qlt=92%2c0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=0.0%2c0.You’ll find you’re a better painter when you use high-quality brushes fit for the job at hand.
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