Remove water-based paint with with warm, soapy water as soon as you’re finished painting. Use a brush comb to work through buildup on interior filament. For oil-based coatings including paint, stain and clearcoat, refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines for removing the coating from brush heads. Hang your paint brushes to dry, whenever possible. ZIG BrusH2O allows the artist to have a steady water supply flow directly through the brush tip BrusH2O portable brushes have a retractable valve giving you complete control over the water release. Portable Water Brush for those who wish to paint anywhere, at anytime New (2) from $14.99 & FREE Shipping on orders over $25.00. Read full post here for links to the tools used and more favorite thing to do with a water. You can fill the pen with water, liquid watercolor or even colored ink. As you use the brush to paint, the liquid gently moves onto the bristles, keeping them moist. You can regulate the flow of water by squeezing the pen's body. The process is simple and intuitive, making painting easy and fun.
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Bartoline Clean SpiritBartoline Clean Spirit is an excellent alternative to using traditional white spirit, or other specialist chemical cleaners for cleaning paint brushes, rollers and other decorating tools used with both standard solvent-borne and modern water-borne decorative paints like Zinsser BIN. Leaves brushes conditioned and ready to use again. 750ml and 2 Litres | Each |
Brush Mate Brush ClipsReplacement Paint Brush Clips for use in the Brush Mate Trade 20 and Trade 4+ paint brush storage container. Available in singles, and packs containing 4 clips. | Each |
Brush Mate FluidRefill fluid formulated for use with the Brush Mate Trade 20 Paint Brush Storage System. Under normal temperatures you can expect a bottle to last 2-3 months. 250ml bottle, available in singles and packs of 6 bottles. | Each |
Brush Mate Service Pack for Trade 20Service pack for Brush Mate Trade 20. Each pack contains a replacement drip mat and vaporizer panel, and 4 spare brush clips. The vapouriser panel should be replaced approximately every 6 months, otherwise it will eventually loose effectiveness. | Each |
Brush Mate Trade 20 Paint Brush Storage SystemEnables wet paint brushes used with traditional oil-based coatings to be stored wet, and without cleaning them. Brushes can be stored for months, whilst the internal vapour panel remains active and wet. Holds up to 20 paint brushes. Not suitable for brushes with copper or brass ferrules or fixings. | Each |
Brush Mate Trade 20 Replacement Metal LidReplacement Metal lid for the Brush Mate Trade 20. | Each |
Brush Mate Trade 4+ Paint Brush Storage SystemEnables wet paint brushes used with traditional oil-based coatings to be stored wet, and without cleaning them. Brushes can be stored for months, whilst the internal Vapour Mate pad remains active and wet. Holds up to 5 paint brushes. Not suitable for brushes with copper or brass ferrules or fixings. | Each |
Brush Mate Vapour MateReplacement vapour pads, which are pre-impregnated with fluid. For use with the Brush Mate Trade 4+. Always keep at least one spare pad available for when your current pad needs replaceing. Available in singles, packs of 5, and bulk packs of 10 pads. | Each |
Fossa Grax-it Wax Polish Remover and DegreaserBrilliant commercial strength water-based wax polish remover, and degreasing agent for reliably preparing all surfaces prior to painting or refinishing. Transparent pale blue liquid suitable for use on all metal, plastic, wood, glass, and previously painted surfaces etc. Works very fast, spray on, agitate and wipe off. Ideal preparation for removing wax polish finishes from timber - as it won't mobilise the Lignin. 1 litre trigger spray. | Each |
Methylated SpiritIndustrial denatured solvent for general purpose cleaning and thinning some paints and knotting solutions. Also used for cleaning resin from knots prior to applying knotting solution. Supplied in 1L, 2.5L and 5L plastic bottles. | Each |
Paint Brush and Paint Roller CleanerHand powered brush and roller cleaning tool. Push and pull powered action spins the roller or brush at high speed, dramatically reducing the time it usually takes to properly clean your brushes and rollers. | Each |
Paint Brush CleanerEffective cleaning of paint brushes and rollers after use with oil paints. Markedly different from traditional cleaners as you need no detergent brushes simply wash out under the tap and are left clean and conditioned ready for reuse. 2L bottle. | Each |
Paint Brush Wrap - Handle and RefillSimple, cheap and effective way to cover your paint brush and stop it drying out between coats. It can wrap any size of paint brush tightly keeping it wet. Self cling film sticks to itself. 100m of film to cover 200 brushes. When your ready to use the brush again, simply pull the film straight off the brush in one go without unwrapping, and dispose of it - no washing or cleaning of brush containers. | Each |
Paint Brush Wrap RefillPaint Brush Wrap Refill, fit's the Paint Brush Wrap Handle. 100mm wide film covers your paint brushes to stop them drying out between coats. Each refill contains approximately 100 meters of film, enough to wrap a 3 inch paint brush over 200 times. | Each |
Pro Paint Brush CombProfessional 28 tine painters brush comb with solid plastic handle, and hanging hole. Keeps brush filaments and bristles straight, improves brush life, makes cleaning easier. Ideal for getting soft fine filament paint brushes like the Proform Blaze back into shape. 170mm long. | Each |
White SpiritA solvent normally used for paint thinning and general purpose cleaning of brushes and equipment used with oil based paints. Meets BS245 and will not affect the drying time of oil-based paints. | Each |
Zinsser BIN Brush Cleaner and RestorerEffective paint brush cleaner and restorer suitable for cleaning and removing all decorative paints (shellac, solvent and water-based paints and varnishes) from both synthetic filament, and pure bristle paint brushes.Available in 500ml and 1 litre sizes only. | Each |
Follow these simple steps to properly clean paint brushes after your next do-it-yourself project.
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An investment in high-quality paint brushes is wasted if they are not properly cleaned and stored after use. Indeed, rushing through the end of a paint job can leave you with flecks of paint in your brushes—which will lead to an imperfect finish on your next project—as well as misshapen bristles. So invest the extra two minutes it takes to do the job right and follow this guide on how to clean paint brushes.
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– Newspapers
– Mineral spirits
– Turpentine
– Mild liquid dish soap
– Small plastic buckets
– Paint brush and roller spinner
– Rags
The Right Way to Clean Paint Brushes
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- Use up what paint remains on your brush on whatever you are painting.
Press the bristles against the inside of the paint can, and lift it up and out as you do—that will squeeze out more paint. Paint away the rest on newspapers, because cleaning a brush is made easier if you remove as much of the paint from its bristles as possible. - Next, examine the can of paint, and use the appropriate solvent.
The right solvent makes the job easy by loosening dried paint, but the wrong one will probably be no help at all. Fill a small bucket with one of the following depending on the type of paint you’ve used:- Mineral spirits or turpentine to remove oil-based paint
- Hot water and mild liquid dish soap to clean paint brushes that have been used to apply latex paint
- Immerse the paint brush in the solvent.
Stir the solvent with the brush for about 10 seconds, wiping and squeezing the bristles on the sides of the container. Work the bristles between your fingers, and run a brush comb through them to remove excess paint without damaging the bristles. If some of the paint has begun to dry on the brush, soaking the brush may be necessary. - Wash it in warm soapy water in a utility sink or bucket.
Once the paint has been removed from the brush, warm soapy water will clean the brush of the solvent and remaining paint. - Shake or spin the paintbrushes dry.
Before you store your paint brushes, you’ll want to remove all of the water from their bristles. Many DIYers will do so by shaking the brush at the top of a bucket and then blotting the brush dry with a clean rag or newspaper.But, for those that have plans to do a lot of painting and wish to preserve their tools, a brush and roller spinner will come in handy. This dual-purpose tool will speed-dry either type of paint applicators using centrifugal force. Just attach a paint brush to the bottom of the tool, then pump the top several times to spin it and fling all water off the business end of the brush.
- When storing paint brushes, hang them up or lay them flat.
Hanging paint tools from a pegboard in your workshop or craft room is not only a great organizational method, but it ensures that the brush’s bristles don’t get bent out of shape stuffed in a bin somewhere. Replace the packaging on your paint brush to maintain its form and prolong its useful lifespan.
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