Doing a lot of painting?

Susan
by Susan
The best advice I ever received was to wrap the wet paint brush or roller in Saran Wrap if you plan to use it again with the same paint in the next few days. Having to wash it out every day is a huge waste of paint and time.
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  • Here is a post that I did a while back: Helpful Hint: A great deal of paint is required to "load" or fill up a paint roller. At the end of the day, if you aren't finished, you don't need to wash it out. Instead, mist it lightly with water, wrap it tightly in plastic or even a grocery bag. Then slide it into a tennis ball can or a Pringle's can. Put on the cap and place it in the refrigerator. In the morning, just slide it back on the roller and you are good to go. Less wasted paint, less paint in the environment and less mess. (On occasion, I have been able to push as long as 2 days depending upon the quality of paint that is being used) See More... BTW, this is for water based products, I don't use solvent based products any more.
  • You can wrap brushes used in oil based paint with plastic as well. Here though stick them in the freezer. Unlike a latex paint (which is best left in the 'fridge) it won't freeze solid.
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