How do I keep a paint brush soft after I used a oil based stain?
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http://www.addicted2decorating.com/diy-basics-how-to-clean-oil-based-paint-out-of-a-brush-in-under-5-minutes.html
http://www.thepaintedsurface.com/wash-paint-brush-p1.php
Wrap in plastic wrap & put in the freezer if you are reuseing it with the same paint.
Perfect answer I was going to say the same thing than I saw your post LOL LOL!!!!!
It has always worked for me no matter the kind of paint or stains I have used.Wishing you luck and hope it works as well for you as it has for me.Sometimes I just toss it in a baggie and zip it up and in the freezer it goes.
Please keep me updated John!
Its the best trick I ever seen!
Just a quick update on the paint brush and freezer and worked and i used it 3 times now and it works great thank you guys for the advice .I love Home Talk![](http://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/design/emojis/1f601.png)
I just want to thank you guys for the great tip i have 4 brushes i use and i put them in the freezer and pull them out as needed and they work great .Thanks![](http://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/design/emojis/1f601.png)
Cheers John!!!I am so happy it worked for you.It has always worked for me.Please do share this little trick with everyone because its such a sweet little trick that really works well.For someone that doest know ,it is always appreciated,no fuss,and no mess Its great!Hope your paint job went well.Take Care !