For the best results when following these painting tips, take good care of your paint brushes and paint rollers.
- Wash paint roller covers with cool water and a little bit of dish soap before their first use. This will remove any lint or fuzz.
- When taking a break, seal your paint brushes inside a plastic freezer bag and store them in a cool place to prevent drying.
- Conserve water by making an extra pack of roller covers part of your painting kit. They’re less expensive than the water used to clean them.
- Clean water-based and latex paints from brushes and rollers using warm, soapy water.
- Clean oil-based paints from brushes and rollers using a paint thinner, followed by a soapy water rinse.
- When cleaning rollers, remove the roller cover from the roller frame immediately after use.
- A brush comb can help remove stubborn paint from brushes, and a putty knife can help remove paint from rollers.
- Allow the brushes and rollers to dry thoroughly before storing them.