How to Reuse Paint Rollers
Paint rollers are cheap, but on a large project, using a new one for each coat can add up. Reusing paint rollers can save you money and is good for the environment. To keep rollers clean and reusable, clean them immediately after use. Here's how to do it.
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Instructions
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Rest the paint roller on the edge of the latex paint can.
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Scrape excess paint off the roller into the can using a putty knife or paint stirrer.
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Turn the roller after each scrape until you've removed paint from the entire circumference of the roller.
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Place the roller in an empty bucket with the roller handle still attached.
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Rinse the roller with a hose, collecting the rinse water in the bucket, to remove any remaining paint while holding the roller handle.
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Place the roller in a well-ventilated place to air dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Rollers used with oil-based paints can not be cleaned with water. If you plan to use the roller again with 24 hours, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to keep it moist for the next project. You can also wrap latex paint rollers in plastic wrap to keep them moist for next day usage.
Dispose of the rinse water in the bucket with care. Some paints are toxic and will harm the environment. Review the paint can for guidelines about disposing of paint safely.
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Comments
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gmundl
Jan 05, 2010
In reply to reuseitnut; Don't just store them, clean your paint rollers and then you can store them. Just check out the really GOOD...Ez Paint Roller Cleaner on Google videos or other ones on Youtube videos. I use the Ez Roller Cleaner and it does a really good job and uses very little water.You're doing it yourself and can determine how clean you have your roller...and in only a few minutes. Everybody check 'en out! -
reuseitnut
Oct 20, 2009
When a paint job is running into a few days work,put the roller with the handle on the paint tray,place the tray inside a plastic grocery bag,place the open end inside another plastic grocery bag,wire tie closed as best you can and stick in the frig.This will keep fresh for a week!I did this with latex paint.
