Things You'll Need:
- Water
- Krud Kutter
- Paint Thinner if using Oil Paints
- Five in one tool
- hose
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Step 1
To clean a brush after using latex paint, run the bristles under water working the paint out of the bristles by bending the bristles gently back and forth in the palm of your hand. Some professional painters use wire brushes to scrub the dried paint out of the base of the brush but this is not recommended as it is very hard on the bristles. Rinse your brush under clean tepid running water until the water runs clean.
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Step 2
If you still have a significant amount of paint dried in the bristles and/or on the handle soak it in a product called Krud Kutter which can be purchased at Lowes, Home Depot or your local paint store. Soak your brush in Krud Kutter over night. You will be amazed at how the paint loosens up and falls off the bristles and even the handle.
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Step 3
After cleaning your brush in Krud Kutter rinse thoroughly with water.
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Step 4
Next take your brush outside and hit the metal part(ferrule)of the brush against the toe of your shoe to get as much excess water out as possible.
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Step 5
Store your brush in it's original wrapper or shuck as it is called in the trade. This will keep the bristles straight and in the original shape and your brush will work like new the next time around.
Comments
sweetspirit said
on 11/6/2009 Very good information. Will pass on to my brother who paints more than I do. Thanks 5*****
mweise said
on 10/9/2009 Getting ready to start a painting project, and I'm a total novice, so I can really use this info on how to clean a paint brush. Thanks, 5*
eac913 said
on 10/6/2009 This is great advice on how to clean a paintbrush after painting. 5*
krm479 said
on 9/23/2009 I try to clean my brushes with as little water as possilbe. I think the big issue for me is how well they dry!
godfather25 said
on 8/24/2009 Very nice article on cleaning a paintbrush after painting.