Tips to Prolong the Life of your Room Painting Tools
Painting is a form of art. In fact, to some people, painting is life. People paint for different reasons; it could be the professional painters who paint for a fee, or it could just be that regular guy or lady that just loves to paint. Whatever the reason for painting, one has to be sure they preserve the painting tools. Painting tools are not usually so cheap, and even high-quality tools are difficult to come by. So if you have the right painting tools, it would do you a whole lot of good to prolong the life of these tools, so you do not have to get another set too soon while you enjoy the benefits and advantages of quality painting tools.
To get the best out of your painting job, you need to use top quality tools. With the right type of care, one can be sure that the rollers, brushes, and other painting supplies are ready for use the next time.
When we talk about quality painting, few people do it better than APA Painters and Decorators. As professional painters, it is their job to make sure that your interior and exterior painting needs and decorations are met. So as professionals, we will be discussing some ways we have been able to preserve our painting tools to give you the best quality of service over time. Some of these great tips are;
Ensure that the brushes and roller frames are preserved: Many painters are of the impression that the rollers and brushes covers are the only things to be cleaned after painting. That is not true, as the frames need to be cleaned as well. As soon as you are done painting, remove the roller or brush cover from its frame to prevent it from sticking and then clean thoroughly. This is easy if your tools are of higher quality. APA Painters and Decorators use products of top quality, one reason to contact them.
Make use of tray liners: Instead of buying new trays for your paint rollers, you can always buy a good number of plastic tray liners to help you carry out your painting effectively.
Clean your brushes and rollers the right way: If you do this right, your brushes and rollers will last a few more years. Upon finishing a painting job, remove as much paint as possible and then use a rag to wipe out what is left. Soak the rag with the right solvent (in this case, water for latex or paint thinner for alkyd) and wipe its bristles thoroughly again. Then, rinse the brush in water and wipe again.
Try to always soften stiff brushes and rollers: Even after washing and drying paintbrushes, they may still become stiff being dried. Soaking it in a solution of hair conditioner and warm water will do the trick. You wouldn't want your paintbrush stiff when you want to use it, would you?
Keep the stir sticks properly: It is improper and hazardous to not have one stir stick in hand when you want to use it. To avoid this, simply wipe the stir sticks after using them. The dried film of oil paint remaining on the stick won't affect the next stir.
Freeze rollers after proper wrapping: It is possible to clean a paint roller after use, even if it may be a little demanding. However, if you plan to use the same colour to continue your painting shortly, you might want to reuse the roller without cleaning. Simply squeeze the excess paint into its can, wrap the roller in aluminium or plastic foil, and store it in a freezer. This will make the roller useful for many days. It works perfectly for rollers or brushes used with latex or oil paints.
Store your brushes in their jackets: Buying quality tools like paintbrushes means it comes in a cardboard jacket. Upon its first use, try not to throw away the jacket as it may prove useful in preserving and storing the brush. If the paintbrush has become hardened with oil-based paint, wash it with vinegar and rinse with water, then sun-dry.
Conclusion.
There you have it; tips to prolong the life of your room painting tools. If you require professional painting and decoration, you can always contact APA Painters and Decorators. You will be glad you did.
