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How to Care for Paint Brushes

So, you’ve decided only to buy the best brushes for your paint jobs. You’ve been down to your Grand Lake Ace Paint Store Oakland, ca to buy a set of brushes in all the right sizes, and shapes, and with the appropriate bristles. You’d like to put those brushes away when you’ve finished your paint job and use them again and again. If you look after your brushes, cleaning them properly before you put them away, there really isn’t any reason why they shouldn’t last for years. Cleaning Your Brushes Your paintbrushes will last much longer if you clean them properly. Here’s how to do it Remove the excess paint by wiping the brush on rags or paper Swirl the brush around in a can of water or paint solvent (get the appropriate solvent from your Oakland paint store when you buy the paint) If you’ve used solvent, wipe the brush again Place the brush under a running faucet and allow the water to run through the bristles. Use your hand to clean the brush properly Make sure all the bristles ...

Paint Brush Selection

Advice from Your Grand Lake Ace Hardware Store Oakland, California Every home needs a coat of paint from time to time. Painting is a relatively quick and inexpensive way to brighten up the décor. Most homeowners will carefully consider what color and type of paint to use for the job but the paint brushes are often an afterthought. A good quality brush will give you the best finish and if you look after it, the brush will last for many applications. So, it’s worth choosing well and spending a little more on the brushes. Choosing the Right Brush The friendly assistants at your Grand Lake Ace Hardware Store in Oakland, ca will help you to choose the right type and number of brushes for a professional paint finish. Here are some paintbrush aspects you to consider Choosing the Right Bristles for the Job Paint brushes have one of two bristle types; Natural bristles – suitable only for oil-based paints. Natural bristles will absorb the moisture in latex paints. This will cause them t...