Save Old Latex Paint Brushes - Clean with Acetone - Even After Years
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2024
- Save old, dried latex paint brushes using common acetone solvent to remove dried latex paint from brushes. But too much paint for too long could harm the bristles.
Use a non-plastic container as acetone will dissolve some plastics. Also consider rubber gloves because it will irritate your skin.
Pour enough acetone into a glass or metal container to cover the bristles of the paint brush to soak for 10-15 minutes.
Massage the bristles with your hand to aid loosening the paint - a comb may help.
Rinse the brush with clean water.
Lay the brush flat to dry, not on the bristles, to avoid bending them.
Or try:
Use warm soapy water which is less harsh than acetone, but not as effective for removing dried paint.
Paint thinner can be used though it also is strong and can damage the bristles.
Commercial brush cleaners are specifically designed for latex paint.
Cleaning brushes immediately after use makes them easier to clean.
Use a commercial brush conditioner or a light coating of mineral oil to keep the bristles soft and pliable.
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I'm the handywoman around the house. I was my brushes really well, but i have older brushes I'd love to save. Thanks!!
Great tip, thanks Mr Hardware. I usually put Dawn on, then put in jar and pour fully boiling water over it and soak for a few hours, then scrub brush it. I think the Acetone will be good to do afterwards, to get the more stubborn bits out, after softened by the boiling water soak. Solvents are pricey these days and acetone evaporates super fast-- best to use it last👍
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Excellent tip, thank you!
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Thank you, very useful tip
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If you are using an oil-based paint, then it will impossible to clean the brush if you leave it for more than a day.
Pretty much unless you are ever going to be using paint, stripper on a project. I’ve used my old brushes to apply the paint stripper and found that I’ve saved a few of them that way. otherwise your stripper and time would exceed the value of the brush.
I'm the handywoman around the house. I was my brushes really well, but i have older brushes I'd love to save. Thanks!!
I'm the handywoman around the house. I was my brushes really well, but i have older brushes I'd love to save. Thanks!!