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Polyester
bristle brushes
Especially suited for use in
water-thinned coatings because of their stiffness.
However, on rough surfaces they wear down faster than
nylon brushes.
More Paint Tips
To clean paint rollers, fill
an empty one-quart milk carton with solvent, put the
roller inside and crimp the ends shut. Give the carton a
few shakes, then let sit for a couple of hours.
Simmer hardened paint brushes in full-strength vinegar.
Remove the softened paint with a wire comb or brush.
To remove oil or enamel paint from your hands, rub on
paste floor wax and then wash with plenty of soap and warm
water. There is no odor and it’s easier on the skin than
paint remover.
In time, a partly used can of paint will develop a skin on
top. To prevent this, cut waxed paper the size of the can
and drop it in.
To save partial cans of leftover paint, fill the airspace
with a lightly inflated balloon before pressing on the
lid.
If you have a small hole in
your wall (after moving pictures etc.) take a wax crayon
as near the colour of your wall as possible. Rub the hole
with the crayon, polish with a dry cloth and the hole is
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