Keeping Brushes and Rollers Clean
Lets face it, cleaning paint brushes and rollers is perhaps the last thing any of us want to be doing, but for our tools to perform on the job-site, they’ve got be well cared for.
In the final installment of our recent Build Like a Pro video series on interior painting, Jim Lacey offers insights on the proper techniques for cleaning brushes and rollers.
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Professional painter Jim Lacey covers every aspect of the interior painting process in this eight-part series. His tips can also be found in his article, Prep Before You Paint, in the latest issue of Fine Homebuilding magazine.
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Introduction: Preparing a Room for Paint In this free introduction episode, get an overview of the steps involved in preparing your walls for a professional paint job. |
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In order for paint to adhere properly, a clean surface is critical. Learn how to properly wash interior walls before painting. |
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Learn how to select and apply painters caulk to hide gaps in baseboard and trim. |
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Learn where and when it’s appropriate to apply masking when painting around baseboard and trim. |
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Expert tips on dealing with flaking paint and preparing old gloss finishes for a new paint job. |
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Learn how to properly use a brush to cut in with primer and paint. |
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Learn how to roll out a smooth and trouble-free primer coat that’s ready for finish paint. |
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Learn how to clean brushes and rollers and keep your tools working, and looking, like new. |
Fine Homebuilding Recommended Products
Affordable IR Camera
8067 All-Weather Flashing Tape
Handy Heat Gun
Learn the proper technique for cleaning paint brushes and rollers in our latest Build Like a Pro video series.
