How To Clean A Paint Roller & Paint Brush Fast. DIY Hacks Cleaning a Paint Brush. painting tips

Paint brush cleaning hacks. Tips on how to quickly and efficiently clean a paint roller and paint brush. How a professional painter cleans his painting tools fast. Home improvement and DIY painting tips on how to keep your painting tools clean. Handyman paint tools tips. House painting tips.
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I created The Idaho Painter as an alternative to big box DIY video shows that have actors who only act like they can paint but really can barely act. My mission is to teach everyone across the globe how to paint from the non-experienced to the long time professional. No experience is necessary. My channel is for the home improvement person, DIY painter, handyman professional, home and garden enthusiast, and even the professional painter.

[@brendalynn3837]

My husband and I recently bought a house that needed completely repainted inside. We wanted to save money and paint it ourselves. I’ve always been a horrible, splattery painter, so I thought I’d do myself a favor and watch some videos. When I stumbled across your videos, I felt like I hit the jackpot. You explain everything so clearly, and the steps you give are easy to follow. Thank you!

[@adeyemiadegoke5893]

I need a good and professional painting 14" quality sleeve, 4" sleeve and Roller s handle

[@number1pappy]

Holy crap! I never knew what the curved part of a 5 in1 tool was for! Thank you so much for this video and your other videos as well !!...you have really improved my painting skills tremendously!! I cleaned my rollers and brushes today like you showed me and my rollers and brushes look better than ever! I used to just throw away my rollers before and I never knew how much paint I was wasting by not using the 5in1 tool to Express the paint out!!...thank you so much!!!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help, thanks for watching & supporting!

[@caroleaton4787]

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[@number1pappy]

@@caroleaton4787 why "?" ?

[@LaToyaPlansLife]

I just taught my fiance what the curved part was for and he's been painting for years. I just learned last year. LOL

[@boom9090]

People like you will be blessed for sharing talents and ideas to people for free. You are helping a lot of people saving money for painting services.

[@catherine5351]

who knew.. I have been doing it that way for years. for the exception if the bucket.. makes sense... beautiful, and I recently learned about scraping the roller. I LOVE PAINTING...

[@markshipman4541]

I just used your tips for clean up in my sink and it worked great. The brush cleaning was the same just did it under running water. The small roller I cleaned with my kitchen sprayer but I turned the roller so that it was vertical and the flying water from the spinning simply hit the sides of my sink. Worked great. Thanks for the tips.

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to hear it worked for you :) thanks for watching!

[@kpace985]

I didn't know it was possible to COMPLETELY clean brushes and rollers! Thank you!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching Korynn!

[@elemenohpeespngrCortese]

Aduh

[@bechiramdouni289]

What a difference between your old videos and the new ones.. It’s just so good watching and learning from your tips, thank you !

[@alisabartos2775]

You are the best!!! I've been painting home renovations for 11 years and doing it all wrong. Just bought a new house. This one, I'll do right. Thank you!!!

[@tracybealeify]

Me too :)

[@josephfleming7819]

I always wash my rollers and brushes that way . I like the way you use the bucket to was out the paint from the roller thank you for the tip

[@BabyLuTV]

what I love about you guys is that there's no annoying music or sounds and you get to the point and do it quickly. I've painted a lot in my life but I keep on learning easier ways to do it. Thanks to you guys who put out these awesome videos.

[@kandacenoire]

The way that paint scrapes off the roller is sensual for me.

[@Lycan_24_7]

Your the type of person I would like to paint with

[@moorejazznow]

Thanks for all the tips, I have been cleaning all my brushes and rollers WRONG. This is a great help.

[@steve65109]

Well I will stopping tmrw morning to buy a brass hose fitting like that. Usually takes me 10 minutes to clean my 9" rollers with just a free running hose. Great idea Chris, thanks because I dispised cleaning rollers lol. U make it look easy here.

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome! I hope you find it useful :)

[@orionsanford4440]

steve noneya get a roller spinner they also work well.

[@HiThere-el8ju]

You can also use the same brass tip on a old school spray nozzle. The brass tip will screw right on the threaded tip of the spray nozzle.

[@OrionConstellationHome]

Wow! No way! So simple! I was doing it all wrong all my life! Everything you do is so creative! Thank you! 🙏

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Okay, I have to share how I do it and somewhat adapted Your method. For a brush, rinse it thoroughly with water pressure, from a sink, on both sides, and use a metal wire brush to remove chunks and funk of paint. Shake it once gently to expel water and lightly use the wire Brush to comb The bristles so they are uniform in the right direction. Rollers, Rinse via hose or sink after scraping it with 5n1 tool like Chris does. To dry, I use an air compressor to spin it dry, and wow, it works great. You're the man Chris!

[@NickyGun1123]

Im a young painter started my own company and ty for all the tips i would love to pick your brain sometime but im sure your busy your busy i live in new England i was thinking about doing a KZbin channel like this also .anyways thanks alot i have been following your channel for awhile and will continue to do just that thank so much

[@iamkalewillis]

I work in Arkansas with my uncle who has been painting for 40 years, ive learned the very same tricks from him. Pretty neat how these kinds of things are learned by different painters in different places and over different generations

[@Idahopainter]

Yes that is true! Thank you for sharing and watching 🤙

[@russellborrego1689]

Forever in your debt! I never knew what the rounded part was for on a 5 in 1 tool before, so I never bought one. Got the bulk of paint out of the rollers and then used it to get the rest out in the sink with some hot water since we don't have an outside spigot. Then instead of a sprayer, I hit them with 120 psi from the compressor and a blow gun attachment. I estimate it was less than three minutes total, and they were all nearly dry as I was surrounded by a pretty heavy mist of water. You saved me at least a half hour of work. Thank you!

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@russellborrego1689]

@@Idahopainter, thanks for sharing your knowledge! My roller covers are already dry! :)

[@oufannamedbrandon6715]

I saw a guy awhile back on a video add flood up by the farrel of his brush to the bristles, and it kept the paint from drying out while you're painting with it all day. It was so much easier to clean! I just get a little on my finger a couple times wipe it about an inch down from the barrel of the brush and it really helps the paint from drying up while I'm working.. (Flood is a paint additive to help prolong the drying process, in turn letting the paint lay flatter as it dries)

[@janetchase1437]

Wonderful video! Thank you. I learned so much from watching this one video and will start on your others. Another tip- for latex paint, try to use only lukewarm water to wash out the brushes as hot water or cold water can set up the paint (I'm an artist and this is what I do with my fine art brushes). Also I just learned never to wash my paint tools in the sink (I see you wash outside-perfect!) when you have a septic system. Never connected the problems that might cause until this week. I feel, like, Duh!

[@시골마리]

I just used latex paint to paint a door to a utility room, then thought of washing the brushes in the sink. I am glad I didn't do that because my house has a septic system. What kind of problem did it cause? Thanks!

[@ravetricks8529]

Great idea for the 5 gallon bucket at the shield but as any brush manufacture will tell you you should never use a wire brush causes too much damage on the filaments shortens the life of your brush

[@mackhomie6]

Dave Hicks what should you use?

[@eannaokane4392]

I agree a brush comb an tiny bit of soap does better

[@scottm4042]

A good brush can last a long time anyway. Cheap brushes will fall apart, the glue gives way, and the bristles come out of the handle. Wire brushing saves time cleaning good brushes.

[@jeffwaugh6734]

Chris, you are the BEST! I have learned SO MUCH from your videos, and now consider myself a pretty darn good painter thanks to you! Keep up the great work!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the support Jeff!

[@c.w.moffatt3237]

Thank you brother for the upload. Some simple math for the folks that may not know....pulling the rollers comes in handy. When the job is done, it is a courtesy the leave some for the customer for future touch ups. As a contractor, there may not be a lot of paint left over, so this will reflect good on the job you do. I really enjoyed you showing the hose cleaning method. I might add to that by saying I find it helpful to half remove the nap, rinse inside the nap as well. Foot tapping or spinning, make sure the brush is not too wet when you case it. It is paper after all, and most know that a well taking care of brush out lives its case. As always, I enjoy your videos, and my prayers to you and yours. God bless. Cliff

[@2fast4u8]

Over 50 yrs old and I’m still learning. Thank you!

[@josephduncan5655]

I'm soon to retire from the corporate world. I have always enjoyed painting. Your videos make me want to start up a small painting company. I'm going to Thailand and Australia first. New subscriber Joe from Indianapolis.

[@fattony81]

this is the best hack! clean up is a breeze!! I've seen a good majority of your videos and used your techniques. It has made my painting project very easy. I'm currently painting a 2200 sq ft home freshly renovated. FYI I prefer a 4 inch brush for cut in vs a 2.5 inch.

[@mark224466]

Chris, you’ve saved me sooooo much money. Thank you. Next time I’m in Boise, I’ll buy you a beer. Thanks again

[@priayief]

I think I saw your original version of drying/cleaning rollers/brushes a few years ago. Wonderful tip especially for rollers although I found it rather challenging when it was 20 below zero! Used rubber gloves. And, by the way, your videos have improved a lot and remain incredibly informative. Thanks for all the posts.

[@kevinJmadsen]

LOL, I just tried that a couple of days ago with a 3000 PSI pressure washer. I hadn't figured out the angle in the bucket you showed and didn't quite expect that much violent spin, so I had to throw my clothes in the washer. That roller was about 4 inches in diameter in no time!

[@migueltorres3489]

Hello Chris, thank you very much for all your videos, I love my job as a painter and enjoy to do it, watching you doing this shows how much you like your job and passionate about it, I hope you continue to have success in everything you do, I have learned many tricks from you, thanks! Keep it up with the quality job!

[@johnschnetzler8308]

after I clean my rushes, I twirl them with a twirling tool then I use a comb to comb and adjust bristles back to their normal painting position then either use original brush cover or sometimes I will use tin foil if the original cover is no longer usable

[@rickcain9408]

The brush spinner wears out your brushes alot faster. They lose their shape by fraying outwards. I stopped using a spinner 20 yrs ago.

[@johnhokoana]

Chris up north we always use a bucket when we clean our Roller. Either like you did it or setting the bucket upside down and hiding behind the bucket. The main reason we use a bucket that way up North is because lots of times it is cold outside and we don't want to get wet at all. In Hawaii no one has seen the bucket technique they just spray the roller at an angle and still stay dry not fearing getting a little wet which we usually don't. We also remove the roller and clean the frame and inner core. If you don't clean inside after a couple of uses it will get stuck. When cleaning a brush we use our knife to spread the bristles exposing the epoxy in the Farrell of the brush then we place a hose inside of the blush spraying directly on to the epoxy that holds the bristles in place deep within the brush. I have chinex bristle brushes that are 4 years old and not the slightest bit hard at the ferrel. Thanks for your informative videos.👍👍

[@TALINGLIZA]

If you use your roller everyday, and use the same colour when rolling, no need to clean it everytime, just get a new garbage bag and wrap it around the roller head, open up the bag and insert the roller just before the end of the roller and turn, like that it will remain moist for the next day. Great tips by the way.

[@noahkrietsch5983]

Where has this video been all my life hahah. Thanks Chris! I've been spending far too much time in the basement utility sink cleaning rollers

[@anthonylawson7638]

I’ve all ways used a bucket to was my rollers out putting it in front of me but sitting it straight up. But will be trying that way today for sure. Awesome tip. Down from the south GA

[@patrickbrumm4120]

I have a 5 in one tool and had no idea how to use the big carve out until today. Thank! Am looking for info on how to get a dried up roller rolling easily again. Been trying to yank off the cage but its stuck on pretty good

[@JDela-le2kp]

Hey man I have to say you make it fun to watch paint videos I like how you cut info in and make it very informative it's a great help to the average homeowner like myself..thanks

[@stephencrutchfield2032]

Dude, that's the greatest tip of all time. I send like 30 minutes letting water hose just run over it without is spinning.

[@luvmyotis]

Thank you so much for sharing! I will definitely be using your tips tomorrow when I finish painting I wish I would have seen your video this morning!

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for sharing🤙

[@charlescochran4871]

Great video, Chris. One quick tip on cleaning heavily loaded brushes. It's always hard to get all the paint out of the ferrel without numerous rinsing. Fill your bucket about half way full and pump the brush up and down like a piston in a car engine. This makes quicker work of cleaning your brush so it runs crystal clear. I have brushes I bought in the early 90"s that are still in great shape! Rewrapping brushes in the cover after cleaning is essential! Great point. Also liked the Scripture reference. Thanks again!

[@roberttwardy5474]

This is great. Seems like I have always had to throw out rollers frequently. With this I can cut down my overhead. Thanks!

[@royster3345]

I have a hose attachment to do just this. 4 inch across plastic tube 12 or 14 inches tall on its own stand. Drop the roller in and clip in, switch on hose and the water jets down the inside spray,spin and clean the roller. Sit in middle of lawn and run till water comes out clean. Can't remember where I got it from, but wish I'd bought 2 now as feet broken, still works though.

[@1958Princess1]

This was extremely helpful! I’m new to painting having just purchased a home and the colors were not to my liking. I finally painted my hall bathroom and look forward to painting more rooms. Thank you so very much!

[@carriesmart7522]

I really wish I had watched this video about a week ago! I’ll know how to clean up much better next time. Thanks for this info!

[@jerrygarcia2209]

this video is how I found your channel and became a subscriber your videos really teach me alot thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you very much for subscribing and supporting!

[@MLBYERZ]

Hey buddy, I've just started to watch your videos today and find them helpful. Thank you. I noticed the scripture you have in some of your videos, I assume that you're a christian man? God bless.

[@JYD2756]

Very smart! I've been the dumb one spraying myself thinking it was a badge of honor lol

[@catherine5351]

right.... hahaha me too... I use to paint for a living. and think of all the paint I wasted on the nap... o em gee

[@theholeminute]

Exactly! That bucket is an insanely better idea

[@swill1020]

I can join that club

[@sfasr32t432tfg43etfg]

That's pretty useful! I don't know how often you're doing stuff that might put your camera in peril. If it's a decent amount of videos like that you might want to buy a cheap piece of acrylic or see through thick plastic and notch some 2 by 4 as a cheap and easy stand for that piece of plastic./acrylic. If your camera tripod is heavy duty enough (many consumer ones are questionable) you could even get a smaller piece of acrylic and jerry rig a mount to your tripod.

[@benspragge33]

I've learned and utilized a lot of your techniques and gotten a lot faster and more work because of it, so thanks!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to hear, thanks for watching!

[@tommym6151]

I've always cleaned my stuff the same way. But the bucket idea is a new one for me and thanks for the tip!

[@luke9822]

Neither of the videos on the "To Great Videos To Watch" part at the end are clickable. Maybe place them in the description area?

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Fun tip. I use an air compressor to spin out the water out of the roller just like you did with the water hose- same thing. Comes out super clean and dry and the nap is perfect for using again.

[@triciaherbst178]

Thank You! For these amazingly thorough videos! You are a a great instructor. 👍🏻 scriptures.

[@jasonpotzinger6695]

Awesome trick with the hose and brass fitting so much quicker. Thank you

[@iamthewelcher]

8 years later, and I'm still teaching your techniques to any contractor I bump into!

[@justinmiller6750]

Lol way to fray your bristles out, first start with the bucket upside down using the bottom as a makeshift table place the end of your bristles hanging off the edge and using your wire brush, brush away from you In gentle to slightly rough motions, not too much to damage but to remove dried paint resting inside. Next fill up the five halfway with clean water and gently push the brush up and down Into the water. Afterwards fling the water out, then place the handle in between your hands as if they were closed after clapping then make a motion as if you are trying to start a primitive fire bow drill. Then with your hand bring the bristles back together.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the tips Justin!

[@terrycox1722]

The best brush cleaning I've ever done. Home owner & novice painter, this technique save my brush & my wallet. Thanks

[@Idahopainter]

Great to hear!

[@wilchaney1295]

I have been spinning my rollers clean this way for years! Never thought to use a 5 gallon bucket that way. What do you say to people who complain about the "paint water" on the ground?

[@whatfreedom7]

Same here.

[@catherine5351]

when I was working with paint. I would dig a hole in the dirt, clean brushes and rollers, then fill in the hole.

[@swill1020]

It depends on the person I work for.. if the house is totally spotless I never clean my equipment at the customer’s home.

[@rickcain9408]

Just run enuff water so its clear on top of the grass. If by chance paint dries on the grass just xplain to the owner that 1nce the lawn is mowed the painted grass will dissapear🤗🇺🇸

[@rickcain9408]

I never clean brushes or rollers at a customers house I just throw them in a bucket of water til i get home. But i live in a desert so i allways clean my pump. Nice lawn or not. I do save the dirtiest water in a 5 to dump at home though.

[@MrBamaluvr1]

As one who has always hated having to paint I learned several professional skills and tips to make my upcoming painting project much easier. Thank you and now I can’t wait to try my hand on doing a paint job better and easier!

[@Idahopainter]

Good luck with your projects and thanks for watching!

[@gregoryjowers3629]

If you are using the same color and the same job you can save your roller by wrapping it in a plastic bag around the roller cover it will help it from drying out

[@Noahsoak]

Thank you for these videos of "tricks of the trade"! Much appreciated!

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome!

[@alwaysrockn2009]

I use a air compressor to spin off the water and spin out the nap so it looks like new. Great video Chris!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@antsyakfish]

I use a plastic grout brush to clean my paint brushes as it is not as harsh on the bristles as the wire brush, then when all paint is washed out I run a brush comb through the bristles to keep them straight .

[@diverdave4056]

i like to run the paint brush comb on my brush a few times ... them work in some dawn dish soap and let it sit while i clean up my roller ... then i soak the brush with cold water for a few minutes and then start combing it out as i run cold water on it ! ( hot water turns latex paint into a gluey mess )

[@Eger118877]

It's the nuances like these that us non-professionals never had access to before the KZbin guys like the Idaho Painter.

[@jeremykennedy3984]

A better tip is to use your extension pole vs the 5 gallon bucket, no wetness at all. Just attach roller to pole , use spray nozzle suggested, extend pole , place handl of roller on edge of bucket or a simple obstacle to protect you from overspray, spray until complete. Thanks Chris

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing Jeremy!

[@geneo1976]

Great video. I do handyman work and always clean my brushes and rollers. I can't get my son to take 5-10 minutes to do it though. If you are paying $15 to $20 for a good brush it ain't that hard to take care of your tools.Drives me crazy!!!

[@Smuddpie]

Gene Kertz Make him buy his own tools. He’ll learn.

[@heatherredden6642]

Once he starts working and buying everything himself…. It WILL change “easy come easy go”

[@heatherredden6642]

I never knew what that curved thing was🤣🤣 this will help me!! I’m a nurse but live to paint and listen to worship music❤️🎵

[@iamkenkong1]

The simplest but now my favorite video that I've seen you do!!!

[@showmethedammovie]

This tip rocked!! Its harder with a window cleaning bucket.

[@showmethedammovie]

I went to home Depot for the wire brush just now. Had a better deal on BBQ wire brush. Like a buck cheaper . And stainless too. Just food for thought.

[@blakestockton7415]

Chris love your videos, you are a gifted teacher. I personally like to use a "spinner" to clean my rollers and brushes. Check it out next time you go to the paint store. I picked mine up at Sherwyn Williams.

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, thanks for sharing Blake!

[@marilynlbarlow6990]

M’s husband here. Make sure that wire brush is stainless steel. Been spinning rollers for years holding it offside. Th bucket as spray shield is brilliant. Like to use a brush comb as well as wire brush on brushes. Also use coarse scuff pad to clean off caked paint on ferrule and bristles. One hour redcoat primers need brush cleaning every couple hours or ruin the brush. Make my cutting brush a hard to find square cut sash brush.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the tip!

[@hurdman7899]

Thanks for the tips. This will save me paint, time and here in California-WATER!

[@mitchcohn1800]

I cannot believe you’re showing that it’s funny because 20 years ago I put in for a Patton or something like what you’re showing right now 👍

[@eulishicks7480]

Awesome video. This will definitely save me TIME and money since i haven't been cleaning my rollers very well. Thanks Chris!

[@MrBeefsteak6]

I tried that roller cleaning method years back without the shield, the boss was not amused as the spray peppered the wall and window behind me lol. I like using a plastic hair comb on brushes and a wire brush for heavy build up. great video

[@DaveMorrisonMusic]

You hold the roller frame at an angle, and you don't need the bucket. But you do need an area of about fifteen feet.

[@seanhatch4425]

Awesome tip! Used this method today and it worked perfect. Thank you!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to hear, thanks for watching!

[@peterbrooks5001]

Hey have you come across a tool called the Dandy, I think you should check it out, it cleans rollers and brushes and it can be done inside...no hose and not making a mess all over ya lawn...it seems a more civilized way of cleaning tools, me, I've got brushes from 1998 still using them.

[@rickcarrarini5696]

You gotta be the hardest working painter in the world.

[@Idahopainter]

🤙

[@garrett5908]

We never kick them to dry them out. It blows the bristles out. We use a roller pole and swat just the bristles on it and put it in the cover. They last a lot longer that way.

[@jeffc3885]

As a Pro Painter, I use brushes and rollers every day. I usually soak my rollers for 2-3 days in a 5 gallon pail, then refresh the water and repeat the process for a bout 1 week total. There will be residue on the bottom, but will be less each time you clean out the pail, It will be minerals and properties of the mixture. Spin it dry after a good rinse, let it completely dry over night, and use a lint roller to get any loose bristles and will last for many more paint jobs.

[@kozakwarrior7375]

Cool sneakers didn’t realize till now painters don’t need steel toes👍 I’m changing to paint from electrical starting the day I’ve seen all your videos twice

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@bludika]

i wish there is an apparatus where all you need is to hook up a garden hose and turn on and off at the machine to clean it in this manner using centrifugal force. There are pool cartridge filters that are cylindrical shape just like the rollers but maybe about 3 feet long, and there are products that helps clean it via attaching hose and spinning it etc. I wish there's a portable and compact version for rollers using that same concept

[@jamess303]

I love this guy already, I swear though lol your energy level is 200%

[@son_gogeto9128]

I paint for a living, and it's amazing how many people think brushes are disposable. I personally dunt wash out naps,because you can just drop it into the 5 gallon bucket of the paint that's left.

[@jedediahbc]

Wow you have some fantastic hacks. Thank you so much.

[@KarawithaK]

Where do you recommend I wash them if it’s below freezing out and can’t use the hose? Thank you!

[@rossboss7538]

See my comment above. Washing roller covers wastes a ton of water and pollutes the water supply. Time to care about stuff like that. Plus as a pro, I can paint the walls in an average size bathroom in the time it takes to wash out 2 roller covers. They cost 3 bucks or so. Why bother cleaning them? Slide a fresh cover on the roller frame and go for it.

[@ronald5728]

@@rossboss7538 Excellent comment. Exactly my thoughts. We have to start caring about water usage.

[@rossboss7538]

@@ronald5728 Thanks Fooron. You GET it!

[@marshallcello1128]

The brush cleaning tips were good (anything to help discourage those pointless "brush spinner" tools - kicking out your brush is the way to go), however the method of roller cleaning is messy and time consuming. A much easier way is to just soak the sleeves in a 5 gallon pail overnight then rinse out, or even easier, wash in your washing machine on the cold cycle. One you've 5-in1'd out the sleeve and soaked it, there's nothing much in the way of paint remaining in the sleeve, just paint-coloured water, so there's nothing that can harm your washing machine or septic or whatever. I've used this technique for several years with zero deleterious effects on anything - septic, or the sleeves themselves (some manufacturers like Purdy pointedly say "do not soak!" but in my experience, they can soak pretty much indefinitely and will be fine).

[@josephnoel24]

Hey oregon painter Joe here, I found the secret hack...at least for brushes, boiling hot water to clean first then take hair conditioner to it and after use a hair straightener to make it new again, i took a 10 year old 4 incher that sat outside hardened with paintnand it worked.

[@702ringo1]

Great cleaning tips! I really enjoy your videos-they help a lot. Thanks.

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome, thank you for watching!

[@collectorss12]

Tapping brush on your foot actually wrecks your brush coz it loosens the fixing from the handle to your bristles

[@dominicjoslin5431]

After rinsing, I press the brush against a rag. It soaks out the residual water / thinners / paint. Repeat after each rinse, and you will significantly reduce the number of rinses required.

[@oscar38]

Hi from all of us painters here in the UK 👍

[@UnbeltedSundew]

Just one note: People should aim to get brass wire brushes if they can, steel wire brushes will (obviously) develop rust and stainless steel brushes are brittle and will end up with tines pointing all over the place. Any ways thanks for the tips, good stuff. Do you only use water based paint? Because I'd love a video on how to clean thinner based stuff.

[@dominicjoslin5431]

I keep a series of three containers for the soiled thinners, each one containing progressively less soiled thinners. First rinse goes in the dirtiest container, second in mid-soiled, and the third container only contains clean thinners. After a few days or weeks, the paint settles out, and the thinners can be re-used. Depending on how much painting you are doing, will dictate the size of containers. This can be used for turps, metho,, lacquers, epithane, etc. Have been doing this for years, and I use probably 90% less thinners than by throwing out the dirty thinners.

[@ThomPeterson]

Great stuff! VERY helpful. I've been painting for years, and I learned a lot from your videos.

[@ChristopherVPepe]

Holy mother fu_k_n...sh__t this works! I started cleaning my roller in the sink and thought let me check a KZbin video out. This works holy crap. And yeah about one or two minutes that's all. If I am ever in Idaho I'm going to look you up and buy you a beer pal! Thanks for this post!

[@Krazy_KZs_Garage]

Thanks for the tip man. Really enjoyed it and it helped me out. Used to throw them away.

[@NoName-be5ir]

Before cleaning your roller, do a quick rake to push any excess paint off . Save a little time. 5-1 has the curve, slide it down your roller even a stir stick will do.

[@louised6790]

You’re my hero of day! Great video! So helpful. Thank you!!!

[@eamonnmurphy5385]

Hi Guys, I used Dulux primer today on my outside wall. After painting, I tried to squeeze the excess paint off the roller but little came off. I let water run over the roller but little paint was coming out that way either. I hung it up to dry and the roller dried hard! Was my paint too thick? I used this type of paint before but this batch was exposed to the air. Maybe it was the type of roller!

[@N1NOHn]

Good my boss you save a lot water. Grcias por tu video

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@Retroweld]

That is much better than cleaning it in the kitchen sink like I do.... :) Douglas