Paintbrush question

[Silvertree]

I was painting the window sashes on 3 windows in my bedroom, it got late so I left the brush in the can overnight (wrapped in a plastic bag) in the fridge.

How do I get the brush straight again. Its a Purdy, it got pretty good after I cleaned it and wrapped it, is there a better way to straighten them out?

[Bodger]

I was painting the window sashes on 3 windows in my bedroom, it got late so I left the brush in the can overnight (wrapped in a plastic bag) in the fridge.

How do I get the brush straight again. Its a Purdy, it got pretty good after I cleaned it and wrapped it, is there a better way to straighten them out?


I'm sure the painters will weigh in with better info. But, as a novice, I have had some luck with getting the brush cleaner solvent and soaking it in that for a while, then wrapping it tight in paper, making sure the shape is like the original.

I only do it with the Purdy brushes. They last a good while oif you take care of them. Good brushes those Purdys are.

[Dusty]

I don't know. I have never had that problem. I usually wrap my brushes in plastic and lay them on their side for use the following day. Never put one in the frige and don't understand why people do that.

What kind of paint were you using?

[Silvertree]

Sherwin Williams Pro Classic Acrylic Enamel

I just did it because I was going to put another coat on in the morning, didn't want to clean my brush.

[Bodger]

Sherwin Williams Pro Classic Acrylic Enamel

I just did it because I was going to put another coat on in the morning, didn't want to clean my brush.



Gee....I've never done anything lazy like that where paint gear was concerned. :laugh3::laugh3:

[Dusty]

Seems my brushes are always screwed after I use an oil based paint. I don't use enough of it so my brushes dry after cleaning and they either harden or fluff out.
I know some painters who use a lot of oil use a paint box with a little solvent in the bottom to keep their brushes moist and in good condition.

[Dusty]

Gee....I've never done anything lazy like that where paint gear was concerned. :laugh3::laugh3:

He wasn't being lazy. He was being conservitive.

[Eieio]

Seems my brushes are always screwed after I use an oil based paint. I don't use enough of it so my brushes dry after cleaning and they either harden or fluff out.
I know some painters who use a lot of oil use a paint box with a little solvent in the bottom to keep their brushes moist and in good condition.

Can you tell me more about this?? :grin:

[ChrWright]

Soak it in single malt scotch...

Or, drink the scotch and buy a new brush.

:2thumbsup:

[Dusty]

Can you tell me more about this?? :grin:
:smartass:
Sorry I meant brush box. And yea--you place your brush in a can (or another container of your liking) with solvent in the bottom. Easy as that.

[Bodger]

:smartass:
Sorry I meant brush box. And yea--you place your brush in a can (or another container of your liking) with solvent in the bottom. Easy as that.

Don't they curl up that way?

[Silvertree]

No, in the paint box they are clamped on the handle, or hung and suspended above the box bottom. When I was working for a house painter in the late 60's some the brushes were stored that way.

It's like a tool box for brushes.

[Bender]

Just wash it out real good in hot water, gently kick the water out and lay it flat to dry. Do you have the brush keeper? A brush comb would really help if you have one.
Next time just wrap the brush plastic and lay it in the fridge. Cover the can.