How I Clean a Paint Brush

[Scott B.]

Hey Scott. Great video. Nice to see how I clean and store my brushes is also the pros do. Been painting for over 25 years and my brushes last a very long time. Quick question. When you paint cabinets on site and are not able to spray, if you were using waterborne paint like BM Advance what stiffness of brush would you use and if you are using small roller sleeves for panels what brand do you use. I have been using Purdy White Dove 4" in size with a nap of 1/4". It produces a smooth finish but not perfect. BM makes a conditioner that they recommend and I use for every gallon and it does help in reducing brush marks and roller nap patterns. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
JC

JC

For cabinet grade with waterbornes, the softer the brush the better. Purdy Nylox is a good choice. The softer the brush, the better it lays off and reduces brush marks.

On the rollers, I either go foam or velour for that kind of thing, otherwise they are too nappy, and can introduce lint.

Conditioner or even just reduction can help. I never really bought into the BM specific conditioner. I'd recommend that you also check out the XIM flavor.

 

[Scott B.]

Here's the written accompaniment to the video I posted. It is in the current JLC, which just came out:

http://www.jlconline.com/paints/paintbrushes_o.aspx?dfpzone=general

If any of you guys are going to JLC Live, my partner Todd and I are teaching a couple of classes about how to use the brush things to build kick butt finishes in paint and stain/clear grades!!! And will most likely be found hoarding tools around the Festool booth as usual.

Hope to see some of you all there!