My brushes cost $7 to $11 or so; I clean them and use them many times. Some are for dark paint, some for light, and others for white. Special brushes for shellac, others for poly. Then there are the oil-based paint brushes… Of course, there are the new unused ones for backup and special upcoming projects…
I clean my cheap paint brushes, so I don’t have to go buy new ones whenever I need one. I’m much more likely to get a task done if I have everything I need in the garage. Cold water only and air dry.
29 cent brushes (if you can find them anywhere) or any cheap brush I use with oil based paints are thrown out. My good $4-$6 brushes are used with Latex paints and I will clean them multiple times before they are thrown out.
Zykoic about 2 years ago
And we think we saved a fortune!
But you should see my sweatshirts……
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
same thing with a sponge-headed brush that has leftover face mask goo
suv2000 about 2 years ago
Where are you buying a paintbrush for 29 cents
jmolay161 about 2 years ago
What can you get that’s 29 cents, except for pennies picked up off the street?
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 2 years ago
You say that like it’s a bad thing.
Pluggergirl about 2 years ago
Sometimes, disposables really are the smarter way to go.
BadCreaturesBecomeDems about 2 years ago
My brushes cost $7 to $11 or so; I clean them and use them many times. Some are for dark paint, some for light, and others for white. Special brushes for shellac, others for poly. Then there are the oil-based paint brushes… Of course, there are the new unused ones for backup and special upcoming projects…
Geophyzz about 2 years ago
The last time we had our septic tank pumped out, the serviceman showed me all the water-base paint inside; and I hadn’t cleaned a brush in two months.
david_42 about 2 years ago
I clean my cheap paint brushes, so I don’t have to go buy new ones whenever I need one. I’m much more likely to get a task done if I have everything I need in the garage. Cold water only and air dry.
Back to Big Mike about 2 years ago
But it’s my favorite paintbrush.
ctolson about 2 years ago
29 cent brushes (if you can find them anywhere) or any cheap brush I use with oil based paints are thrown out. My good $4-$6 brushes are used with Latex paints and I will clean them multiple times before they are thrown out.
goboboyd about 2 years ago
If only for the experience. But wear the paint stains on your hands and clothes for days. Conversation starters.
kaycstamper about 2 years ago
Haha, not sure it’s $2 though, at least not here.
ms-ss about 2 years ago
I clean brushes, not rollers.
g04922 about 2 years ago
$0.29 paint brush?? I want the name of that hardware store !
Bill D. Kat Premium Member about 2 years ago
$2 worth of hot water, soap and paper towels??? Inflation really is rampant in Pluggerville.
the lost wizard about 2 years ago
Sentimental reasons depending on what you painted. :)
kathleenhicks62 about 2 years ago
Not me- – toss into the trash or use it for a door stop (wedge).
Detroit Dan about 2 years ago
Don’t forget to twirl it between your hands to make sure it’s dry…