Ken Fitzgerald
08-13-2012, 1:39 PM
I don't know how many times I've read articles or seen videos on television where a professional painter/finisher advised soaking a brush in the solvent for the finish BEFORE you use it to aid in easy cleanup.
A few weeks ago I finished a swing for my wife and then I reinforced the header and two rafters on our small covered patio. I hung the swing and it worked well. The next day I realized I should paint the reinforced rafters and header to winterize them. Next year I intend to paint the whole house with the aid of my oldest son.
I bought a brand new Purdy brush and used it without soaking it in water (I'm painting a latex) the first day. I spent quite a period of time cleaning the brush as it was marginally warm outside to paint and it dried very quickly.
The next 3 days when painting, I soaked the brush as advised prior to use, shook out the excess and cleanup was a snap.....just a few minutes.
I wonder how well that will work with finishes like varnish, shellac, brushing lacquer and polyureathane?
A few weeks ago I finished a swing for my wife and then I reinforced the header and two rafters on our small covered patio. I hung the swing and it worked well. The next day I realized I should paint the reinforced rafters and header to winterize them. Next year I intend to paint the whole house with the aid of my oldest son.
I bought a brand new Purdy brush and used it without soaking it in water (I'm painting a latex) the first day. I spent quite a period of time cleaning the brush as it was marginally warm outside to paint and it dried very quickly.
The next 3 days when painting, I soaked the brush as advised prior to use, shook out the excess and cleanup was a snap.....just a few minutes.
I wonder how well that will work with finishes like varnish, shellac, brushing lacquer and polyureathane?