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Applicator Maintenance Tips
You took the time to select the right tools and use them correctly. It is just as important to maintain your tools so you can extend the life of the products and keep realizing an exceptional painting experience each and every time you paint!
Pad Painter, Edger and Trimmer Maintenance
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Clean tools immediately after use. Do not soak pads in solvent or water for an extended period of time, as this can damage the pad.
Cleaning oil-base paints, varnishes, lacquers and shellacs.
Closely follow the manufacturer's instructions to select the proper cleaning solvent (mineral spirits or paint thinner for paint and varnish, denatured alcohol for shellac, etc.) Pour the solvent into a container and dip the pad or edger into the solvent. Work thinner through the material, dipping up and down in container several times.
To get the excess thinner out of the pad, you need to dry the pad on a clean towel. Do not rinse with water. Repeat process with clean container and clean thinner.
Cleaning water-base paints.
Warm water and mild soap suds are the best cleaning solution for water base paints. Prepare soapy water and pour into a clean container. Dip the pad or edger into the mixture, working the soap through the material. Follow with a clear water rinse. Repeat the process if necessary.
Always use a clean container with clean soapy water and follow with a clear water rinse. For stubborn water-base paints, try mineral spirits or lacquer thinner, followed by warm soapy water and a clean water rinse.
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After cleaning, remove excess solvent or water by patting the material dry with a clean towel.
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Whenever possible, store pads and trimmers back in the packaging which will allow them to hang freely.
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Be sure to properly dispose of spent solvent.
Roller Cover Maintenance
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Using a putty knife or a 6 in 1 tool, scrape the excess paint into the roller pan.
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Next, remove roller sleeves/covers immediately after use. Never leave roller cover soaking in water or solvent.
Cleaning oil-base paints, varnishes, lacquers and shellacs from your roller cover.
Closely follow manufacturer's instructions in selecting the proper cleaning solvent (mineral spirits or paint thinner for paint and varnish, denatured alcohol for shellac, etc.) Pour the solvent into a container and dip the roller cover into the solvent. Repeat this process using a clean container and fresh solvent until the roller cover is clean.
Cleaning water-base paints from your roller covers.
Wash with soap and warm water and rinse until clean. Repeat the process if necessary. Always use a clean container with clean soapy water and follow with a clear water rinse. For stubborn water-base paints, try mineral spirits or lacquer thinner, followed by warm soapy water and a clean water rinse.
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Dry and store your roller covers with care. String roller covers on rope or dowels to aid in drying the sleeves. Don't stand roller on its end or lay it on its nap. Dry thoroughly before storing in dust-free cabinets or boxes.
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