yippee! I've read SO many articles about cleaning oil paint from a brush, and nothing got it clean. Your video is the first I've found where you do multiple rinses. Thanks! I'm re-motivated to paint with oil based now
Wow! Thanks John. You encourage me to jump in and start painting. I've always loved doing it for some unknown reason and I'm an attorney as my day job, but it's not as rewarding as looking at a good paint job done well.
My wife and I are painting our first home now, and found your video really useful friend! It almost seems cheaper and way easier to buy new paintbrushes though. We're off to Lowe's! Keep up the great work! (Thumbs Up)
Dang, finally! A great video. Have wasted a lot of time and effort and materials with bad instructions through Googling, this video was everything I needed. Oil paints for the win!
I wash my oil brushes with lacquer thinner works fantastic then when I am done washing the brush I pour a little bit of engine oil, clean engine oil of course, and then use the brush comb to make sure the oil gets in between the bristles. That way your oil brush will never dry and it works great. Cheerio!!!
Thanks for this video, John! I am using stain killer on most of the baseboards in my new (old) house), and boy do I HATE cleaning the brush! Its such a chore, but your video really helps explain how many times I need to rinse :) Thanks!
Thanks! You're right, one of the advantages of painting is that you get an immediate dose of job satisfaction. I've worked in several professions that did not offer that. Good luck and have fun!
So that’s how I was suppose to do that 😫 Thanks mr painter sir! Been avoiding oils just cause of that damn process ... They don’t want to pay for the clean up time!! 😓
I just picked up a tool towards cabinetry/woodwork recently. I am building my first project and I'm really impressed at what I've created thus far....but while I seem to be able to grab new tools and create the piece, I'm a bit wet behind the ears on the painting genre. I have a plastic bucket full of "brush cleaner" that didn't fare well with cleaning the stain brush and have been switched over to mineral spirits which I have now filled a pickle jar (for stain brush cleaning) and a salsa jar (for spar urethane brush cleaning. I didn't know about the combing or spinning of the brush. I think the method shown on your video will save me $$$, time and less buckets/jars of crap....I may be able to enjoy the painting process much more now. For oil based stains and urethane, do you still recommend thinner?
I almost always use paint thinner when cleaning oil-base material, but you should also read the directions on the can and see what they recommend. Certain products might require a stronger solvent. Also, ask at the paint store or wherever you buy the material. Good luck with your woodwork projects.
Hi John. I would like to know if it would be wise to spin the brush with the spinner thingy to get rid of the excess oil paint first.. And then proceed to rinse 1st 2nd 3rd and maybe 4th.
It's not practical to clean oil paint out of a roller, in my opinion...I just throw them away at the end of the job (after letting them dry thoroughly on a piece of cardboard). I usually toss rollers at the end of a job even when using latex...I just find that starting every job with a brand new roller cover is a good way to get the best finish possible. Some people clean roller covers and re-use them, but I do not.
So you used a quart or more of thinner to clean one brush. And is it really clean? Would you dip it in black paint right after this cleaning and expect good results? Most people don't have buckets of dirty thinner lying around. They would have to use new thinner, so it would cost about four bucks to clean one brush one time. Mineral spirits runs about four dollars a quart, if you buy it in gallons. A new brush costs about seven bucks.
yippee! I've read SO many articles about cleaning oil paint from a brush, and nothing got it clean. Your video is the first I've found where you do multiple rinses. Thanks! I'm re-motivated to paint with oil based now
Wow! Thanks John. You encourage me to jump in and start painting. I've always loved doing it for some unknown reason and I'm an attorney as my day job, but it's not as rewarding as looking at a good paint job done well.
Thank you Woody Harelson.
Love it. You get right to the point. All the details to the end. No life story. ❤️
My wife and I are painting our first home now, and found your video really useful friend! It almost seems cheaper and way easier to buy new paintbrushes though. We're off to Lowe's! Keep up the great work! (Thumbs Up)
I think so.
Dang, finally! A great video. Have wasted a lot of time and effort and materials with bad instructions through Googling, this video was everything I needed. Oil paints for the win!
Watched all the videos and found them very useful. Many thanks.
thanks...I just couldn't get my oil brushes clean...painting house for first time...this was helpful.
I wash my oil brushes with lacquer thinner works fantastic then when I am done washing the brush I pour a little bit of engine oil, clean engine oil of course, and then use the brush comb to make sure the oil gets in between the bristles. That way your oil brush will never dry and it works great. Cheerio!!!
Thanks Rachelle! I'm glad you found the video useful.
Cheers. A great little vid, and the tip to re-use thinners.. genius :o) Thank you
Thanks for this video, John! I am using stain killer on most of the baseboards in my new (old) house), and boy do I HATE cleaning the brush! Its such a chore, but your video really helps explain how many times I need to rinse :) Thanks!
Thank you. Good job explaining 👏 👍
Thanks! You're right, one of the advantages of painting is that you get an immediate dose of job satisfaction. I've worked in several professions that did not offer that. Good luck and have fun!
Nice short explanatory video.
So that’s how I was suppose to do that 😫
Thanks mr painter sir!
Been avoiding oils just cause of that damn process ...
They don’t want to pay for the clean up time!! 😓
I love this guy. For some reason. Great video.
I just picked up a tool towards cabinetry/woodwork recently. I am building my first project and I'm really impressed at what I've created thus far....but while I seem to be able to grab new tools and create the piece, I'm a bit wet behind the ears on the painting genre. I have a plastic bucket full of "brush cleaner" that didn't fare well with cleaning the stain brush and have been switched over to mineral spirits which I have now filled a pickle jar (for stain brush cleaning) and a salsa jar (for spar urethane brush cleaning. I didn't know about the combing or spinning of the brush. I think the method shown on your video will save me $$$, time and less buckets/jars of crap....I may be able to enjoy the painting process much more now. For oil based stains and urethane, do you still recommend thinner?
I almost always use paint thinner when cleaning oil-base material, but you should also read the directions on the can and see what they recommend. Certain products might require a stronger solvent. Also, ask at the paint store or wherever you buy the material. Good luck with your woodwork projects.
howtopaintahouse Thanks
Thanks for the comment, Dawn--glad you found the video helpful!
Hi John. I would like to know if it would be wise to spin the brush with the spinner thingy to get rid of the excess oil paint first.. And then proceed to rinse 1st 2nd 3rd and maybe 4th.
It's ok to use a wire brush or comb on the 3rd & 4th rinse❓🤔 @howtopaintahouse
Paint roller with oil paint on it is way toooo messy, I almost throw it everytime doing oil paint. Any good way to clean oil paint off roller?
It's not practical to clean oil paint out of a roller, in my opinion...I just throw them away at the end of the job (after letting them dry thoroughly on a piece of cardboard). I usually toss rollers at the end of a job even when using latex...I just find that starting every job with a brand new roller cover is a good way to get the best finish possible. Some people clean roller covers and re-use them, but I do not.
Agreed with you. Thank you for idea!
Oil based paint i have had bad experiences with on rolling ceilings.
Slings off real easy just go slower i reckon
good vid, oil paint is a hassle but worth it
So you used a quart or more of thinner to clean one brush. And is it really clean? Would you dip it in black paint right after this cleaning and expect good results?
Most people don't have buckets of dirty thinner lying around. They would have to use new thinner, so it would cost about four bucks to clean one brush one time. Mineral spirits runs about four dollars a quart, if you buy it in gallons.
A new brush costs about seven bucks.
use gasoline its alot cheaper!
Lol doll suprise
How long after you clean with thinner can you use the brush???
Jemela Jiminez
It will be ready right away because you can even put some of the thinner in the oil based paint
Great video--thank you
Thanks
Awesome
and I love the name of the book, "watching paint dry," that's great. :)
Thanks!
good video. good to watch. you oughta make more vids. show us something about painting.
James Smith Thanks. I have lots of painting videos on my channel: th-cam.com/users/howtopaintahouse
Between each rinse you should spin the brush out in the pot before you pour the rise out. Your making the next rinse more dirty unesesarily.
Ive been told my whole life water will these type of brushes...
But how??
With the amount of thinners and buckets used just throw the brush and buy a new one. Surely that's more cost effective for a DIYer.
How if cleaning brush without tinner
Imagine how long you would be there trying to clean an oil based brush under a tap only lol 😆 🙈
This is why I hate working with oil paint :P
I heard you paint houses.
I use gasoline to clean oil base brushes... Way cheaper, and works just as good.
Excellent stuff ...... horrible job but very well explained.
ohh god.. too much thinner for 1 brush.. 😒