H Mag - The Handy Mag for Home, Hardware and Home DIY Jun. 2014 | Page 25

5

Don’t waste water by washing paintbrushes and rollers in
between coats. Instead, wrap tightly in plastic cling film
and they will stay moist – even overnight.

7
Use the blue painter’s tape instead of masking tape.
Masking tape can leave behind a sticky residue that’s hard
to clean off. Plus, paint can cause the tape to buckle or get
wavy, which lets paint run underneath it.

6

Use baby oil to remove paint from your skin.

8
To avoid paint bleeding underneath the tape, do a thorough job of adhering the tape before then run a putty
knife over the top to press down the tape for a good seal.