To store paint, cover the open can with plastic wrap to keep the lid from sticking. #painthack #painting #painttip #DIY #paint #Paintstash
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To ensure clean lines when painting stripes, seal the edges of the tape with a light coat of the original color. #painthack #painting #paint
Peel painter's tape shortly after the paint drys, & run a razor along the edge if you find that paint is chipping off as you peel it away.
To know if a wall was painted with latex or oil paint, rub a cotton ball with alcohol on it. If the cotton gets paint on it, it's latex.
Use self-leveling paint on old cabinets or uneven plaster walls. #painthack #painttip #Paint #DIY #painting
If you need to touch up a very small area with paint, use a Slobproof! pen. #painthack #painting #painttip #DIY
Store your leftover paint in a Rubbermaid Paint Buddy so you can easily make future touch-up. #painthack #painting #DIY #painttip
Run a brown paper bag over any (dry) painted surface that feels rough. It won't leave scratch marks the way sandpaper does. #Painthack #DIY
Paint will not stick to a dirty surface, so use TSP to de-grease it first. #painthack #painttip #Paint #DIY
To avoid roller marks on furniture, only roll in one direction. #painthack #painttip #DIY #painting #paint
If you're painting an old piece of furniture, use wood filler if there are a lot of dents and scratches. #painthack #painttip #Paint #DIY
To limit your mess, spray paint an item inside of a cardboard box. #painthack #painttip #DIY #spraypaint
Need to take a break or waiting for paint to dry? Wrap your brush/roller in a plastic bag to keep it from hardening. #painthack #painttip
If your tape is old and won't roll without peeling, place it in the microwave for 10 seconds. #painthack #painttip #DIY
To help with paint fumes, add a tablespoon of vanilla extract to your paint and mix really well. #paintstash #painttip #painthack





















