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How To Clean A Brush Used For Polyurethane

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I have had trouble cleaning them with everything and had the same problem, until I found a jar large enough to put the brush in filled to the bristle level with thinner keeping it tightly sealed. (I do clean them prior to putting in the jar). When I need them take out shake dry and they work like new brushes for months without being used or when I have a project that gets a new coat every day for a week. (I find the higher quality brushes provide the best coverage so I hate to toss them with just 1 use)

answered Dec 4 '15 at 0:24

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  • If you don't need it soon, how long do you keep it in ?

    Dec 4 '15 at 1:21

  • I have had them in the jar for over 6 months. The thinner has not affected them that I can tell. My wide brush is ~3 years old the narrow ones maybe 2 years old.(I only take them out to use them now)

    Dec 4 '15 at 14:12

  • that worked really, really well, thanks. I just kept three brushes in a can overnight, much better.

    Dec 5 '15 at 0:10

  • You said "(I do clean them prior to putting in the jar)". What does that mean? How do you clean them prior to storage?

    Jul 8 '17 at 22:28

  • By cleaning before I usually squeeze the majority of the paint or other poly solids out of the brush then 1 rince to remove the majority of the solids th3n put the brush in bristles deep thinner and seal it. With poly that I may be continuing work within a week I may not clear as much but keep the bristles in thinner. Shake the excess thinner out and the brush is ready for another coat.

    Jul 9 '17 at 20:32

I make picture frames and I like polyurethane because it is a very hard, durable finish. I always use foam brushes. To clean I merely soak in paint thinner a short time shake it out and dry with a paper towel. You can do this over and over if you want. But at around twenty five cent for a brush you could just toss them. And they leave a nice even coat as well.

answered Jun 26 '19 at 3:43

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  • Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Thanks for the answer; keep 'em coming. And, you should probably take our tour so you'll know how best to contribute here.

    Jun 26 '19 at 13:21

since there are water based polyurethanes that you can clean up with water, you can use those. however, start with a good quality brush. if you want to use an alkyd, clean (thoroughly - not just a dunk) with paint thinner (takes the paint into solution and flushes it away), then with acetone (takes the thinner into solution and flushes it away), then with water (takes the acetone into solution and flushes it away as well as acting as a solvent for the soap). then rub the bristles in hand bar soap (i like ivory hand soap for this). the brush will stay nice and soft and supple. when you want to use it again, just quickly dunk it in whatever solvent is the solvent in whatever paint you want to use. you can keep a quality brush going for years with this approach.

answered Dec 4 '15 at 2:38

I've done all of the above - But I read that putting a little clothes softener in with the paint thinner also keeps the bristles very soft ! I have tried this and it does work !

answered May 7 '18 at 17:37

$14 Purdy or Wooster brushes are trash after applying poly. Use cheaper disposable foam applicators.

answered Aug 2 '18 at 1:33

Maybe not politically correct but I found a quick dunk & swoosh in gasoline works better then any paint thinner or solvent. After dunking, I squeeze out what I can by hand & then apply liquid dish soap (like dawn) & work into the bristles to remove the gas. Rinse in hot water & allow to dry. I find that placing a rubber band on it helps to keep shape.

answered Mar 27 at 16:48

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  • What does that have to do with political correctness?

    Mar 27 at 16:49

  • @amphibient gasoline isn't a good choice for a solvent due to the hazards involved (the flashpoint is awful low, for one)

    Mar 27 at 17:04

  • If you're going to do this, do this OUTSIDE and AWAY from potential ignition sources. Gasoline's flashpoint is well into the negatives, and the vapors are "have passport, will travel to ignition source below you!"

    Mar 27 at 17:05

I used paint stripper followed by soap and water and it worked well. A bristle comb helps (for paint brushes).

answered Mar 24 at 21:10

Anyone try putting the brush in the freezer after you rinse with paint thinner? My grandpa use to tell me this worked.

answered Mar 27 at 21:18

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