Paint Clean Up

[oops99]

I know this doesn't have anything to do with scrolling, but I thought I would just throw it in here as a general tip.
I was just doing a little painting with a brush and roller around the house, and when it came time for clean up I did the usual, hold the roller under the running water while trying to massage the remaining paint from it, then while holding the roller in the slop sink, I spun the roller with my hand to try and get all of the excess water out of it, then "BAM" it hit me.
What could I use to get this sucker spinning fast? I took an 1 1/2" drum from my drum sander, eased it into the roller, tightened it, put it into my Dewalt cordless drill, and PRESTO instant roller spinner, it works great, just make sure to keep the roller "IN" the sink when you do this.
Just thought someone may find this useful.

oops99

[AKAkopa]

just make sure to keep the roller "IN" the sink when you do this.
Just thought someone may find this useful.


Is this a voice of experience speaking here? LOL

[oops99]

Actually yes, but not this time

oops99

[CanadianScroller]

That is a good idea.
I have a roller spinner and an old 5 gallon pail. the pail would be a great help.

[byounghusband]

I used to use a roller spinner about 20 years ago.... It had a twisted flat metal shaft that when push/pulled from the handle, it would spin the roller cover really fast. DON'T do it outside of a 5 gallon bucket!!! DAMHIKT!!!!

[minowevie]

funny you would mention that. I do alot of painting. houses. and inside houses. and just hated losing those rollers. this is something I do. when I am painting a big project. like a room or what ever. I put the painting roller on handale in a plactic bag. to keep it tight so not to dry the paint. till the next day. the paint brushes too. this keeps all the stuff wet and fresh. then I can go on the next day. with the same roller and brush. then when cleaning. I do the same spining thing. but first. I go to the outside hose. then sqeeze out most the paint.with the hose on it. then with a long pole. start the pressure on the top or mostly bottom of the roller. and get it spinning.the drive way is a good place. and the long pole. keeps it away from my body. then let it spin like crazy. spraying it with the hose. up and down. then let it spin like crazy. with the water hitting it to push out all the paint. I have used the same rollers. for would you beleive years. and they come off the rollers dry. or damp . this works for me. same thing, just outside. your friend Evie

[Bill Wilson]

Evie, I do the exact same thing with the garden hose and extension handle trick. Works great and fast. Just take note of which way the wind is blowing.

[GrayBeard Phil]

Manual version
(per byounghusband's post)

http://www.amazon.com/Shur-Line-Prof.../dp/B00004Z4HL
Also available at my local Sherwin-Williams paint store, and ACE hardware store. Your Mileage May Vary (YMMV).

Works like a Yankee screwdriver, pump handhold up and down and the brush or paint roller is spun at moderately high rate to coat every thing in basement with thinned paint. Works well to add light coat of paint to washer, dryer, and walls, pets, self, or side of 5 gal bucket.

Does an amazing job of brush cleaning.

Phil

[oops99]

Hey Phil,



"Works well to add light coat of paint to washer, dryer, and walls, pets, self, or side of 5 gal bucket. "


I wonder if this would work for painting a room as well???LOL

oops99

[minowevie]

Tom, I bet it would, the walls, floors. and everything else it is near.
funny , but that is cool. for sure. gosh and I thought I invented the water hose trick. this group Just amazes me. for sure. your friend Evie