keeping rollers overnight without cleaning them

[Milligan]

Hi,

I am in the process of painting a room but can only do it in the evenings so no chance of finishing all in one go. What's the best way of storing rollers loaded with paint overnight?

I've tried clingfilm, didn't work out badly, but was wondering if there is any other way?

Cheers,

Will

 

[gregers]

plastic ba,tie it up last quite a long time.

 

[ineedhelp229]

That was going to be my first suggestion. you could try putting the rollers in ziplock bags?

 

[Hib]

Yeah, like they said, plastic bags - if it's emulsion - the tighter u wrap it up the longer it will last - maybe 5-8 days before they start to harden. Oil based will probably only last a day before they start to go off, maybe even less.

For oil based, just drop the roller in a bucket of water so it's completely submerged - it'll last forever because no air can get at it. When needed, just take it out, squeeze off the excess paint and water with a bit of newspaper, and away u go.

It's the best way to deal with oil based paint on rollers especially and also brushes - in my opinion. It's too much hassle cleaning them. When finished a job put them in a plastic bag and take them home (or u'll spill water all over ur car/van), submerge them in water until needed a again (even if months later - probably years - but i've never had to wait that long) take them out squeeze of excess - wrap in plastic bag - take to job (cause u don't want to spill water over ur car/van) etc etc

(but if u have a way of transporting the equipment while submerged and with out much risk of spilling, then by all means........)

I HATE washing out oil based paint - waste of time