Paint strainer what do you use?

[darren7]

Hello, I have been getting small bits in the emulsion, even though things are clean and I give it a good stir.

I have been straining it through a peice of fine mesh and it is now 99% bit free, its a little messy though. but the results are good and nothing on the roller...no bits..

I was wondering what people use and can I buy a proper strainer from say the Dulux dec shop, or do people use something else.

Advise please.


Darren

 

[big-all]

old pair of tights but dont use the ones youve robbed the bank with

 

[confidentincompetent]

also watch out for the paint on side of bucket/pot drying out, then when you reload brush and wipe it over the dried paint on side of bucket, bits of dried paint get mixed with fresh paint on brush/roller. I wipe the side of container I'm working from with the brush constantly to prevent side of container drying. obviously keep container out of direct sunlight and when stopping for a short time I drape an old towel over the cantainer to act as a lid.
good luck.

 

[spice]

old pair of tights but dont use the ones youve robbed the bank with

I agree, an old pair of tights does the job.

 

[Zampa]

I used my wifes stockings once...fishnets...absolutely useless!

 

[spice]

I used my wifes stockings once...fishnets...absolutely useless!

your not supposed to wear them Zampa .

 

[Zampa]

Hmmm....

 

[darren7]

well went into tesco....the value rang sive....for flower....89pence........plastic.

or a stainless one for £3...... works a treat.... dip it in a bucket of water between uses....give it a shake...clean.

Darren

 

[price it right!]

gettin bits in emulsion mannnn; thats funny, tights n stockings, rofl...whooooaaaaaaa.....; use muslin (hope u read that right) its cheap n u can get it from the a warehouse factory; there are loads of em around.

on the subject- make sure u never use a new roller pile as bits always come of em - come on guys stiff upper lip, chests out.