Hi guys… hope you’re having an amazing day!
I always love when you send me your painting quick-tips so keep them coming. Here’s a great tip from Karen in Saskatchewan:
How to Strain Paint the Thrifty Way!
[box]Hi. Thanks so much for Q-T-T It is always fun and informative.
This is a tip that I got from a painter who was painting the inside of my house, back when I paid people to do that.
The painter was an older gentleman, and very thrifty.
I was complaining that I had lumps in some paint that I had overwintered in the unheated garage (middle of Saskatchewan and freaking cold!) He told me that anytime he had paint that had floaters after mixing (oil-based or latex), he strained the paint through a double layer of his wife’s pantyhose. The mesh is very fine and collects all the chunks, large and small which can then be disposed of.
I have used this method for years and refined it bit. I buy cheap knee-highs at the dollar store stretch two over the opening of the container that I am pouring into and pour carefully. I usually pour these odds and ends of paint into glass quart or pint sealers depending on how much I have left which allows me to see both quantity and colour.
Thanks again for Q-T-T.[/box]
Thank YOU for writing in and sharing Karen!
Do you have any tips for straining paints?
If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below! I love hearing from you!
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Enjoy your day and have fun with your next project!
Denise x
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I thought that it was interesting when you mentioned that you can remove lumps from paint by straining through a mesh-like material. My wife and I want to paint one of our rooms in our house but we don’t know anything about painting. We’ll probably have to get some professional help so that we do it correctly.
great tips! pinned!
gail
Thanks Gail…and L-0-V-e your blog! x
That is such a clever idea! Thanks! I really enjoy your blog.
Smiles, alice
Thanks Alice! Big smiles right back at-cha 🙂