How to Clean Chalk Paint Brushes

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Cleaning chalk paint brushes can be a real chore. However, there are specific steps that you can take to easily and effectively clean paint from them.

The post below takes you through these steps so that you can preserve the quality of your brushes. This will save you from constantly buying new expensive brushes. Instead, you can become engrossed in DIY projects using clean brushes.

If you don’t clean them properly, the brushes will diminish in quality. So, follow these steps to clean your chalk brushes and maintain their quality for longer. 

Cleaning Chalk Paint Brushes

Below are the steps involved in cleaning recently used chalk paint brushes where the paint is still relatively wet:

• Start by squeezing out as much excess paint as possible out of the brush.
• Put the brush under a flow of warm water whilst gently squeezing the bristles to remove as much paint as you can.
• When you’ve got rid of all the paint, use mild soap to clean the chalk paintbrush using your fingers. 
• Rinse your brush with warm water to remove any water-based paints and excess wax.
• Be sure to repeat these steps if you find that there’s still paint left in the bristles. 
• Once you’re done, make the loose bristles straight and flat and wrap them in a paper towel or lint-free cloth to soak up any excess water.
• This will help to speed up the drying time whilst also ensuring that the brush keeps its original shape. 
• You can then set your brush on a flat surface and leave it t dry for a while. 
• Alternatively, you may want to set your bristles facing downward so that the moisture from the wet brush drops down to air dry more quickly. This can be done with synthetic bristles and natural wax brushes.

You could also choose another chalk paint cleaning method that involves white vinegar.

• Combine warm water a white vinegar in a small container.
• Mix the two together and dip your brush into the solution.
• Leave it to soak up the solution for around half an hour. 
• You can then use your fingers to squeeze the bristles to remove the solution, along with any chalk paints. 
• You can then rinse the brush with warm water and gently wrap it in a paper towel to dry. 
• Once the bristle end has dried for a few hours, you can start painting to see if it’s ready to use.

How to Clean Dried Paint from Chalk Paint Brush Head

• Use a metal spoon to remove the top layer of dried paint from your wax brush. You may want to add some warm water to the bristles if the paint has been left there to dry for a while and needs to be softened. 
• Combine warm water and fabric softener in a container.
• Dip your brush tip into the solution. Make sure that only the brush is submerged. 
• After leaving it to soak in the solution overnight, gently move the wax brush around in the container and you should see the paint start to come off. 
• Use your fingers to gently squeeze the chalk paint brush bristles and remove any of the paint that has become loose. 
• You can then run the brush under warm water whilst you continue squeezing it gently and removing any paint that’s left. 
• This process can be repeated multiple times until the paint is completely removed. 
• When you’re done, wash the brush thoroughly with warm water and soap.
• Wrap it in paper towels and leave it to dry before using it again. 

Also read: Chalk Markers US

Conclusion

If you’ve been struggling to remove paint from your chalk paint brushes, it’s more than likely because you’ve let the paint dry in the bristles for too long. Make sure to clean your chalk paint brush after every use. This will ensure that your natural bristle brushes remain intact for longer.

Use the tips above to clean dried chalk paint from your natural bristle brush. These cleaning tips can be used for both synthetic brushes and natural bristles.

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