Tips for keeping tools in good condition

(BPT) - returns the color to garden tools and hand, buying well-made tools for home improvement can help the project results. The tools used an investment, so you need to take care of them to ensure that they last longer than one project.

Painter's Tools

Painting is the easiest and most effective way to transform a room or to increase antique furniture costs. The quality of the brush rolls, and is as important as the quality of the color. Want to know how to clean and maintain, so that they can be used again and again.

It is important to brush and paint roller reusable cleaned immediately after use. A mixture of warm water and mild soap and water is the best cleaning solution for latex paints or water-based. When cleaning oil paint, varnish, lacquer and shellac base, follow the manufacturer's instructions, to select the right cleaning agents such as thinner or alcohol. Check with a set of synthetic brushes or rollers for oil-based products and a number of latex products.

Avoid soaking brushes in a solvent or water, as this will damage the hair. A comb brush, such as that of Purdy to keep, is an easy way to get your brush in good condition after cleaning. For best results, both the mesh and the center of the brush border to avoid paint buildup during the use and the service life of a brush. You can step by step video on find YouTube showing how to clean the brushes.

It is also important to store the brush properly. Each Purdy brush comes with a bull bar, which is actually the product packaging itself. Reusable protection is to keep the shape of the brush and to prevent damage. Brush hang during storage; Never keep a brush at the tip, which can lead "curling".

After washing applications, on the rope or cable ankle in order to facilitate drying. To get a good smooth surface to paint next time have to ensure to keep neither paint roller at the end or it. Nap in his Make sure to dry and store your bags carefully rolled. Purdy offers shopping and hanging bag storage bag with roll closure. You can use the pockets to hold a role, if you do not finish a job - the role is used wet with color - or, put the rolls clean and dry in the bag for long term storage.

Garden Tools

After a day of gardening, it is important to clean all shovels, hoes and rakes. Wet floor on oxidized metal surfaces when pipe tools and towel dry after use. Use a wire brush or wire steel mesh with an electric drill to remove rust and other debris pieces for metal tools. Make the most of your storage space or garage and garden hanging by their handles to prevent damage and to avoid the clutter.

Shop Garden tools such as shears, trowels and shovels earth in a tub filled with sand to keep it organized and capable luxury. Fill a 13-inch by 15-inch plastic or galvanized inner container of sand an inch high, pour 4.1 cup of motor oil and stir. Show tools in the sand with handles. The sand helps tools are clean and tidy, while the oil prevents rust buildup. Container in the garage or shed to avoid elements.

Workshop Hand Tools

Quality hammers, screwdriver, electric screwdriver and others can be expensive. With enough time, rust can cause permanent damage to the metal. To remove rust from hand tools and rusty nuts and bolts, enjoy rinse in vinegar for a few days and with warm water. Another way to remove rust is to gently scrape the tool with a wire brush and short-handled wire brush Purdy.

When cleaning power tools, gloves touch heavy and disconnect all power cords. With a toothbrush, cleaning options can affect the proper functioning of the machine. If you have a chain saw, jigsaw or similar tool power clean, use an air compressor to blow the sawdust that collects in the cracks.

A little time spent cleaning and storage of the tools for a project to improve the house holds and the work their best. Protect. Their investment in tools and warriors final weekend with good storage and organization

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