DIYTried-and-true tip

Lift a loose brush hair from wet paint with masking tape

Lift a stray brush hair out of wet paint with a small piece of masking tape.

Time
⏱ 1 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Piece of masking tape
  • Paint brush

How to do it

  1. Fold the tape with the sticky side facing out.
  2. Gently lift the hair off the wall with it before the paint dries.

Variations

  • Pull a new brush over sandpaper a few times before you use it.

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