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Reuse Your Roller
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Approximately 64 million gallons of paint each year are left over when jobs are done. Using a paint roller can help spread that paint a lot faster. There are even special textured paint rollers available, with sleeves designed to produce a variety of patterns. Make sure you don’t throw away that paint roller after the project is done.
Get StartedClean the roller immediately after use. Scrape excess paint off with a putty knife or paint stirrer to aid in the process
Not done but taking a break? Wrap the roller in plastic wrap or a damp rag if you stop painting for … read more -
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Paint Thinners
Paint thinners aren’t recyclable, but can be carefully reused by your neighbors or through a household hazardous waste (HHW) swap room. Make sure paint thinner stays in its original container with labels before you decide to reuse it.
