Say Goodbye to Pesky Paint Drips Forever with This Absurdly Easy Hack

Lauren Paige Richeson
Lauren Paige Richeson
Lauren Paige Richeson is an author and artist specializing in written, visual, and edible content. She covers a variety of lifestyle topics including food history, health, wellness, beauty, travel, and recipes.Lauren Paige is the Health Commerce Editor for Verywell, a former…read more
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published Oct 10, 2022
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Painting a kitchen requires attention to detail and a good eye, but no matter how steady your hand is it can also be a messy, time-consuming job. Few things are as frustrating as spending hours on a painting project, only to see your masterpiece ruined by drips and splotches of paint outside of the lines. Luckily, there’s an easy way to avoid this problem — and it turns out, all you need is a rubber band!

How Does This Work?

A rubber band is an essential tool for any painter, whether you’re a professional or a beginner. They are a simple, cheap, and easy-to-find addition that can help you avoid making a mess and wasting paint, and save you hours of painstaking cleanup time.  

The process is simple: The elasticity of the rubber band helps keep the bristles together and the rubber acts as a buffer by holding onto excess paint that can otherwise drip onto the floor, your hands, or other surfaces while you work. 

Using a Rubber Band to Brush Off Excess Paint

Here are a few tips on how to use a rubber band to brush off excess paint.

  1. Wrap the rubber band around your brush.
  2. Use your finger to push the excess paint off of the brush.
  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the brush is clean.
  4. Remove the rubber band and dispose of it properly.

Now, you’ll avoid getting paint where you don’t want it, and cleanup will be a breeze. 

Cleanup and Storage

A rubber band can also help you save time when it comes to cleaning up. When you’re done painting, simply take the brush with the wrapped rubber band off the paint can and push down on the bristles so any excess paint will drip out of them. 

They are also useful for keeping your paintbrushes in a neat and orderly fashion. You can use a rubber band to tie up your brushes when they are not in use so that they do not get dirty or dry out.

So there you have it! A simple and effective way to use a rubber band to brush off excess paint. Whether you’re an expert or experimenting, this tip is sure to help you achieve a clean and professional finish. Give it a try the next time you’re painting and let us know how it goes!

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