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Albany Brush Maintenance

November 11th, 2024

Following these steps before, during and after using your Albany paint brush will help you achieve improved performance and extend its useful life.

Albany Brush Maintenance

1. Before first use: 

  • - Rinse and comb to remove any stray filaments.
  • - Always refer to the coating manufacturer's application instructions.

2. For best results: 

  • - Before each use, for water-based coatings wet with water and for solvent-based coatings wet with the coating   manufacturers' recommended cleaning agent or consider white spirit.
  • - Remove excess for a slightly damp, primed state.
  • - Avoid using water-based and solvent-based coatings with the same brush.

Albany Brush Maintenance

3. Short breaks: 

  • - During short breaks, wrap the brush in an air-tight material such as a plastic bag to slow the hardening of the coating.

4. Cleaning: 

  • - Immediately after use, for water-based coatings wash with water and for solvent-based coatings wash with the  coating manufacturers' recommended cleaning agent or consider white spirit.
  • - Rinse thoroughly with water and use a towel to remove excess.
  • - Wipe clean wooden handles and ferrules with a damp cloth. Comb to shape and hang dry naturally.
  • - Never soak, use hot water, or apply direct heat.

5. Storage: 

  • - Once dry, place your brush in a protective cover and store it in a dry, dust-free place.

Albany Brush Maintenance

6. Best practice to preserve the performance of your Albany brush:

  • - Do not soak uncoated wooden handles or connected ferrules, as wood is porous and can absorb liquids. Exposure to excess liquids may cause the handle to expand (when wet) and contract (when dry), causing the brush head to become loose.
  • - Do not submerge the brush head into the coating or allow the coating to reach the ferrule stock.
  • - Do not use washing machines, as they cannot clean brushes in a manner consistent with our guidance and will likely cause product defects.
  • - Citrus cleaners (e.g. Viro-Sol) can cause deterioration and should be avoided.

Albany Brush Maintenance

7. Environmental awareness: 

  • - Many coatings are pollutants and are toxic to the environment. Waste water must never enter surface water drains as it can poison aquatic animals and plants without treatment.
  • - It is best practice to have a designated cleaning area for washing painting equipment. For water-based paints, use one water container to clean your brushes and another to rinse. Water from the second (rinsing) container can later be reused for cleaning brushes. Allow the solids to settle (water separation agents are available) in the base of the container, and then appropriately dispose of the clear water. Use a paper towel to wipe out the paint solids from the container and dispose of them appropriately when dry.

8. How do I return a defective brush? 

If you're disappointed after following this guidance, please discuss the circumstances of your return with the branch you purchased from (contact available here). 

For further support, please call 0845 504 5040 or email help@brewers.co.uk