Adding some color to a drab room, or covering up some wild colors from a previous homeowner, can be an inexpensive way to refresh the look of your home. What do you do, though, if you’ve done all the preparation and find your project looks like it will take longer than a day? If you’ve found yourself in this predicament, you may be wondering how to store paint rollers overnight. It is actually pretty simple.
You Will Need:
– Plastic — either grocery bags, plastic food wrap, a garbage bag, or some other form of throw-away plastic
– A cool, dark place to store the roller
– Cardboard or old newspapers
1. Make sure the roller is not extremely saturated. Roll out as much paint as you can on the wall, or use some of your cardboard or newspapers to roll out the excess.
2. Cover the rollers completely with plastic. You can leave the handle on, but mash the plastic to the roll to eliminate any air in the bag. It will do you no good to store the roller if air is left in the bag to dry it out.
3. Place the roller in a cool, dark place (preferably the refrigerator) on top of a piece of cardboard or old newspaper. The cold and lack of air will ensure the paint does not dry out, and the cardboard will prevent any unwanted paint from getting in your refrigerator.
Call In The Painters
Once you learn how to store paint rollers overnight, you will drastically cut down on your clean up time. Paint rollers can take quite a bit of water to completely rinse free. If you’re worried that taking on a painting project might be too much to handle, you should consider calling a professional. TalkLocal can help you find a qualified one in your area for free. Check out our easy-to-use service, for free!
