How To Use a Paint Roller 26 Paint Clean Up and Disposal

PAINT CLEAN UP AND DISPOSAL

It’s important that all paint is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Follow these tips to make clean up a breeze:

• If you are planning to continue your painting project the next day, keep the paint, brush and/or roller in the paint tray and cover with foil or cling wrap. The next morning, run the brush or roller over a newspaper a few times and it will be ready to use. • After the job is complete, wash the rollers, brushes and paint tray with water for water based paints or mineral turps for solvent based paints. • Wrap the clean brushes and rollers with newspaper and secure with a rubber band. Store the brushes flat or hang them on hooks. Excess paint can be stored in the can.

• Water based paints can be treated with Dulux Envirosolutions® Waste Paint Hardener. This product turns the liquid paint into a solid mass, which can then be disposed of responsibly. Unwanted solvent based paints can be disposed of by pouring the excess onto an absorbent material such as kitty litter, cardboard or shredded paper. Allow to dry before disposing. The can, once emptied, can be placed in household recycling bins. Never dispose of unwanted paint by pouring it down household or storm water drains.

For more information on responsible paint disposal please visit paintback.com.au or dulux.co.nz