In this video, Melanie from Glaze Craft Windows in Virginia shares a simple but powerful tip for anyone working with linseed oil-based paints: how to keep your paint brushes soft and usable using purified, raw linseed oil.
Linseed oil paints are great—but cleaning brushes at the end of each day takes too much time and isn’t necessary when using Melanie’s trick. As Melanie points out, you can keep using the same brush day after day—no daily cleaning, no replacements. It’s a small detail, but it makes a big difference when restoring historic wood windows or trim. Try it on your next project and save time, money, and frustration.
Just another trick to make it easier for you to preserve your historic home!
NOTE: THIS TRICK WILL NOT WORK WHEN YOU’RE USING MODERN, SYNTHETIC OIL PAINTS LIKE “ALKYD” OIL PAINTS AS THEY ARE ACTUALLY PLASTIC, NOT OIL BASED.
Meet Mitch and Melanie:
Mitch, creator of Low Budget Window Restoration, offers online courses that make restoring wood and steel windows simple and affordable for DIY enthusiasts. Learn more at lowbudgetwindowrestoration.com.
Melanie, owner of Glaze Craft Windows, specializes in restoring pre-1945 wood windows using eco-friendly methods and traditional craftsmanship in the Mid-Atlantic region (including the Northern Virginia and Washington DC area). Visit glazecraftwindows.com to explore her services.
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For more step-by-step guidance on restoring historic windows, including Melanie’s expert tips, check out my online courses at lowbudgetwindowrestoration.com. Come learn, preserve, and celebrate historic windows with us!
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