.These tips are wonderful on how to use vinegar when painting. I have posted an excerpt from “Ask Anna”. I know when you think “paint projects” that you don’t normally think “vinegar”. Well I’m going to give you a few tips that might make you think otherwise.
#1 Removing Paint from glass
To remove paint from glass all you need is hot vinegar. “Heat up the white vinegar [in the microwave] and use a cloth to wipe away the paint.” Way less headache than using paint stripper!
# 2 Cement floors
When painting cement the paint tends to peel or crack over time. “You can keep the paint stuck to the cement longer by giving the floor an initial coat of white vinegar before you paint it. Wait until the vinegar has dried” and then paint. Using this simple trick will ensure that you painted floors will shine and be beautiful longer!
#3 Metal
Often times painting metal can be tricky. Depending on the type of paint you’re using, the paint may have a hard time sticking to the metal. But don’t worry, vinegar will come to the rescue! To prepare the metal surface and reduce the tendency of peeling paint, “wipe down clean metal surfaces with a vinegar solution made of 1 part white vinegar to 5 parts water.”
#4 Paint brushes
Do you ever finish a painting project, get side tracked and forget to clean your brushes? To soften paint brushes “bring a pan of white vinegar to a boil on the stove.” Once the water is boiling add the paint brushes. “Allow the brushes to simmer for around 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and wash in hot soapy water.”
For complete article from “Ask Anna” visit http://www.askannamoseley.com/