Once you determine what to keep (like a pro-favorite Purdy) or toss (like a foam brush), read on to learn how to maintain your supplies in tip-top shape for a paint job that looks Photoshopped.įirst, understand that paint tools are investments. In the pursuit of clean lines and pro-level paint jobs, we asked three painting experts for their best cleaning and care tips for their tools. Ragged brush bristles can turn a quick baluster touchup into a streaked mess. Perfecting your technique for cutting in along trim and carefully peeling off painter’s tape is time wasted if your paint tools are in bad shape.