The first step in learning how to clean paint from paint brushes is to note whether you are using acrylic, latex, or oil-based paint. Acrylic and latex paints are water-based and are cleaned from ...

One expensive paint ... brushes. Get a good nylon or polyester brush for painting with latex and a good natural (animal hair) bristle brush for oil paints. Don’t use a natural-bristle brush for ...

Repeat until the water runs clean, being careful not to overbend or split the bristles to avoid disturbing the shape and integrity of the brush. If the brush still has bits of dried paint ...