Avoid Storing Roller in Pringles Can
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6 BAD Painting Hacks. These Tips Are NONSENSE!
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This 'hack' suggests placing a wet paint roller directly into an empty Pringles can to keep it moist for later use. This is a bad idea because Pringles cans contain a significant amount of oil, salt, and seasoning residue. These residues will inevitably transfer to the paint roller, contaminating it. When the contaminated roller is then used for painting, these foreign substances will transfer to your walls, leading to adhesion issues, discoloration, or an unpleasant texture. While some variations suggest wrapping the roller in plastic before placing it in the can, this adds an unnecessary step. It is much more effective and hygienic to use proper roller covers or specialized brush baggies designed to keep paint tools fresh without contamination.
Goal: Do not store used paint rollers inside empty Pringles cans, as food residue will contaminate the roller and ruin your paint job.
Tools and materials
- Brush Baggie / Roller Cover
- Paint Roller
- Plastic Wrap
- Pringles Can
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