how do you get wood stain out of paint brushes?

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ummm ok were staining wood and we cant get it out of the paintbrushes we used and suggestions?

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  1. u~kno~hu says:
    January 23, 2010 at 7:24 am

    I’m pretty sure the only way is turpentine. You might have to leave the brushes soaking in it for a while, which is tricky because turpentine evaporates quickly. You can buy it in Hardware stores.
    Check what the side of the can of wood stain says, just to be sure.

  2. rocknrandy77 says:
    January 23, 2010 at 7:24 am

    you coud use a paint thinner or gas but be very carefull
    and in some cases you can try terpentine

  3. gail c says:
    January 23, 2010 at 7:24 am

    paint thinner!

  4. Mike E says:
    January 23, 2010 at 7:24 am

    With the cost of paint brushes today, I would suggest just tossing them out and buying new ones. A lot cheaper than buying cleaners for them.

  5. ruth4526 says:
    January 23, 2010 at 7:24 am

    turpentine,gasoline,kerosene. Read the label see if any of these things are in the stain, if so, use it.

  6. MoJo51 says:
    January 23, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Paint thinner or Varsol is best. You will have to clean the brush and spin it several times before all stain is removed, use a metal can like a coffee can or tomato juice can. To spin the brush, put the handle between the palms of your hands (bristles facing DOWN) and rub back and forth like you are starting a fire with 2 sticks. Doing this fast spins out the thinner and excess stain. Do this several times. It works wonders for keeping your brushes tip top for the next job.
    Also if you will be staining with the brushes over a period of several days, you can store the brushes in plastic bags in the freezer, removing half hour or so before starting the job again.

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