If you’ve ever wrapped a paint brush in clingfilm or balanced it over a tin only to return to a stiff, unusable mess then this one’s for you. Storing wet paint brushes isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a time-wasting, brush-ruining pain. Whether you’re working with gloss, undercoat or oil-based paints, that brush needs to stay usable day after day. The wrong storage means cleanup hell and extra cost on tools that should’ve lasted longer. You’ve likely tried the usual tricks: soaking in white spirit, sealing in plastic bags, wrapping in foil. They all work – for a day. Maybe two. After that, the bristles lose their edge or the paint begins to cure.
Storing wet paint brushes properly takes more than DIY fixes. It calls for a system designed to handle trade-level pressure, site conditions, and long hours. That’s why BrushMate exists – to give decorators a smarter way to work, without sacrificing quality or sanity. For professionals, time is money – and so is every brush. When you’re on a multi-day job, the last thing you want is to scrub hardened paint out of bristles (or worse, bin them altogether). Storing wet paint brushes properly makes all the difference. That’s where BrushMate comes in. Our Trade 20 and Trade 4+ systems use vapour storage to keep brushes soft, pliable and ready to go for weeks. No airtight tubes. No fiddly lids. Just grab-and-go efficiency that decorators across the UK rely on.
There’s a reason so many in the trade won’t use anything else. When it comes to storing wet paint brushes, consistency matters – and our vapour system delivers. No dry-out, no colour contamination, and no wasted effort. Whether you’re on site for a few days or managing multiple jobs across the week, BrushMate keeps your tools sharp and your workflow smoother. Built tough and engineered for real-world use, these systems are reusable, reliable, and made to last. Add in our brush storage accessories, and you’ve got a complete system that travels with you, works as hard as you do, and keeps everything in top condition. No mess. No downtime. Shop the range.