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BRUSH MATE® Trade 20

Storing wet paint brushes in water or solvents is a time consuming, wasteful, and thoroughly messy business. Ferrules rust, bristles become bent, paint hardens in the stock, water drips onto fresh paintwork, and spillages mess up your van - to mention just a few of the hassles. But problem-free paint brush care and storage needn’t be a chore as tens of thousands of tradesmen have discovered when using oil-based paints and varnishes. After painting, simply clip your wet brushes into the BRUSH MATE Trade 20 and let its unique vapour system keep them soft and pliable - ready for immediate re-use - hours, days or months later.

• Brushes always ready for instant re-use.

• Brushes clearly in view for ease of selection.

• Brushes held firmly so they will not touch and transfer colour.

• Brushes are not in contact with any fluid.

• Improves painting efficiency - so quick and easy to change brush size.

• Brushes only require cleaning when changing colour.

• Prolongs brush life - affords use of better quality brushes.

• Thoroughly proven system - developed with tradesmen for tradesmen.

• Saves time, waste, mess and brushes - saves money.

Unique brush clips hold up to 20 brushes securely and allow adjustment to suit brush size.

BRUSH MATE fluid is transferred through a wick

system to the

vaporisor panel.

Strong plated metal container

300mm x 220mm x 315mm.

BRUSH MATE® 4 Plus ~.

Now available in a tough 5 brush-size container for those smaller jobs and general DIY use. The BRUSH MATE 4 Plus comes complete with an impregnated Vapour Mate pad with renewal indicator and five adjustable brush clips.

• Attractive, resilient nylon container and lid.

• No liquids. No mess.

• Stores brushes economically, indefinitely.

• Brushes ready for immediate re-use without cleaning.

• Big savings in cleaning solvents.

• No more rock-hard brushes in dried out jam jars.

• So easy to use - just cut away foil wallet to activate Vapour Mate.

• An ideal practical gift.

BRUSH MATE® Can-Handle

Conveniently and safely fastens just about any type of paint can,

pot, kettle, bucket or roller scuttle to either side of a ladder.

• Quick and easy repositioning.

• Holds cans clear of the ladder for maximum convenience.

• Allows left or right handed use.

The Brush Mate is only suitable for oil-based paints and varnishes. Not suitable for copper and brass ferrules or fitments.

COST

Currently around £50 GBP including accessories. Replacement bottles of fluid under £4 GBP. Running costs including fluid and new pads about £1 per month. BOZZLE COMMENT:- Recommended for the professional decorator. BrushMate 20 will only hold 20 small size brushes (less than 20 when using larger size brushes) so a minimum of two is recommended; one for white and very pale colours and one for dark colours and stains, otherwise things can get messy. The clips won't hold certain shaped handles and BrushMate is not recommended for keeping rollers soft but overall it is a must for the professional.
Tip: A bent nail or piece of wire can be used to prevent very thin handled brushes from falling out of the clips.