dumbquestiondude_666 t1_iuev6vx wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:11 PM

Or just buy a $5 disposable roller tray

sage1957 t1_iuewm8p wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Or buy even more economical roller tray liners.

fatboyslick t1_iuexe9v wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:26 PM

It’s not a cost saving tip, it’s about saving time as you no longer need to clean the trays after each use. Anyone who’s painted a room/house will not it’s a massive hall ache to clean the trays

scientician85 t1_iuey5kk wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:31 PM

I hate it when my halls ache.

Mtskiguy21 t1_iueyrkc wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:35 PM

"disposable" tray

dumbquestiondude_666 t1_iuf12at wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:51 PM

Hence the disposable. You just throw it out, no clean up needed

Saniemuff t1_iuf1emc wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Or you could use the tray with the dried paint on it. Eventually after enough times just letting it dry on it the thing will be coated thick enough to peel it off

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Middle_Manager_Karen t1_iuezpvt wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Aluminum is the most recyclable product. It can still be recycled covered in paint

NinjaCuntPunt t1_iuf0ia1 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:47 PM

When you're done, wipe out the roller tray back into the tin/tub to save any paint left you didnt use, and leave it overnight to dry. Done.

knuckleup125 t1_iuf4a1j wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Buy few tray liners. Just swap out a new one if switching colors and let the other liner dry. You can either peel off the latex paint when it’s dry or not. Doesn’t matter because it will still work. No need to clean it.

BarrelRider626 t1_iuf7ke6 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Put the tray in a garbage bag. Use as normal. When done just turn it inside out and toss. Learned from Homerenovision diy on YouTube. Haven't had to buy a new tray for years

ZebRa369 t1_iuf7ufu wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:36 PM

I use plastic shopping bags. Put the whole tray in the bag to line it, and when you’re done I use the same bag to wrap up the roller and chuck it in the freezer. When I’m ready for the second coat the next day I just thaw it out, re-line the tray with a new bag and your good. I do the same with brushes and only clean them once when the job is done

LPT When painting, line your roller tray with everyday aluminium foil. The roller will work absolutely fine in it and once you're done just put the foil in the trash - no cleaning required!

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