Paint Brush Ferrule Replacement

Introduction

A paint brush ferrule detaching from the ferrule is a common issue, often times due to washing your brush out in hot water. This causes the glue that holds the ferrule to the handle to soften or melt.

If your paint brush has been rendered useless due to a detached ferrule, this guide will help you restore your brush into working condition.

What you need

Step 1 Ferrule

Paint Brush Ferrule Replacement, Ferrule: step 1, image 1 of 1

Ensure the paint brush handle, bristles, and ferrule are completely dry. If so, proceed to step two.
If your brush is not dry, set in a warm dry location before proceeding to step two.

Edit

Step 2

Lightly sand the top of the paint brush handle and the inside of the ferrule.
Be sure to remove all excess glue, prepping for reattachment.

Edit

Step 3

Remove excess glue and sand particles from the paint brush and ferrule.

Edit

Step 4

Line the inside of the ferrule with heat resistant glue.
Be sure to line the ferrule with glue from the opening all the way to the end of the ferrule.

Edit

Step 5

Reattach the ferrule to the top of the paint brush handle.
After attached, if there is excess glue at the base of the ferrule remove it with a tissue.

Edit

Step 6

Allow the brush to dry for 48-72 hours before use.

Edit

Conclusion

Your paintbrush should dry in an upright position for 48-72 hours before use. Be sure to rinse out your paint brushes in lukewarm or cool water to avoid this problem again!

One other person completed this guide.