Use it for painting grooves, panels, edges, and corners-and to reach around obstacles, like behind a toilet. That said, this short-handled, angled brush is excellent for a variety of detail work because it’s easy to maneuver and offers great stability. Angle sash: This brush was designed to paint window sashes, which fit inside the window frame and allow the panes to move up and down.With a good-quality wall brush, you won’t need rollers-and you may even save on paint because brushes are more precise. Use a large wall brush for painting walls, flat doors, and siding. Square cut: A 4- to 6-inch square-cut wall brush is ideal for large, flat surfaces, both interior and exterior.There are three main styles of paint brush, each designed for a different purpose and surface area: A 3-inch brush works best for doors, cabinets, and shelving, and a 4- to 6-inch brush is designed for large, flat areas, like walls and ceilings. A 1- to 2½-inch brush is best for window areas, trim, and corners. Generally speaking, the tighter the area you’re painting, the smaller the brush should be. Paint brushes for house painting typically come in sizes ranging from 1 to 6 inches. Both natural and synthetic brushes can last for years if cleaned and dried thoroughly after every use: Remove excess paint, wash with soapy water, rinse in fresh water, and let it dry on a flat surface. Low- and no-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, most of which are acrylic latex based, are also best applied with a synthetic brush. A synthetic brush made of high-quality polyester or a blend of nylon and polyester is better suited to latex (water-based) paint because natural bristles soak up water, becoming limp and less effective.You’ll also get good results using a round, natural bristle brush to apply furniture wax. Choose a natural-bristle brush when applying oil-based paints and top coats, varnishes, shellac, decorative chalk paint (for an antique look), enamel, and polyurethane. Natural brushes are made of animal hair, like hog or badger-fibers with microscopic splits that hold more product to create a smooth finish.Materialīrush bristles come in two major categories: natural, which are recommended for oil-based paints, and synthetic, which are best for water-based paints.
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Here’s how to determine what’s right for your job. Photo: Debbie Wolfe What to Consider When Choosing the Best Paint Brushīrushes are made of different materials and come in various shapes and sizes to suit specific products and tasks. BEST FOR OIL-BASED PAINTS: Purdy White China Bristle Sprig 2″ Flat Paint Brush.
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