How to Evaluate a Paintbrush

[castlebond007]

for the homeowner its plain and simple; if it does'nt say purdy or wooster.....its crap!....get a 2.5in sash tool!  it'll make cutting in much easier.  We pros use flat brushes cause the ferrels are usually wider, hold more paint and you can pull both directions, therefore higher production. anyway, i've tried just about every brush out there so if you have a specific application i would love to give anyone my advice/opinion.  i basically use the following;  3in.blue bristle purdy swan for walls--2.5insash for int. trimand windows (3infor ext. or flat brush if no window sashes to paint)  now, for special aps like painting over high gloss i use a green label red latex purdy 2.5 sash.....raw block/brick etc...i use a black nylon 3.5 or 4in purdy....and i use a flat or sash white china purdy for oil.....
etc etc.................                                   hope this is helpful.......................

[abigailfinlay]

Hi rmichael,

     You have provided a wonderful link which is very useful for me to learn about

painting and interior decoration.It is very good information.......


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Sean McConnell

[jekcah22]

Use a paintbrush or roller brush that holds paint well and doesn't leave
the bristles/lints together with the paint on the painted surface.


-www.courtneyandwise.com.au

[perfectcolor]

Thanks for sharing those helpful links..

[Skye]

Wow yall,

All the  time I've picked up a paint brush just to put it back down because it just didn't feel right
and felt cheap, I now understand why I've put more brushes back on the shelf rather than
bought them.   Interesting articles about the brushes. I do believe my confusion is cleard up.
Alot more to it than meets the eye

[Skye]

I did see the Purdy brushes in HD while buying my painters tape, and the difference in those
up against all the others didnt even compare.   The purdy (yellow packaging) are so soft
and smooth.  I knew by the price they had to be  some of the best around, but wanted to check in here first, and now you pros have me getting ready go and get my brushes
I cant stand it when a bristle comes off the brush and gets in the paint.   !!
I have a feeling I wont be trying to get a bristle out of my painting projects with these brushes
 

[chrisn]

The Purdy's sold in the big box stores are not the top of the line brushes you can get at a real paint store.That being said, they will be better than anything else there and most likely serve your purpose.

[Skye]

Thanks Chrisn,

A great tip.

Instead of taking alot of time thinking about where to go for the best paint and brushes,..(not to mention gas money),  the "real" paint stores are the solution.   In my area, I have more and two locations  of BM and SW, not to mention a couple more A+ grade paint stores.

[specialkmh]

I'm going to start painting this weekend. I had no idea where to begin picking out a brush or roller. This was very helpful! Please feel free to stop by my blog- I will be posting my progress so you can make fun of me! haha

My blog is www.downhomefeeling.blogspot.com

[Hangman]

I prefer the Wooster to the Purdy because of the stiffness, Purdy's always feel a bit soft to me which is ok with thin material but can be frustrating with most latex paints which have more body than stains or poly finishes. Firm or extra firm work best for me with most paints.

[chrisn]

Give me a whisk brush and a good gallon of leveling paint. I will show you no brush marks.

Right JP, this is VERY helpful, just what every home owner needs to hear.We all know that you are a painting GOD and can do things with paint and tools that no other mortal can, but there is no need for that here.We actually try and help people that do not have you're almighty powers.

[amcraftma]

A good paintbrush makes a big difference in your painting project's end result.

Yeah. I agree. And I'm 100% sure that painter also know that.