Should I use a natural bristle brush with a latex paint?
No. Just remember that humid weather can make someone’s hair turn frizzy. Water-based paints do the same thing to natural-bristle... More »
There are two types: synthetic and natural bristle.
Natural bristle brushes are used with stains and varnishes.
Synthetics are good for any kind of paint.
No. Just remember that humid weather can make someone’s hair turn frizzy. Water-based paints do the same thing to natural-bristle... More »
Natural bristles are best for most oil-based finishes including varnishes and stains. Their soft tips leave fewer brush... More »
As a general rule, you should use a synthetic bristle brush with latex paint and a natural bristle brush with oil-base paints. However, many... More »
An angle-tipped brush allows you to put the tips of the bristles on the work at the natural angle that the brush is held. In addition, an... More »
Yes, but you must make sure you clean them extremely well. It’s best if you just buy two sets of brushes. One for latex and one for... More »
Look for the tips of the bristles to be a different color than the rest of the bristles. This shows that the tips have been machined to be flagged,... More »
Yes, just as you would with a paint brush. Natural fiber roller covers made with mohair or a blend of polyester and lamb’s wool are... More »
A synthetic brush is your best choice, because the rough surface can quickly damage the flags on a natural-bristle... More »
Bristle has naturally split ends called flags, which help hold the paint in the brush so that it is released throughout the stroke... More »
Paint dries in the tip if you do not flush it out. When you are finished with your project, you can turn the can upside down for a few seconds and... More »
There’s perhaps no better and more affordable way to add interest to your home’s exterior than by giving it a fresh new coat of paint. Whether... More »
You’ve decided what color your going to repaint your house and trim and you’re ready to get started. But wait. Don’t forget to prep the siding... More »