12 x Two Inch Paint Brushes 2" | 50mm Disposable Economy Paint Brush Pack | Laminating Brushes

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Fill a bowl or pail with enough solvent to cover the bristles of the brush but not the handle. The appropriate solvent depends on the type of paint:

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The foam brush is 2 inches wide and has a slightly chiseled edge for smooth application of any type of paint, varnish, stain, or similar product. The foam holds up well, without shredding or tearing as many lesser foam brushes do, and it is securely glued to the wooden handle. If you are working with an oil-based product, you'll find that natural bristles, with their slightly split ends and springy texture, do the best job. And among the many natural-bristled brushes available, it's hard to beat Purdy's white bristle brush. This highest-quality paint brush has exceptionally soft bristles, providing the smoothest finish possible. Now, rinse the paint brush bristles thoroughly under running warm water. Hold the brush with the bristles facing down to prevent water from running underneath the ferrule.But where this brush differs from the rest is in its handle, which is a flexible, soft-grip material that bends as much or as little as you'd like, making it easy to adjust the angle of the brush to the surface you are painting. Not only that, but the handle is also threaded, so you can attach any standard extension pole for painting way up high. Paint brushes come in a range of sizes, as measured across the edge of the bristles. You’ll find detailed brushes that are less than an inch across, and extra-large, 8-inch brushes, but for most DIY projects, 1-inch to 4-inch brushes are best. Angled brushes, often called "sash brushes" and sometimes called "cutting brushes," have bristles that are gently angled across their edge. This is the brush you want for painting trim, cutting-in along edges and corners, touching up detail work, painting grooves and other oddly shaped surfaces, or painting in a tight spot, such as between closely spaced windows. The brushes are suited to any type of paint, whether water-based or oil-based. And at such a low price, if you aren't in the mood to clean them, they can be considered disposable. They do clean up well, however, and can be used over and over again if cared for properly.

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For the smoothest performance, it helps to wet your paint brush before the first dip into the paint. This helps the bristles glide smoothly, reducing bristle marks or uneven deposits of paint. If using any type of water-based paint, wet the bristles with water. If using an oil-based product, dampen the bristles with mineral spirits. In either case, then gently blot the bristles on a clean rag to leave them damp, not dripping. Now go ahead and paint as usual.

While the 3-inch brush is ideal for large, flat surfaces such as walls, you'll also find the brush in sizes 1-inch, 1.5-inch, and 2-inch. All have nylon/Chinex/polyester bristles that are suited to any oil-based or water-based product. The alder wood handle is a traditional beaver tail shape, but Purdy makes the same brush with other styles of handle as well. While this paint brush is the most expensive on our list, it's an excellent option for rough surfaces.

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Professional Paint Brushes Our professional paint brushes are made to the highest standard and individually signed. Many painters today are reaching for paints with low or no VOCs (volatile organic compounds). While low-VOC paints are friendlier to the environment and produce far less smelly fumes than older types of paints, they also dry much faster, which can leave streaked or blotchy results, especially if you are new to DIY painting. However, the Wooster Chinex FTP brushes are specifically designed to handle paints with low or no VOCs, thanks to the very stiff bristles with full, soft tips. This decreases "drag" on the brush, leaving a clean, even line of paint.Brushes that are 1 inch to 1.5 inches are useful for very detailed work, small touch-ups, or very tight spots. Use a 2-inch to 2.5-inch brush for painting trim, baseboards, and details, or for cutting-in around corners and edges. There are several types of bristles to choose from, plus foam paint brushes. The right choice mostly depends on the type of paint you are using. While the 2.5-inch angle brush is ideal for most trim jobs, you'll also find the same brush in 1-inch, 1.5-inch, and 2-inch sizes. It can be used with any type of paint.