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

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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. Dunk the paint brush into the solvent, and stir the brush throughout the solvent for 30 seconds. If the paint has started to dry, however, let the bristles soak for 20 minutes or so. Brushes with 3-inch to 4-inch bristles are your workhorses for painting large, flat surfaces, such as walls, ceilings, floors, fences, or doors. 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.

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. 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. Polyester bristles are somewhat stiff, and they're best suited to painting exterior walls and other outdoor surfaces. These brushes are best with latex paint, but they can be used with oil-based paints, stains, lacquers, and shellacs, as well.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.

Nylon/polyester blends are the most popular choice for the average DIYer, and these are the brushes often labeled as all-purpose. They combine the smoothness of nylon with the slight stiffness of polyester for a sturdy brush that lays down a smooth, even finish. These blended brushes are ideal for water-based paints, but most can also be used with oil-based products. Flat brushes, often called "wall brushes," have a flat, even edge. Use a flat brush for painting any large, flat surface, such as a wall, door, stretch of fence, or large flat piece of furniture. Nylon bristles are an excellent choice for water-based paints on interior paint jobs. Many can also be used with oil-based paints but not on shellac or lacquer. They apply a smooth, even coat of paint. However, nylon doesn’t tolerate heat or humidity well, and it can become overly soft. 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: Brushes that are 1 inch to 1.5 inches are useful for very detailed work, small touch-ups, or very tight spots.

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Use a 2-inch to 2.5-inch brush for painting trim, baseboards, and details, or for cutting-in around corners and edges.

This 2-inch sash brush has nylon/polyester bristles that handle any type of paint, stain, or finish, producing a smooth coat of paint, even over rough surfaces. But what really sets the Shortcut apart from other paint brushes is its short, stubby handle. At only around 2 inches in length, and with a rubbery easy-to-grip coating, the handle fits securely within your grip, making it very easy to control the brush movements precisely. 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. If you want your paint brushes to last, you need to clean them thoroughly after each paint job. Don’t wait until the paint dries: It’s easy to clean away wet paint, but difficult once it’s dry.

With your fingers, work a few drops of a gentle liquid dish soap into the bristles to remove any final traces of paint or solvent, and then rinse the brush once again under running warm water. If you want an all-purpose, excellent-quality paint brush that can handle both water-based and oil-based products, you can't go wrong with the Purdy XL Sprig. Its nylon/polyester bristles lay down a smooth, even coat of paint on walls, furniture, trim, and just about any other surface you might want to paint. But if you need a brush specifically for painting trim and other detailed work, the Wooster Silver Tip Sash Brush is the best choice. What to Look for in a Paint Brush Bristle Type Start by wiping the brush against the paint can or tray to remove as much excess paint as possible. 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.