Different Types Of Paint Brushes

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Have you ever visited a hardware store, and felt overwhelmed at the wall of paint brushes before you? Just as there are many different types of paint, there is also an assortment of different paint brushes. You can find brushes that come in all kinds of sizes, shapes, and materials. 

We&#;re going to provide an overview of the different paint brushes available, and which applications they work best for:

 

Types of Brushes

There&#;s no one-size-fits-all paint brush; each one has its advantages and disadvantages. The shape, firmness, and length of the bristles all affect the finish of your paint job. 

Based on the unique conditions and dimensions of your project, a professional painter will select a brush that delivers a smooth, even finish. Here are a few of the most common paint brushes:

 

Angled Brush

The sharp edge of this brush is ideal for creating clean lines. Angled brushes work great when you&#;re using painter&#;s tape to create precise designs on interior walls. The angled bristles can easily fit in cramped spaces, like between a door and a wall. Painters can use the sharp edge to create a streak-free finish. 

 

Flat Brush

This is one of the most common types of paint brushes. A large, flat brush can be used for painting interior walls, while a smaller one is better for coating trim and doors.

Sometimes, flat brushes also feature tapered edges. The staggered tips help apply the paint more evenly and give the painter more control over the brush.

 

Round Brush

These brushes work well for specific applications. As you might expect, a round brush works best on surfaces that are also rounded, such as window trim.

 

Roller Brush

A roller brush is ideal for large surface areas. It can distribute the paint evenly over walls, ceilings, and more. Roller brushes allow professional painters to get the job done quickly and cleanly.

 

Types of Bristles

Bristles affect the way that paint is distributed along a surface. Depending on whether you&#;re using water-based or oil-based paint, you might choose one type of brush hair over another. In general, there are two main types of bristles used in paint brushes:

 

Natural

These paint bristles are taken from animals like camels, oxen, squirrels, and hogs. They&#;re typically used with oil-based paints rather than water-based ones, as natural hairs are quite absorbent. 

 

Synthetic 

Synthetic bristles might be made of polyester, nylon, or a combination of the two. It&#;s more common to use synthetic brushes with water-based paints. Due to their firm bristles, they&#;re perfect for painting detailed surfaces.

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Foam

These brushes aren&#;t used as often as the others we&#;ve listed here, but they work well in specific circumstances. For example, foam brushes are often used to apply finishes or topcoats.

 

There&#;s more to a paint job than selecting a colour and getting to work. You also must consider which brush will work best for your purposes. Even after that, you&#;ll also need to prep the surface, protect other items from paint, and apply the product perfectly. 

For that, you&#;ll want to hire a Winnipeg painting company. At Pinnacle Painting, we know when to use a flat brush or a paint roller. We&#;ll use the right tools for your project, whether it&#;s in a residential or commercial building. Contact us today to receive a quote.

Choosing the Right Paint Brush

Don&#;t know what paint brush is the right paint brush? Keep reading to find out!

There are many varieties of paint brushes: natural bristles, synthetic bristles, long handle, short handle, etc. But, you may be asking, which is the right one? Choosing the right paint brush will make your work more efficient, and better quality.

Today we&#;ll be covering the pros and cons of several different paint brush factors. By the end of this article, you should be able to properly identify and choose the best paint brush for whatever project you may be working on!

Bristle Type

Natural Bristles

Pros

• Great for oil based paints, varnishes, shellacs, and other finishes.
• Natural bristles develop splits in the tip (flagging) giving you a smoother application of the paint and thus fewer brush strokes.

Cons

• Natural bristles should never be used with water based (latex) paints. The water is absorbed by the natural bristle and causes the brush to swell up.

Synthetic Bristles

Pros

• A synthetic bristle is the proper choice for water based (latex) paints.
• Does not absorb the paint, resulting in less loss

 

Cons

• The tips will not split (flagging) and therefore it will take more coats for application

Takeaway:

Based on this, it is safe to say that when applying One TIME® Wood Preservative, it is best practice to use synthetic bristles. One TIME® is thinner than most other stain & sealers therefore, it would make sense to use a paint brush that is less absorbent. While there are also foam brushes, which work for both oil and water based stains, those shouldn&#;t be used because bits of the foam may end up being stuck in the finished product.

 

Brush Size

Wide Paint Brushes

Pros

• Great for painting/staining a large surface.
• More bristles means less trips to saturate your brush

Cons

• You have less control over the brush, it is easier to make mistakes.

Narrow Paint Brushes

Pros

• Great for intricate details.
• Gives you a ton of control while painting

Cons

• Will take MUCH longer to paint something with a smaller brush.

Bristle Shape

For staining a deck, make sure you use a square-cut paint brush. To find out why, keep reading!

Square-Cut Paint Brush

Pros

• Great for painting/staining on straight flat surfaces
• Provides a nice even coating while painting.

Cons

• It is harder to paint in corners with a square-cut paint brush.

Sash-Cut Paint Brush

Pros

• A sash-cut paint brush is well-suited for painting around the perimeter of a room.
• Gives you a ton of control while painting in corners or across narrow areas

Cons

• Not as suited for applying stains as a square-cut paint brush.

Bristle Tips

There are many types of paint brush bristle tips, but only a couple are considered &#;professional&#; to use. Flagged and Tipped bristles are considered to be the best of the options.

Flagged Tip Paint Brush

Pros

• A paint brush with flagged tips will provide a smooth even coat.
• The split ends will carry more paint

Cons

• More paint means more problems, you may end up with paint somewhere where you didn&#;t intend if you aren&#;t careful.

Sash-Cut Paint Brush

Pros

• Sash brushes are well-suited for painting around the perimeter of a room.
• Gives you a ton of control while painting in corners or across narrow areas

Cons

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• Not as suited for applying stains as a square-cut paint brush.