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Should I buy a paint brush with angled bristles or cut square?
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...
What type of brush works best with oil-based paint?
Natural bristles are best for most oil-based finishes including varnishes and stains. Their soft tips leave fewer brush...
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...
Can I use the same brush for both latex and oil-based paint?
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...
What type of brush is best for rough surfaces?
A synthetic brush is your best choice, because the rough surface can quickly damage the flags on a natural-bristle...
What is the advantage of a natural-bristle brush?
Bristle has naturally split ends called flags, which help hold the paint in the brush so that it is released throughout the stroke...
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