sf340dvr
Joined: 05 Jul 2005
Posts: 57
Location: Appleton, WI
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 Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 6:33 pm Post subject: Paint Brushes? |
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Does it really matter what kind of brush I should buy?
I know that you should use a natural bristle brush only with oil based paints, but why?
I see all sorts of brushes, and some are pretty expensive! Does the quality of the brush really matter? Shouldn't I just buy the cheapest brush?
Any brush wisdom would be appreciated!
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jholmes
Joined: 23 Mar 2006
Posts: 80
Location: Eagan, MN
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| Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 1:21 am Post subject: Re: Paint Brushes? |
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| Quote: | | Does it really matter what kind of brush I should buy? |
Absolutely, 100%! Good quality brushes make all the differrence in a paint job, and will last a long time if you maintain it!
| Quote: | | I know that you should use a natural bristle brush only with oil based paints, but why? |
I've heard, that if you use a natural bristle brush water based paints, the water in the paint will soak into the bristles and release bristle compounds into your paint job, and this could ruin your work.
| Quote: | | I see all sorts of brushes, and some are pretty expensive! Does the quality of the brush really matter? Shouldn't I just buy the cheapest brush? |
Well expensive doesn't always equal quality, but most of the time it does! If you buy cheap brushes, don't use them for painting! Your paint job will be subpar and the brush doesn't usually last long. If you have a quality brush it will last a long time, maintained.
- Don't let paint dry on it, or let paint get into the ferrule (the metal part). A rule of thumb is if your going the take a coffee break, then just cover the brush with a damp cloth, if your having lunch break, then fully clean the brush first!
- When cleaning the brush, use the proper solvent. Soap and water for latex paints, and mineral spirits for oil based paints. If you have any built up dryed paint on the brush, use a brush cleaner to loosen it. For latex paint I use laundry detergent and water to clean the brush. This seams to work better, and is easier on the brush. Also get a brush cleaning comb to stroke through the bristles. When drying the brush, remove excess water with a cloth, and then spin dry the brush by rolling the handle in between the palms of your hands, or with a brush spinning tool!
- Wrap the brush in it's original package or newspaper to keep its original shape
Hope this helps![/quote] |
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