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How to Choose a Paintbrush

By: Joe Truini
Natural bristle paintbrush

Use a natural bristle paintbrush only for painting with oil-based paint.

Here are some tips to help you choose the right paintbrush for your painting job:

  • The size of the brush used is based on how large a space you’re painting.
  • Choose either natural or synthetic bristle brushes when applying oil-based paint.
  • Use only a synthetic bristle brush when applying water-based (latex) paint.

Watch this video to find out more.

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  • SANDY Says:
    January 1st, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    I PAINTED MY DOOR WHITE AND YOU CAN SEE THE PAINT BRISTLE MARKS DO I NEED TO RE SAND THEM AND PAINT THEM AGAIN.. i WANT TO PAINT THEM DARK…STILL LOOKING FOR THAT PAINT JODIE MARKS SHOWED THAT WAS GEL AND YOU DID NOT HAVE TO STIR…

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How to Choose a Paintbrush