Various types of paint brushes are used for painting work. In this post, I have described different types of paint brushes.
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Popular Types of Paint Brushes
- Natural Bristle Brushes
- Synthetic Bristle Brushes
- Large paint brushes
- Small Bristles paintbrush
- Medium size Paintbrushes
- Flat sash brushes
- Angled sash brushes
- Round Sash Paintbrushes
- Flagged-Bristle Paintbrushes
- Finishing Brushes
- Foam Brushes
- Stencil Brushes
1. Natural Bristle Brushes
Natural bristle brushes are composed of animal hair, such as cow hair, camel hair, and horsehair. This type of brush is used only for oil paints, lacquers, enamels, and decorative chalk paints. This brush holds more paint and is easier to apply.
Natural bristle brushes are not suitable for latex paints (water-based paints) because they absorb too much moisture from latex paints. Then, where a more perfect finish is needed, I use a bovine bristle brush to paint.
2. Synthetic Bristle Brushes
Synthetic bristle brushes are commonly utilized for latex paints. Synthetic brushes are made from excellent quality plastics such as polyester, polyester blend nylon, or a combination of nylon and polyester.
A nylon bristle brush is used for water-based or latex paint, and a polyester bristle brush is used for wood and shellac.
3. Large paint brushes
Large brushes are usually used for a large part of the house. In addition, it is used for the outside and inside. Because the big brush holds more paint than other brushes
so that they cover a large area of the house such as ceilings, walls, etc. they have longer bristles and short handles.
4. Small Bristles paintbrush
This brush is used for small paint areas such as door and window frames, ceilings, corners, etc. The little brush is very delicate and small. They have a long handle.
A small brush is known as a cutting brush. It is commonly used for water-based paints.
5. Medium size Paintbrushes
As the name suggests, it is used for medium painting areas such as painting doors, windows, cabinets, walls, ceilings, etc. The average brush size is varied depending on the job.
6. Flat sash brushes
This brush is long, thin, and narrow in shape with trimmed bristles. Slim shape to easily flip the paint over the surface. It is used to paint cabinets, doors, and windows.
7. Angled sash brushes
The angled brush has a short and narrow shape with angled edges. This tilt is provided at 14 degrees on top of the paintbrush. Due to the inclination, it gives more flexibility to the work. This brush is used for finishing work.
8. Round Sash Paintbrushes
It has a soft edge with a tapered tip. Its size range is available from 20 to 44 mm. commonly used for decorative work such as furniture painting, imitation paint, etc.
9. Flagged-Bristle Paintbrushes
This brush is separated in nature at the end and the bristles are marked. So they hold more paint and provide full coverage. Also, gives a smooth and clean finish.
10. Finishing Brushes
This brush creates a smooth finish thanks to its soft bristles. Moreover, it is easy to use and inexpensive. The finishing brush is used to paint cabinets and doors, windows, etc.
11. Foam Brushes
Foam brushes are not suitable for painting entire walls. These brushes are specifically designed for use with stains, urethanes, and paints.
12. Stencil Brushes
A stencil brush is used to work the stencil on the wall. This brush is unique. They have more compact feathers and a rounded shape.
