One of the first things every professional painter learns is how to pick the right brush for the the type of surface they're painting. Here's a quick rundown of the different types of paintbrushes and when you should use them: Angle Sash - The bristles of this brush are angled to help you create a smooth, clean edge.
A thicker angled brush holds more paint and works well along ceilings and for painting trim. Flat brushes work well when painting a large, flat surface. Some flat brushes are designated for use on trim or for use on walls, with designs specific to those uses.
Paintbrush Bristles: Go for Synthetic
While paintbrush bristles can have either synthetic or natural bristles, synthetic bristles are the most practical. Commonly used by DIY-ers and professional painters alike, they work well with water-based paints like Aura® Interior, ben® Interior, and Regal® Select Interior.
Angular-style brushes are also great for getting into tight corners and other hard-to-reach areas, or when painting crisp lines along trim, ceilings and baseboards. Flat-style brushes should be used on projects that require long strokes on large continuous surfaces.
Angular shader: Angular shaders are perfect for crisp edges and allow for precise control. The angled tip is perfect for blending in tight areas and making thin lines. Wash/Glaze: A wash brush is a must-have for creating base coats, applying color to large areas, and broad strokes.
Details. This angled brush is perfect for precise color application and creates even, thin and straight lines every time. The brush can be used for applying lip color, eyebrow color, or to line eyes.
If you're painting a smooth surface, use a White China Bristle for a super-smooth finish. When painting a textured surface, a Black China Bristle will work best because it's slightly stiffer, more durable, and is excellent for high-productivity applications.
When painting trim or baseboards, the paintbrush you use can vary based on the size of your baseboards and the type of paint you're using. Typically, a 2 or 2.5-inch angled brush works just fine. Particularly when using latex paint, it's best to paint your baseboards with a nylon or poly-nylon brush.
Thin angle sashes have slanted bristles and a thin profile produce a good, straight line for trimming in corners and edges. Angle sashes feature slanted bristles and holds more paint than its thin counterpart.
Popular with artists for hundreds of years, oil paints have been the go-to medium for some of the most renowned painters in history.
It's likely that Leonardo da Vinci used round paintbrushes made from animal hair tied to the end of wooden handles.
For painting walls, you have two main options. These are flat brushes and angled brushes. Flat brushes have an even squared edge tip which lets you use them flat against the wall. They can load up a lot of paint and are best used if you want to cover as much of your wall in as little time.
There is only one name for professional painters when it comes to paint brushes: Purdy. It's LATEX.
This brush is used for contouring the small, slanted areas of your face by applying a darker shade of foundation or bronzer. It can also be used as a blending brush for spot concealing in hard to reach or angled areas.
For cutting in at the ceiling, angled brushes are often preferred due to their ability to reach into tight spaces and provide an even line of paint. These brushes typically come with bristles cut at a slant, offering greater control.
Pro Painter's Tip: Never pass the brush across wet paint, because it will leave a mark. Always start two feet away and feather the painted sections together for a professional finish without brush marks. Paints like ADVANCE have longer dry times so they can self-level. There is no need to overbrush a first coat.
Spray The Trim With A First Coat
It's time for your first top coat, which should be a high quality trim paint! At Culver's Painting, we use Sherwin Williams' Pro Classic or Emerald Urethane. These premium products are specially designed for woodwork and will provide a beautiful and durable finish.
The Staalmeester Ultimate ONE synthetic brushes will change how you see paintbrushes and it is absolutely the best paint brush for no brush strokes! The blending and quality make of this brush is so good that Jennylyn could not stop raving about it when we got them in stock for the first time.
Don't be fooled by the name of NARS's Angled Eyeliner Brush—this is a tool that can be used for more than tracing a rim of winged gel liner along your upper lashes. “It's perfect for anything that needs a straight edge,” says makeup artist Daniel Martin.
The small angle brush is stiff and precise, made for creating both sharp, fine lines and wider striping. Similar in shape to a lip brush, it reaches hard-to-access areas like the lower lash line. It's also a useful tool in creating wing shapes.
A flat brush of this size is ideal for baseboards, cabinets, furniture, moldings, railings, shutters, and gutters while an angle sash brush of this same size is effective for window frames, casings, door moldings, and cutting in edges of walls, ceilings, and baseboards.
Quality 12mm nap rollers will apply an even paint film to your walls and ceilings and give you a great finish, without splattering paint all over you and the floor. Professional painters actually use 20mm nap rollers on ceilings, and 12mm nap rollers on walls.
Choose your brush
You can use any brush, but softer, tapered bristles tend to promote a smoother finish. Try to avoid those with stiff and/or flat cut bristles. These can easily cause drag lines, creating brushmarks and encouraging overworking of the paint. In turn, this leads to an uneven texture.