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Old 05-27-2009, 09:56 PM   #1
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What kind of brushes do you use for cutting in?

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Old 05-27-2009, 09:59 PM   #2
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The one the painters' not using
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Purdy 3" sash
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p3sash
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Re: Paint Brushes

I use mostly Wooster 2.5 inch sash or 3 in...they seem to hold enough paint and flow good..
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Re: Paint Brushes

ceilings and walls- typically a purdy 3" xl swan or 3" xl scooter, or a 3" sprig
exterior- same
trim work- 2-2 1/2" angle
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These guys are better than me, a 2" sash brush is about the best that I can do without having to worry about where the other side of the brush is.

This may also be regional. I've noticed that mouldings down here are generally smaller than up north.
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Wooster or Corona 3" flat sash.
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Wooster or Corona 2 1/2 flat sash.
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Purdy 3" angle xl dale or angle xl glide.
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Wooster 2 1/2" angled.
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3 inch
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2" angle Purdy, last few years reading glasses required
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Old 05-29-2009, 06:56 PM   #14
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Thanks you guys. You are great help! I use most of those, also. Kinda wondered if I was missing out on a special brand since I live in Iowa...
Guess not this time.
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For intricate or odd shaped trim I use "French" round brushes. Available through - Lee Valley Tools, here in Canada. They will ship no problem.
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2.5" angle purdy a few different kinds
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Old 05-30-2009, 03:09 PM   #17
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Purdy good brushes they make. My fave.
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Old 05-30-2009, 08:53 PM   #18
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Any 3" wall brush

Purdy Chinex Swan or Corona Chinex Knight are my favorite, but I have found that cheap brushes work just as well they just don't last as long.
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Corona 3'' flat, Horizon is my go to brush....
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I use my butt.
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