Trimming is an essential part of any painting job, and the right brush can make all the difference. A flat brush of 2 to 2½ inches is a great midpoint for a variety of projects, such as baseboards, cabinets, furniture, moldings, railings, blinds and gutters. An angular guillotine brush of the same size is effective for window frames, casings, door moldings and for cutting edges of walls, ceilings and baseboards. Square-cut brushes have bristles cut into a square shape and are mainly used to apply paint to flat areas.
Chisel trimming brushes have slanted bristles that produce a good straight line for trimming corners and edges. A thin angled girdle-type brush is also useful for cutting out carpentry without taping it with adhesive tape. When selecting a brush for your painting job, it's important to consider the type of paint you're using and the surface you're going to paint. Brushes come in natural or synthetic bristles, so choose the right type for your type of paint.
The edge of the brush is basically a matter of user preference, but it's important to consider the different sizes depending on the surface you're going to paint. Natural marking (split or blurred ends) of these brushes creates split ends on the bristles that retain more paint and help ensure a smooth release and finish of the paint. You can always rotate the brush vertically if you want greater precision when cutting or painting around the frame. Archie Guerrero is a commercial and residential paint specialist and operations manager for DGP Painting in Austin, Texas.
With a decade of experience, Archie specializes in interior and exterior painting and staining, cabinet repainting, and wallpaper and popcorn removal. DGP Painting offers its customers environmentally friendly painting materials and top-of-the-line paint products. Choosing the right brush for siding is essential to ensure that the painting job goes smoothly and you get the results you want. When selecting a brush for siding, it's important to consider the type of paint you're using as well as the surface you're going to paint.
A flat brush of 2 to 2½ inches is ideal for baseboards, cabinets, furniture, moldings, railings, blinds and gutters. When selecting a brush for siding painting jobs, it's important to choose one with natural or synthetic bristles that are suitable for your type of paint. The edge of the brush should be considered depending on the surface you're going to paint. You can always rotate the brush vertically if you want greater precision when cutting or painting around the frame.
