Choosing a Brush

There are many different types of paint brushes, find out which one is right for you.

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There are lots of different types of brushes.

Which one is right for you?

If you're applying an oil-based paint you'll need a natural bristle brush.

However, for most interior walls you'll be using a latex paint.

Polyester and polyester blend brushes are best for this kind of paint.

If you're painting small trim, like you find around a window, select a small brush, one to two inches is ideal.

For larger trim like a door or a cabinet, you'll want something a little larger, a three-inch brush is a good choice.

And for cutting in around baseboards, windows and doors, even ceilings, an angled brush will make it easier to achieve a clean edge.

A two-and-a-half-inch angled brush is fine for this work.