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How To Choose The Right Brush |
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Varnish Brushes |
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1"-1-1/2" For Touch-Up, Trim: Small Areas |
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2"-2-1/2" For Trim, Rails, Molding: Medium Size Areas |
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3" For Panels, Doors: Large Areas |
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Sash |
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1"-3" Flat Sash; Trim, Moldings, Windows |
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1"-3" Angle Sash; Trim, Moldings, Windows |
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Wall |
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The split ends at the tip of the filament. Synthetic filaments possess a man made flag, bristles a natural flag. |
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| By Fill Material |
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Fill materials are generally determined by the medium being applied. |
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Bristle |
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Use with Oil based paints, alkyd paints, epoxy paints, or any solvent based medium including adhesives. |
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Polyester |
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Use with Water based paints, latex paints, acrylic paints or water based adhesives. Long wearing filaments, retains stiffness.Can be used with all other mediums. |
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Nylon |
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Use with Water based paints, latex paints, and other water based products. |
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| By Quality |
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Best |
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Contains extra fill material - Tapered Polyester, Tapered Nylon, Chinese Bristles. Extra brush thickness. Comfortable hardwood handle. Best quality brushes will paint faster and easier. They will apply paint to a larger area before refilling. |
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Better |
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May contain level filaments up to 100%. Synthetic handle. Double thickness. |
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Good |
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May contain level filaments up to 100%. Synthetic handle. Seim-double thick. |
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