Here are a few tips on buying paint brushes

Here are a few tips on buying paint brushes.
(From Audels painting and decorating manual)

Make sure the brush you buy

1. Contains bristling (the hair on the brush) material as indicated by stamping on handle.
2. Is designed for the specific job
3. Has a soft, and properly tapered, painting edge.
4. Has a full body of bristling for long wear.
5. Has a balanced mixture of bristling material lengths for good paint pick – up and working capacity.
6. Has firm snap and elasticity.
7. Has proper over – balance, and comfortable handle for easy, pleasant painting.
8. Is free of excessive loose bristling material and dust (test by twirling handle rapidly between palms as new brushes will release several strands.
9. Is made by a reputable manufacturer to insure proper content, long life, dependability, and service.

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