What are the 10 types of paintbrush？

Paint brushes play a key role in daily life and modern industrial production, so it is very necessary to choose a good paint brush.

There are many types of paint brushes, which can be divided into hard brushes and soft brushes according to the bristles. Hard-bristled brushes are mostly made of bristles (or horse hair); soft-bristled brushes are mostly made of polyester fibers, such as nylon and synthetic filaments. According to the shape of the paint brush, it is divided into flat brush, round brush, ceiling brush, angled brush,board brush,etc.

Bristle classification

1. Natural bristle brush

Paint brushes with natural bristles are made from natural animal hair such as goats, boars and horses.

The bristles of these brush types are actually naturally split, which allows them to pick up, hold and distribute natural pigments while allowing for faster painting. Natural bristles are stiffer and more resilient than other bristles to evenly distribute paint and reduce brush marks. Brush paint is less likely to streak than synthetic brushes. When you use oil-based paint, you need to use natural bristles.

2.Synthetic bristle brush

Paint brushes with synthetic bristles are made of nylon, polyester, or a mixture of the two.

This brush offers durability, excellent paint absorption and flawless detail work.

These filaments are incredibly waterproof, and the smooth texture and elasticity of the bristles make the finish even, making them an obvious choice if you're going to be using water-based paints or latex paints.         

3. Nylon brush

One of the most popular types of synthetic materials used for brushes is nylon. These brushes are very hard and durable, tough, stretch well, fold well, and they are great for use on semi-rough and rough surfaces without worrying about the filaments breaking or getting damaged.

Due to the softness of nylon, you can also use these brushes on smooth surfaces.

Type classification

4. Round brush

It consists of a round wooden handle, round bristles and thin iron clamps, and the bristles are mostly made of pig bristles.

The specification of the round brush is expressed by the diameter of the round bristles. It is used with a flat brush and is used for brushing complex shapes.

5. Flat brush

It consists of a wooden handle (the wooden handle has a flat end), bristles and a rectangular cylindrical thin iron clamp, and the bristles are made of pig bristles.

Highly adaptable and most commonly used; can be used for brushing oil-based paints

6. Board brush

It is composed of a thin plate brush handle, bristles and thin iron clamps. It is divided into two types: hard bristles and soft bristles.

The bristles are made of pig bristles or wool. The thin bristles can be used instead of flat brushes for occasions with high coating quality requirements.

7.Angled brush

The bristles of the bevel brush are cut with a bevel, which can be used for painting crevices and window corners. The slender, angled brush head has a smaller profile for more delicate painting jobs. Flat brushes have a slim profile due to their flat trimmed bristles.

8.Ceiling brush

Ceiling brushes have a unique arrangement of slanted filaments that are perfect for painting on ceiling corners or cornice junctions. 

These brushes are made with high quality filament for a great finish and are suitable for both water and oil based paints.      

9.Wall brush

Wall brushes are usually very large, with flat, square ends, a thicker, flat iron shell, and more bristles, which absorb more paint and are suitable for painting large areas.

10. Roller brush

The paint roller brush is extensively used for both interior and exterior paint works. It has become an indispensable tool for any type of painting work.              

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