Painting Tool The Choice Of “Weapon” is Yours!

Let’s get acquainted with the main types of painting tools in this article, learn the properties of each and the features of their use. The result of this message should be the understanding that you can’t neglect the choice of tool, that for each type of work and material it is necessary to select the appropriate arsenal and that the price matters as a conditioned sign of quality.

So, let’s highlight two main types of tools that we encounter in everyday life – these are paint brushes and rollers. On the one hand, these are well-known painting devices and there is no point in continuing the conversation. That’s it! That’s it! But there are nuances and that’s what we’re talking about.

Paint brushes. The main types are round and flat (flute). They are used for working with small (narrow) objects, with objects of complex shape, for drawing and for painting corners. That is, depending on the task, we select a tool of the appropriate shape, beam diameter or clip width. The second selection criterion is the bristle and this choice directly depends on the material with which the work will be done. For alkyd and oil paints, use brushes made of natural bristles.

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This is due to the fact that natural bristles slightly absorb alkyd products and are easier to work with. For water-based paints, use brushes with artificial bristles. Synthetic bristles are thinner, the same length, so they form a smoother layer when working with water-based products, which, due to the surface tension of water, do not spread so well over surfaces. Also, brushes with synthetic bristles do not create bubbles.

For glazes and impregnations that combine acrylic latex and alkyd resin, and also add various oils, choose brushes with mixed bristles, they combine the best qualities of the two types of bristles discussed earlier. The third point is the handle material. Plastic or wood? A plastic handle is more practical, it is stronger and easier to wash, and if you are buying a tool for more than one time, then this matters. A wooden handle fits better in the hand, does not slip, this property must be taken into account when painting in the warm season.

So, choosing a quality brush, what is important?

• The bristles should have split ends to create a perfect, smooth finish;
• must be elastic enough to easily return to its original shape;
• be shorter at the edges and longer in the center, which provides control over the distribution of paint;
• be at least 1.5 times longer than it is wide (for example, if the brush width is 50mm, the bristles should be at least 75mm long).

A new brush should be washed with soap before starting work. To distribute the paint evenly across the bristles, do not dip the brush completely into the paint. Remove excess paint by tapping.

Now about rollers. Large surfaces are painted mainly with rollers and their choice also depends on many factors. The first thing you should pay attention to is how tightly the roller sits on the bracket (handle), nothing should interfere with its free rotation. If the fastenings to the handle are weak, the roller itself will slip off the handle every now and then, and if it does not rotate easily, then it will be impossible to paint with it at all . The choice of fur coat material is similar to the choice of brushes. For alkyd and oil paints, choose a pile made of natural fur. For water-based paints, piles made of artificial materials.

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The following recommendations apply to pile length:

• Short pile (5-12 mm) – minimum paint consumption. For painting smooth substrates and obtaining a smooth coating.
• Medium pile (12-18 mm) – average paint consumption. For moderately textured substrates (planed wood, brick, plaster)
• Long pile (from 18 mm) – maximum paint consumption. For surfaces with pronounced relief (structural plasters, textured surfaces).

And remember, using the wrong pile length can result in uneven coating and unpainted areas. Before starting work, the new roller must be “pinched” and moistened.

Naturally, this is not all that could be said on this topic, but we have covered the main aspects and having familiarized yourself with them, you are no longer an amateur! And you can no longer be fooled, unless you yourself decide to save money.

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