DIY wall painting is one of the great joys of home decoration. However, are you really sure which painting tools you need?

Paint brushes are one of the essential tools for almost every wall painting project. The quality and type of brush can often determine the final result, which is why DIYers should all choose the best wall painting brushes for their jobs.

Best Wall Painting Brushes: What To Look For

Choosing the right brush for the right job can be difficult, especially for first-time DIY painters. There are four categories to consider when choosing the best brush for your wall painting job.

These categories are material, shape, size and quality.

1. Material

When choosing the best brush for painting your walls, the first thing you should consider is the material of the bristles.

Brushes can be made from a variety of materials, but the three main materials are natural, synthetic or foam.

Natural brushes are often referred to as "Chinese brushes" and are made from natural animal hair, such as wild boar, horse or badger. This material is more suitable for use with oil-based paints, which are absorbed quickly and leave a smooth surface for painting.Natural brushes can be washed and reused many times.

Synthetic brushes are brushes made of nylon or polyester or a combination of both. Water-based (latex) paints and these brushes work well together. Synthetics load and release paint well and finish with a smooth, even painting. Synthetic brushes can also be cleaned and reused many times.

Foam brush heads are made of foam or other sponge-like materials. They usually do a good job of absorbing, holding and releasing paint, regardless of the type of paint. Although foam brushes can be cleaned and reused, they are considerably less effective. They are usually used as disposable tools.

While natural and foam brushes also have their advantages, synthetic brushes are usually better suited for painting walls. They can hold just enough paint to leave a smooth surface. Natural brushes can shed bristles and thus leave messy fibers, while foam brushes are not reusable. Therefore, synthetics are the right material for the best wall painting brushes.

2. Shape

The different shapes of the brushes are used to cope with different brush positions and allow the user to apply the surface faster and better. The most common painting brushes come in two shapes: flat brushes and angled brushes.

Flat brushes have an even, square-edged tip that can load a large amount of paint and be used flat on the wall. They are suitable for normal walls and are usually used to cover as large an area as possible quickly.

Angled brushes have an angled tip. This type of brush is able to apply an even coat of paint to the edges of wall corners, recesses or windows and doors without easily smudging the parts that do not need painting.

3. Size

Brushes come in a variety of sizes, depending on which part of the wall you are painting. Smaller brushes are perfect for cutting into the corners of the wall. Larger brushes can help you cover the surface faster.

Choosing the right brush depends on the size of the wall and how accurately it needs to be painted, although usually a complete wall painting project will require a variety of paint brushes of different sizes.

4. Quality

When we discuss the quality of the brushes, we are really talking about their price. There may be many people who want to save some budget on tools and buy only cheap brushes. However, the more expensive brushes are not reserved for professionals only.

The best wall painting brushes may have higher prices, but this represents better quality as well as better painting results. Quality painting brushes can make the job easier and the painted walls last longer - as long as they are properly maintained. Investing in quality brushes will always reap rewards.

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