Paint brushes are available in all shapes and sizes. Some are better suited for some jobs than others, and there are two primary types of brushes to choose from: Synthetic and natural.

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Not all paint brushes are created equal. Some are better suited for some jobs than others, and there are two primary types of brushes to choose from, synthetic and natural. Synthetic brushes are good for all types of paint including latex or water-base paint because they won’t absorb water from the paint. The brush I’m using is an angular design, and it let’s you reach into corners and hard to reach spots. Some people prefer natural brushes for oil-base paints, urethane stains and varnishes because they’re extremely absorbent. Now it’s not recommended that you use natural brushes for latex paint because they will absorb water and leave streaks and other defects. No matter what types of brushes you use, you should always clean them after every paint job. If you’re working with water based paints, a little soap and water is all you need. If you’re working with an oil-base paint, you can clean your brush by putting some solvent into a plastic bag, put your brush in there, and then you can work the solvent into the bristles like this without getting your hands dirty. As soon as you’re finished here, a little rinsing and your brush is clean.