Finest Paint Brush

[LONG_KEELER]

Am taking the plunge to paint my topsides .

I'm having problems finding a decent brush for Toplac. Most seemed to be geared for water based gloss.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks

 

[Cantata]

At the risk of having scorn poured on my head, I have recently been using B&Q own-brand brushes on a large decorating job at home and found them excellent. Repainted the go-fast stripes along my boat's waterline with one last week using Toplac with no problem at all, a pleasing result. I think these are the only brushes I have ever used that don't shed bristles.

 

[tillergirl]

I agree with Dick (for once - as he has a modern boat!). B and Q brand (Diall) with the yellow and grey 'andles are 'non-shed' and it really means it - really means it and lasts several seasons. Quite remarkable because they are a good price as well.

 

[ghostlymoron]

+1 for B & Q

 

[Capt. Clueless]

I used one from "Wilko" it did the job just fine. No need for lardy dah stuff, you'll get just as good results.

 

[2Tizwoz]

Foam brushes don't suffer the bristle loss problem, and produce a good finish.

https://shop.flints.co.uk/Product-D...g_JENNYFOAMBRUSHES&catdesc=Jenny-Foam-Brushes

The foam needs to be resistant to solvents, which the Jenny brush is.

 

[Tam Lin]

I bought a very expensive one to do my boat with and was not satisfied with it. Ended up using foam radiator rollers for gloss.

 

[PhillM]

+ many for the b and a stuff for toplac. I do tend to use better for varnish.

 

[VicS]

Am taking the plunge to paint my topsides .

I'm having problems finding a decent brush for Toplac. Most seemed to be geared for water based gloss.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks

For a traditional natural bristle brushes Hamilton's Perfection range

 

[MOBY2]

Purdy.

 

[Hydrozoan]

For a traditional natural bristle brushes Hamilton's Perfection range

Yes, my father always used them (and so would I, but I'm not as punctilious about keeping brushes in good order - though with Perfections I do make special efforts).

 

[lw395]

Foam brushes don't suffer the bristle loss problem, and produce a good finish.

https://shop.flints.co.uk/Product-D...g_JENNYFOAMBRUSHES&catdesc=Jenny-Foam-Brushes

The foam needs to be resistant to solvents, which the Jenny brush is.

Worked for me.
But what works for one person, with one type of paint, at one temperature etc, may be wrong for someone else.
Whatever you decide on, be prepared to cast it aside and try something else.
Also, a practice on something like a door might help.

 

[Daydream believer]

Purdy.

+1
Bought a set synthetic ones from Brewers for some furniture renovation work for our sailing club. Impressed. No loss of bristle. After use I washed in thinners & wrapped in cling film until required next few days - this keeps them flexible & the shape nice & tight

 

[banger]

Yes, just used them, excellent brushes and cheap as chips

 

[Hadenough]

Yes, just used them, excellent brushes and cheap as chips

B&Q , Purdy, Hamilton???

FWIW the retail mark up on Hamilton brushes is something in the region of 500%. And the B&Q specials are just as good.