Paint brushes remain the most affordable tool for paint and varnish work. Cheapness and simplicity have the other side of the coin - low productivity and uneven paint application. To obtain a high-quality coating, one brush is not enough, but you need to have a set of different types designed for different types of paint, different shapes surface and volume of work.
Paint brushes: types and applications
Swing and whitewash brushes
Fly feathers the brushes are different large diameter(60-65 mm) and hair bundle length up to 100 mm, intended for painting, priming or whitewashing large areas. When sold in the form of a bundle, they are called by weight if they have normal look- piece. The weight brushes are subsequently tied up and handles are made. required length. The ability to bend to its original shape characterizes the quality of the brush. According to GOST 10597-87 they are designated KM.
Whitewashing The brush, thanks to its width of 200 mm and thickness of 45-65 mm, increases the productivity of whitewashing and leaves behind a clean painting surface.
Maklovitsa and handbrake
(KMA) is used for painting large surfaces with paints on water based, can replace a whitewash brush. It has a round (diameter 120 -170 mm) or rectangular shape (width 135, 165, 195 mm and thickness 55-65 mm). Working length round type reaches 100 mm, rectangular - up to 80 mm. After painting with such a brush, the surface does not require fluting.
Handbrush can be with an oval beam shape (ORO) or round (CR) with a diameter of up to 60 mm. The cattle variety has round hair that tapers to a cone at the end. Made from natural bristles with the addition of horsehair, their small size and gentle handle make it easy to work with small areas. Suitable for most types of paint if the beam is secured with a metal ring. In case of fastening with glue, such a brush is not used with adhesive and water-based compositions.
If the length of the working part of the brush is too long, then during use it will become soft and inelastic, such bristles will leave behind an uneven layer of paint, as a result - smudges and grooves on the surface. Using twine or other materials, the bristles of the brush are tied to the desired length.
Flat and flat brushes
and flat brushes (KF and KP) have a rectangular working part. Widely used in painting different types paint coatings. The flute has a smaller thickness and leaves behind a smoother and cleaner surface. Flat brushes, due to the increased thickness of the hair bundle, absorb more paint and are used for larger areas. The width of the working part of flute and flat brushes varies from 25 to 125 mm. The thickness of flutes is 9-18 mm, for flat ones - 20-35 mm. Using flutes with short hair apply glaze paints and achieve a moire effect when decorative finishing.
Filet brushes and trim brushes
Bun paneled brushes (KFK) are manufactured round shape small in size (8-18mm) made of hard pork bristles and mounted in a metal cartridge. Designed for more precise application contour lines, narrow stripes and painting in hard to reach places Oh.
Trimming brush(ShchT) is used to treat newly painted surfaces, gives a rough appearance and is used for priming and decorative finishing. Dimensions of the rectangular working part: width – 154 mm, thickness – 76 mm.
Types for special work
Decorative brush
The name has stuck to narrow flat brushes with a long curved handle and a metal frame radiator. This shape allows you to paint hard-to-reach surfaces of varying degrees of curvature. It is not difficult to guess that they are used to paint radiators. The same brushes with a wide surface are used for outdoor work.
A flat brush with beveled bristles is convenient for painting windows, and a dotted brush with a pointed bristle is used for touch-ups window frames.
An edge brush is used for finishing the edges and edges of painted surfaces. It differs in that the bristle blocks can be changed.
Fan brushes in decorative painting work ah is used to draw wide lines. Textured brushes made from pig bristles of various bristles are used for decorative finishing. Can be produced with tied bundles various types fibers that are combined into brushes of different widths.
What are paint brushes made of?
IN modern production painting and art brushes use the following materials:
- Natural bristles. It has excellent absorption and release abilities for all types of paint, except water-based paints. For production, backbone pork bristles are used. Qualitative assessment of raw materials occurs by measuring characteristics: elasticity, strength, length and thickness. The spinal bristles reach up to 77 mm in length. By color it is divided into: white, gray, yellow and black. White bristles are considered the highest quality and are obtained by bleaching. The most important characteristic The degree of natural splitting of the bristles is considered.
- Natural hair. It has less elasticity and rigidity compared to bristles, which is why it is rarely used in pure form for painting work. Thanks to the scale-like layer, they perfectly absorb and release paint. There are hard and fine hair. The hard one is obtained from horse and cow hair, and the thin one is obtained from the hair of fur-bearing animals. The use of natural hair depends on the characteristics: length, shape, elasticity, softness, wear resistance.
The history of using natural hair in painting goes back several thousand years. IN different time used hair from rat, deer, raccoon, hare, livestock, badger, bear and other animals
- Synthetic fibers are thin threads made of polyester, polyester, nylon and other compounds. They have high resistance to mechanical damage, good softness and elasticity, but insufficient paint collection. This problem is eliminated by artificially splitting the fiber tips and creating additional channels in the cavity. Suitable for all types of paint, including water-based. Every year the quality of synthetic fiber increases with the help of the development of innovative technologies.
Mixed(natural and synthetic) pile is used to combine best characteristics two types - wear resistance and holding capacity. In addition, using synthetic fiber, you can adjust the elasticity, softness and other properties of the brush.
Prices for paint brushes
The abundance of manufacturers of paint brushes and rollers forces the buyer to make a decision at every need to buy a painting tool. In addition to basic knowledge of the variety of species and their areas of application, each time it is necessary to choose optimal ratio prices and quality.
The price of paint and art brushes is largely determined by the quality of the material from which the tuft of bristles is made. And there is no direct dependence on what type of pile is used: natural, synthetic or mixed. For example, a professional flat brush from the American trademark A WOOSTER made of nylon and polyester thread 50 mm wide will cost about 1,100 rubles, while a brush made of natural high-quality bristles from the same manufacturer will cost 400-500 rubles.
A paint brush is an indispensable tool (bristles of various types, shapes and sizes, secured with a bandage to a wooden or plastic handle) for application on various surfaces varnish, paint, primer, glue and whitewash. The convenience and efficiency of painting work depends on the correct choice of tool in each specific case. At Hector LLC you can buy the following types of brushes:
- flat (flat) brushes - made of natural light bristles, secured with a metal bandage with anti-corrosion coating to a comfortable wooden handle. A flat brush is used for applying all types of paints and varnishes to various flat and profile surfaces, such as windows, doors, baseboards, furniture, structural elements, and wood products.
- round brushes - suitable for working with water-based materials (not resistant to aggressive compounds), used for applying paint to U-shaped profiles, hard-to-reach places, as well as for washing and whitewashing the ceiling. Made of natural light bristles, attached with a plastic bandage to a wooden handle. Not suitable for painting objects with an oval/round profile, such as pipes.
- radiator paint brushes - made of natural bristles, which are firmly attached to an elongated wooden handle using a metal plate with an anti-corrosion coating. Suitable for applying all types of paint and varnish compositions to radiators of heating systems, metal structures, pipes and other hard-to-reach surfaces.
- Maklovitsa paint brush - made of natural or artificial bristles with split bristles at the ends, attached to a wooden or plastic base of a rectangular or round shape, which is connected to a wooden or plastic handle. Some models provide the ability to extend the handle. These brushes are used when working on corrugated or flat surfaces of a large area: painting, priming, washing. Suitable for working with oil, lime, water-dispersion paints, various types varnishes, adhesives and primers.
- wash brush - made from natural raw materials plant origin(a product of processing linden bark), resistant to soaking in aquatic environment. Used during construction and repair work: washing, whitewashing ceilings and walls with a water-based white solution, as well as soaking old wallpaper before removing it.
- To protect surfaces from paint, varnish and other materials during construction and repair work (mainly painting), use. With this product you can limit the area to be painted while maintaining perfectly straight lines.
- Before you start working with oil paint The wet brush must be dried thoroughly.
- Choose a paint brush based on the tasks you need to solve. The quality of painting, accuracy, speed of work and paint consumption depend on the correct choice of tool.
- When using a new paint brush, quite often you can notice characteristic stripes on the working surface left by hard, “fresh” bristles. Solving this problem is quite simple, just place the bristles of the brush in water for 1 hour before work - the hair will become soft and the brush will increase in volume. As a result, the application of paints and varnishes will be more uniform and of higher quality.
- If even after this, individually protruding brush hairs leave marks on the surface, first work with a brush soaked in water or paint on concrete, brick or any other rough material. This will smooth out any protruding bristles and make the paint go on smoother.
Also for painting work, our assortment includes various rollers and additional painting tools.
What is the best brush to paint a wall? Natural, synthetic or mixed bristles? Round, flat, with a long handle? The right brush will make your painting work much easier.
Advice: If you plan to continue painting the next day, you can wrap your brush or paint roller in plastic wrap overnight.
Paint rollers are typically made from foam, velor or sheepskin and can be used to paint walls and other large surfaces. In addition, there are rollers with a telescopic handle, which is convenient when painting ceilings.
Application area: For painting large areas such as walls and ceilings.
If regular sanding or regular trimming before painting a wall or other surface is not enough, then old paint needs to be etched. A brush suitable for this should have plastic handle and thick nylon pile. This brush will withstand even the strongest etching agents.
Application area: Used for etching.
This brush has a round handle ending in a cone. The quality of the brush depends on the type of bristles and its length. The cork disc in the paint receptacle and the nylon winding are signs of high quality and guarantee good paint absorption. A layer of paint lies evenly when applied to a wall or other surface if the brush is given a slight rotational movement.
Application area: For painting pipes, windows and corners.
A flat or varnish brush has a wide, flat or beaver-tail shaped handle. The bristles of such a brush are clamped in a wide tin frame; it is used mainly for varnishing work. There are flat brushes different sizes. The thicker, the higher the quality. A quality brush should absorb and release paint well.
Application area: For large flat surfaces, e.g. interior doors, walls.
The window brush has an angled cut to ensure precise lines on window frames and doors.
Application area: For painting doors and windows.
Many people think that in modern conditions painters have not used a brush for a long time and all work is carried out using a spray gun, which allows them to apply paint to the surface to be painted. Even despite the convenience of using such modern equipment, a paint brush is an indispensable tool. You can use it to paint corners and various elements. small sizes. Such painstaking procedures are impossible without this tool.
A paint brush is an indispensable tool for painting.Application area
The paint brush is most widely used for household work. In particular, it is most often used for such work:
- applying wallpaper glue;
- painting walls, doors or floors;
- painting window frames and other structural elements;
- painting garden benches;
- updating worn-out furniture of different sizes.
The latter use of brushes is becoming increasingly popular. At correct use A paint brush will allow you to restore furniture or, conversely, make it look older or more sophisticated. For example, you can paint on the surface in the form of trees, marble or other designs.
Modern professional brushes have quite simple design. The main part of the product is the handle, onto which the working surface, which looks like a long tuft of pile, is attached using a bandage.
To apply the paint material correctly, you need to soak the brush in the paint and transfer it to the surface. In this case, for uniform distribution there must be pressure on the brush. The effectiveness of painting depends on appearance working surface.
The final result will depend on the correct application of paint with a brush. Preparatory stage
Once you have purchased a paint brush, it is not recommended to start painting right away. If you do not prepare the tool, then due to too stiff bristles, streaks may remain on the areas being painted. To avoid this, you should immerse the brush in a water-based solution for about one hour. All this will lead to the fact that the bristles of the tool will become larger and softer, making it easier to apply the composition to the surface.
If you want to apply oil paint, then you need to keep the brush dry. However, even then, there may be streaks left by the protruding stubble hairs. To completely eliminate them, you should first work with the tool on a hard brick or plaster surface. Before this, the round brush is moistened with paint and varnish composition or water. This will smooth out any raised bristles and allow the paint to apply more evenly.
Brush care rules
A brush, like other tools, can gradually wear out. Therefore, in order to increase their service life and maintain the quality of paint application, you should follow some care rules. For example, during painting work, the enamel brush needs to be rotated so that it wears evenly. It is also recommended not to apply too much pressure, so as not to lead to increased wear of the product.
To increase the service life, you should follow the rules of brush care. After each stage of work, the round synthetic brush should be suspended above a container of water, without touching the bottom. This is necessary so that the pile does not bend and become unusable. The brush can also be suspended in the container with the paint you are using. If you are working with wooden tools, then it is better not to dip them in a water-based liquid to prevent hair loss.
After completing the painting work, it is recommended to rinse the painting tool in kerosene to completely remove paint residues. After this, the brush is washed in soapy water until the water stops being colored. Next, the instrument should be hung for further drying and stored in this condition.
Classification of brushes
The main types of painting brushes differ according to the following characteristics:
Bundle shape:
- Flat brushes are the most common among professional painters. They are distinguished by elastic working part, which is convenient to use when working with liquid and thick formulations. With the help of such brushes you can paint both wide and narrow elements of the house. In this case, it all depends on the width of the bristles. The peculiarity of a flat brush is that it collects paint well and easily releases it when brushed across the surface.
The flat brush is the most common painting tool. - Round brushes are used to carry out special works, where a flat tool is inconvenient to use. For example, a tool with bristles of this shape can be used to paint a profile U-shaped or work with hard-to-reach areas of the house. In addition, the round brush will become excellent option for painting window frames. To work with such a tool, you must use sufficient pressure.
Work area size:
- Narrow brushes have a beam width of 1 to 3 cm. They are well suited for working with thin elements, painting pipes, hard-to-reach places, as well as for applying decorative designs in the form of trees. With their help we draw any decorative elements.
- Medium brushes are used to paint doors, furniture and other elements of the home. They have a working width of 3.5 to 6 cm.
- Wide painting tools are often used to paint floors, walls, ceilings, roofs and other large areas. The beam width of such models reaches 10 cm, which makes it possible to quickly process large areas.
Pile material:
- Natural brushes are made from materials such as badger or cow hair, pig bristles, and so on. In each bundle, the hair has a split structure, therefore, its working surface easily absorbs paint and varnish composition. In addition, natural bristles are very soft and pliable, which greatly simplifies the dyeing procedure. Mainly instruments from natural materials used for working with oil paint or drying oil.
- Synthetic products also absorb well paints and varnishes. A high-quality synthetic flat brush has good hair splitting. An important advantage Synthetic brushes, compared to natural ones, have higher wear resistance. In general, they are more suitable for working with water-based paints.
- Combined brushes have become increasingly common lately. Their bristles combine both natural and synthetic bristles. Therefore, such products have a hard working surface that absorbs paint well.
Synthetic brushes are more wear-resistant Purpose:
- Manual types of paint brushes (PA) are the most common, as they are used for applying primer, glue, and painting medium-sized areas of the house. This type of instrument can have a beam of either round or flat shape. The manual category includes radiator or angled brushes, which are easy to use to paint the ribs of batteries.
- Flat brushes (FL) can be considered one of the most versatile. They can be used for painting surfaces of various sizes, applying adhesives and performing decorative finishes.
- The swing brush has a wide beam, so it is convenient for it to work with large surfaces. The brush is mainly used for washing ceilings and walls, priming large surfaces, and applying whitewash. The working surface of such a tool is often located on a handle up to 20 cm long. However, for convenience, most models have removable mounts that allow them to be attached to sticks up to 2 meters long. This makes it easy to work with such a brush even on the ceiling.
- Flute brushes (CF) are distinguished by a working surface made of drawn hair. These bristles are very elastic and soft, making it easier to work with the surface. They are mainly used for finishing painting, which allows you to hide traces of paint that remain after working with a hard brush.
- Hair buns (KMA) are distinguished by the fact that the bun is made from natural horsehair in combination with synthetic materials. Typically, these brushes have a rectangular shape that resembles a brush. Roller beads are primarily used for applying wallpaper adhesive or lime mortar. At the same time, they are used less often for painting, since due to their stiff bristles they collect too much paint.
- File brushes (KFK) are tools that have a relatively narrow working surface of up to 2 cm. They are used to apply paint in the form of narrow strips (files). Also paneled the tool will do for painting corners and areas at the junction of two shades. A fiberglass brush falls into this category.
- Brush products (BW) are also called trim brushes. This type is used to give the painted surface a textured texture. To do this, a fresh layer of paint is treated with such a brush to give it an original decorative relief.
When choosing a brush, you need to know that each of them has its own specifications. Moreover, for each stage of work several types of tools may be needed.
Particularly for painting the main surface would be better suited a hand brush, and for hard-to-reach areas of the house - a round synthetic panel brush. Therefore, when choosing, you should first of all focus on what kind of work you are going to carry out.
When choosing a brush, you need to take into account the technical characteristics of the paint In addition, it is recommended to pay attention to the material from which the handle is made. Wooden handle is lighter and cheaper. However, although the plastic handle is more expensive, it is durable and wear-resistant.
In addition, it can be quickly cleaned of paint. If you want to get a durable tool, then it is better to choose brushes with beam fixation using a brass element that does not corrode.
Conclusion
Thus, brushes are used for almost all painting work. When choosing them, you need to focus on their technical characteristics and scope of application.