Reddit mentions: The best household bristle paint brushes

I'M IN :D And I've already got ideas c: Gonna start on this c:

EDIT: I meant to edit this.. Not reply. ._.

1. Something that is grey.
   
2. Something reminiscent of rain. This is rain because when you drop a bunch of them, it has the soothing sound of gentle rain c: (Craft WL)
   
3. Something food related that is unusual. How are pumpkin pudding flavored Kit Kats NOT unusual? (Food WL)
   
4. Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) This would be for my dad!! I want to make him a cake for his birthday with this wonderful topper! He just loves golf. He goes about 3 times a week ._. (Baking Stuff WL)
   
5. A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! I haven't read this yet. But.. we should read it at the same time. 'Cause I love talking about books with everyone c: AND. It's about a clash between men and women. A guy who's from a time where women are obedient and a women who's from a time where they go unquestioned and praised. Aaaaaaaaaand... FIGHT! (Books WL)
   
6. An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!
   
7. Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...) Cateye glasses c: ORRRRRRR feathers because I've seen cats attacking birds or walking around with a feather in its mouth COUNTLESS times c: (Both from my Craft WL)
   
8. Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. Shoe laces that don't tie aren't useful.. But shoe laces that don't tie AND LIGHT UP are beautiful c: And I would love to have them so my appearance at night will be FABULOUS. (Cutes! WL)
   
9. A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?
   
10. Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. You can make fake brains! It'll only be good enough to distract them for a moment, but that moment could be what saves you!!! (Baking Stuff WL)
    
11. Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. This would allow me to easily carry a white board surface with me anywhere. I am a math tutor and an aspiring math professor, so being able to have a handy white board surface would be lovely. ORRRRRR this for a more playful goal. My friends and I seem to have the craziest conversations and strangest encounters while we're playing together. This would be a fun way to get our stuff recorded and FAMOUS. loljk. We just wanna share the insanity c: (white board from School Stuff WL and Elgato capture from Dreams WL)
    
12. One of those pesky Add-On items. I just want mochi.. ;~; (Food WL)
    
13. The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? This is my current dream item. I'm attending college. My laptop is a dinosaur and it weighs a ton. It works fine, so I'm not looking to get rid of it. But I need something that won't break my already breaking back when I bring it to school. I spend a lot of time on campus doing homework or just relaxing. This Chromebook has a great battery life and is a good price for what I need to get done. (Dreams WL)
    
14. Something bigger than a bread box. I'm going to assume this is bigger than a bread box because of the amount of candy in it.. (Food WL)
    
15. Something smaller than a golf ball. Sugar pearls are smaller than golf balls c: (Baking Stuff WL)
    
16. Something that smells wonderful. It may be too strong by itself.. But add it into some yummies and it'll smell DELICIOUS. c: (Baking Stuff WL)
    
17. A (SFW) toy. It's SFW as long as you aren't screaming, "FUCK" or bludgeoning a person to death with it out of frustration c: (Cubes WL)
    
18. Something that would be helpful for going back to school. I'm a math major and the majority of my math is done on white boards I have mounted in my room. There is no such thing as too many expo markers for me lol (School Stuff WL)
    
19. Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. Chain maille jewelry! :D I've only started with it :c (Crafts WL)
    
20. Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. It's a 3D DINOSAUR COOKIE CUTTER. You can make dinosaur cookies!!! THAT STAND. YOU CAN MAKE STOP MOTION DINO WARS. I are excite. (Baking Stuff WL)
    
    I'll come back with the three I missed c:
    
    Edit#2: Adding raffle phrase! fear cuts deeper than swords
    
    Also adding one of the bonuses! Purdy paintbrushes are made in Oregon c: They've been made in Portland since 1925! c:

Congrats on your first home, and thanks for the fun contest.

I am in the process of trying to renovate my 55 yo kitchen in a retro, kitshcy style. This funky paper towel holder would be super fun and fit right in, but these Purdy paint brushes are the best I've ever used, and probably more practical. Totally your choice if I should be lucky enough to win. Both can be found on my "Kitchen DIY Remodel" wishlist.

Thanks again for the awesome contest, and Stock My House! :)

Superglue doesn't work very well. Loctite 404 is the best I've found of the cyanoacrylates, but it tops out at "okay," unless you're willing to put in a lot of surface prep.

ABS glue works great, though it can be a pain to use. You want to make your own: get some acetone and some ABS. Undyed pellets are best, like this: https://www.amazon.com/IC3D-Printer-Plastic-Pellets-Natural/dp/B00MG5PF5M/ , though you should be able to find cheaper. Put some pellets in a small jar, and add acetone. You're probably looking to end up around 2 parts acetone to 1 part pellets by volume, but you can adjust it pretty far either way. Mix them together through a combination of stirring and shaking. This will take a while, and you'll probably need to let them soak periodically. They won't dissolve all the way without mixing, and they wont mix without soaking, so it's just going to take a while. Eventually though, you'll have a good that you can brush or squirt onto PLA to make it stick together. I mostly use mine with an industrial syringe, with a pin in the needle to keep a channel open. It's easy to dispense, and fairly convenient. For large applications or for painting onto a bed, I use acid brushes.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEUC8SK/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DXPRTHG/

You can also weld pieces together with a dremel. This is a very good join for large pieces, especially with straight seams, but can be rough for detail work. There's a description here: http://www.scorchworks.com/Blog/friction-welding-with-a-dremel-rotary-tool/

Got that tip from the Two-Inch Brush page in the sidebar! Got some "Wooster Softip Paintbrushes" off amazon for guests, since Bob's 2-inch is expensive.

Don't forget a paint thinner bucket and easels! These easels came out pretty cheap in bulk, but can be a little flimsy. Not horrible though! It worked well for me. If you can find bulk canvas, you can save money there too, be I noticed a significant difference between "value" canvas and the nicer grade ones. Good enough for a paint an sip, and the right bundle could bring them down to $4 a pop! (Check Amazon, Michaels sales. "Cyber Monday" is STILL going!)

It could end up being expensive to front the costs of supplies, but I had each of my friends pay $20 for entry -- still half price of an actual paint and sip -- and with one more class, I should be back in profit. From then on, the entry fee would cover the cost of using my paint and maybe upgrade tools. :)

You may want at least 1 new one. You may be able to get life back into those old brushes with mineral spirits but I've never had much luck reviving them to a point where I am confident about the outcome. I would pick up something like this- http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Extra-2-1-Angular-Glide-Brush/dp/B000BQYH3O/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1413396508&sr=1-1&keywords=paint+brushes and take good care of it. That said, if these are the tools they are providing, then a perfect job might not be what they care about. Try cleaning them and see how they work before buying something that isn't necessary. You might find they work well enough for the task at hand.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXNQW9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Vs4cBbM6VD41X

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SPJP5O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iv4cBbW5YZ208

I like those brushes because they’re cheap. You can trim them to whatever shape you need and toss them when you’re done. The cleaner is just IPA I think, but it will evaporate out and draw out a lot of moisture in he process. The spray bottle is nice, you can blast out a lot of FOD like that corrosion (before and after brushing) in the process.

Obvious safety would be a very well vented room away from flames, you’ll be spraying a flammable liquid. Be smart about it, read labels on whatever you buy.

Don’t get rough on anything, those pins WILL break if you do. Brush it like you would your kindergartener’s teeth: to clean not scrub with some knuckle.

Depending on your climate, you could do any number of things to make an oven, it just needs to be “warm” by oven standards. I went to YouTube and found more crap than good material... not much help on there. It’s made to go in a car, so keep that in mind.

In Texas it gets plenty warm enough, just keep it out of direct sunlight and park in the sun all day with the sunroof cracked.

>1. Get a small, angle-cut "sash" brush.

Copied & pasted my reply to another comment here: A brush that I would highly recommend is the Wooster Shortcut Angle Sash Paintbrush, 2-Inch They're very inexpensive but in my experience are very good quality brushes. I've used it recently for painting throughout my house and it makes cutting into edges along the ceiling a breeze. It has a flexible handle that makes gripping it at weird angles easy and good quality bristles that really make it tricky to spot where the brush was used vs. a roller. Another bonus, they're small enough to fit inside a ziplock bags to store when you want to hit a stopping point for the day and come back later to finish painting without cleaning the brush!

You two are very sweet. Here are some resources and tips:
-I volunteer at a cat rescue that uses long-handled paintbrushes like this (https://www.amazon.com/Osborn-70900-Bristle-Radiator-Overall/dp/B00IMFMFCG) to get the cat comfortable with touch. In case the cat bites, she'll bite the paintbrush instead of you.
-Article on socializing kittens: http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/nycfci/newsletter/2009-02/shycat.htm
-Another article: http://www.happycatsanctuary.net/book/export/html/19

Good luck!

I wrote up this big to-do about how I clean my records, and not sure many people saw it. Pasting it below because I think this hands-down, THE BEST way to clean records.



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I've cleaned over a thousand of records with this. Highly recommend!!

http://cratedigging.co/13/9832/product_review__squeaky_clean_mark_iii_record_cleaning_machine

One pass to suck up loose dirt/dust
Second pass with distilled water + solution
Third pass distilled water only
Flip record and repeat
Solution is the same that the library of congress uses to clean their records. 20 drops per gallon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019YI38Z2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7WtMAbSQYZ36W

The included brush with the Mark III wears out quickly. Buy these at Home Depot and cut them in half. I use one for the solution, another for water.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z4H2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MYtMAbMG8T3MW

Solution and water can be applied with these squeeze bottles. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E0CZPNA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_L2tMAbRS7PV87

This cleaning works fantastic for 99%of my records. I can clean a record in 3 minutes. For dirtier records I let them sit in the solution for 5-10 minutes. Stubborn dirt is spot treated with a soft toothbrush.

I put the whole shebang on a storage tub lid (upside down) so liquid that falls off collects in the plastic lid. And when it pools up from lots of cleaning, use a turkey baster to suck up the excess liquid. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9M6Q46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V.tMAbHB8KGDE




My vacuum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M2F7NI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NeuMAb188RH6K

Are the White China bristle brushes appropriate? Like this, but a 2".

https://www.amazon.com/Purdy-380430-Sprig-Bristle-3-Inch/dp/B00002N6IL

I tried the ProClassic water alkyd, but the sheen was nowhere near the same even in semi gloss as the oil ProClassic. I tried both, and loved the look of the oil far better. It also sprayed so beautifully. Like a piece of porcelain when I got the thinning perfect for my sprayer. I just can't effectively mask and spray the boxes in the kitchen, and I worry about sags with the spray. On the flats, I went really heavy for a final coat and it came out so nicely.

I've painted entire homes with just two of these: https://www.amazon.com/Wooster-Brush-4231-2-1-Paintbrush-2-Inch/dp/B002LL96B0

You have to be careful when using it to always work with the angle of the brush and let it rest so the bristles don't bend backwards or get twisted. It's also important to do a good job cleaning it. When I finish, I like to shape it to a point so it keeps a good edge.

Good question, and it pains me a bit that I have a small box of unused tools that were purchased when I began. I'm sure I missed a few things, but here you go:

• Lamp I love this thing, and it's silly how much it improved my craft.
  
• Utility knife (Stanley) with many replacement blades. I flip then toss these frequently.
  
• Shovel knife
  
• Beveler
  
• Burnishers
  
• Microfiber clothes
  
• Granite block
  
• Stitching pony (handmade and based upon http://www.instructables.com/id/3rd-Hand-Leather-Stitching-Clamp/)
  
• Awl
  
• Diamond Awl
  
• Wing Divider
  
• Pliers
  
• Craft scissors
  
• Thread snips
  
• Bone folder
  
• Mallet
  
• Cobbler hammer
  
• Ruler
  
• Cutting mat
  
• Detail brushes
  
• Needles
  
• Tokonole
  
• Glue
  
• Glue brushes
  
• 50/50 neatsfoot oil and beeswax (double-boiled)
  
• Heat gun
  
• Ritza Tiger thread
  
• Chisels I use these as pricking irons because they leave a massive hole
  
• Dremel
  
• Bulldog clips
  
  If links weren't provided then I already had the item.

A medium-sized compressor could potentially spray a fence using a low-volume, low-pressure gun. But even then, if you don't have ~5cfms coming out of that thing you're going to be stopping to let it recover and putting a lot of miles on your compressor.

I, personally, don't like spraying anything. Way higher learning curve and prep/cleanup time and higher material usage than people expect. Really only worth it in rare scenarios--and I've used both compressed air and airless sprayers.

Fastest moving fence staining I've found are the large brushes specifically built for decks and fences. This lets you move pretty quickly, but it isn't super messy and it's more frugal with material than a sprayer. It's also easier for an amateur to get a nice even coat than with a sprayer.

> 1- is it true any automotive grease will do?

Yes

> 2- can I use the grease from the grease gun to grease the hitch ball?

Yes. Expect a mess. Like with most lubrication jobs, when you think you applied too much, you're probably just short of almost enough.

3- on the picture I attached I’m not sure what they mean by inner and outer ball bearing. I don’t think I can get far there with just a brush.

Get yourself an acid brush and start playing Picasso.

These: http://www.amazon.com/Shur-Line-01500C-Handi-Painter/dp/B00004Z4H2

They sell them in tons of different shapes and sizes, but they are all sorta the same thing. It's a foam base with fuzzyness to it.

A wad of wool works really well too, like a polishing pad for your car.

I used a paint edging tool and a telescoping pole. The edging tool screws onto the pole.

This is what I bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018246QI

Best tip is to NOT dip the edger in a tray of paint. You end up getting paint on the roller wheels, which transfers to the ceiling.

Use your paintbrush to put paint on the pad. Then the rollers stay clean, and your ceiling too.

Paint the ceiling first, smearing ceiling paint at least an inch onto the wall. Tape a paintbrush to your telescoping pole, and really get paint into the corners. This way you get that corner/edge covered, and you don't have to tape anything off.

Then put your roller on the telescoping pole. Use it to paint UP the wall as high as you can with a roller, but stop the roller about 3 inches below the ceiling. (This stops you from transferring paint from the roller up to your ceiling.)

Switch to the edging tool, and do that 3-inch gap. You get a nice clean edge.

Taklon Brushes roughly $30.00 properly thinned.

Purdy - ox hair. $20.00 (Home depot, Lowes) http://www.amazon.com/Purdy-144300020-Ox-O-Thin-Ox-Hair-Bristle/dp/B000YD318G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458342554&sr=8-3&keywords=purdy+ox+hair

Don't spend a bunch of money on a brush if you don't know how to clean one up. Practice makes perfect.

RAGE Who doesn't love Nick Cage?

The Eye of the World Such a good book!!

Need a paintbrush?

TADA!

Thanks for the contest!!

More about preparation. If you're truly going to replace the floors than don't even bother with drop cloths. All you'll really need to do sponge your walls down with a damp sponge and some TSP cleaner.

First thing first - take off all your electric faceplates, vent covers, light fixtures, everything. Don't think you can paint around them or over them. It will come out looking bad if you don't.

I'm not one to use painters tape. I find it takes longer and I'm often disappointed with the results.

Get 5 gallon buckets of primer and ceiling paint. It would probably be more efficient to do all the priming first, then all the ceilings, then the walls, then the trim, then the touch up. But you're probably less likely to burn out and it will be more rewarding taking it a room at a time.

First room you'll learn a lot of the tricks. So pick a room you're not going to be in often. Slap primer on your walls - go crazy. Hit the ceiling, it's no big deal. While that's drying roll on your ceilings. You can be a little reckless here too. Hit the walls with the roller, you'll clean those up later.

Now that the ceiling is done you should see if primer on walls is dried. If so then you can start painting your walls. I like to roll on first and then come back and cut in with a brush. A good brush for cutting in makes all the difference. http://www.amazon.com/Wooster-Brush-Q3211-2-Shortcut-Paintbrush/dp/B002YC06T2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463669852&sr=8-1&keywords=rubber+handle+paint+brush

Since you're painting everything anyways you should freshen up your trim work. Use the good brush to do that.

After everything dries you can go back in for touchups.

When I painted my entire house I would do 1 room a day. More than that and I started to burn out. By the time you're finished you'll be a pro and will see all your mistakes in the early rooms. But don't worry you'll be the only one that notices them, and you'll never feel like painting again. :)

For soldering preparation, I typically use alcohol with q-tips for cleaning the contacts, and alcohol with tissue for wiping the wires and the solder.

For clean-up, I use acid brushes with the bristles trimmed down to 1/4 to 1/2 in or so dipped in alcohol. It works absolute wonders and takes care of flux like nothing else. https://www.amazon.com/RAM-PRO-Flexible-Horsehair-Bristle-Tubular/dp/B01LXNQW9W/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=acid+brush&qid=1562073005&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

I would suggest practicing on a piece of scrap wood if you do want to add color. I think it look lovely as is though!

As for the finish, I use this:
Minwax 64444444 Polycrylic Protective Finish Water Based, quart, Semi-Gloss https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PRNXNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sYPDDbDE4ZEJT

With this brush:
Minwax 427320008 Manway Polycyclic 2" Trim-Polyester/Nylon Blend Brush/Roller/Applicator, 2 inch, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LBFR8T8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9ZPDDbCF4N6BQ

• Use IPA 91% is better than 70%
  
• Get some "acid brushes", cut the bristles down to about 1/4" (6-8mm)
  
• Dip brush in IPA, scrub flux residue
  
• Blot with clean paper towel while still wet
  
• Repeat as necessary
  
  That bit about the blotting is the important part. IPA just dissolves the flux. If you don't physically remove it, the IPA evaporates, and the flux is still on the board.

My personal friendly letter to your husband:

https://www.amazon.com/Premier-Paint-Roller-69730-Plastic/dp/B000KKKXCU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487637049&sr=8-2&keywords=drop+cloth

https://www.amazon.com/HomeRight-C800766-Finish-Fine-Sprayer/dp/B003VKFDEO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487637070&sr=8-1&keywords=paint+sprayer

https://www.amazon.com/ScotchBlue-Painters-Multi-Use-1-41-Inch-60-Yard/dp/B00004Z4DI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487637095&sr=8-1&keywords=painter%27s+tapehttps://www.amazon.com/3M-8511PB1-Particulate-Respirator-10-Pack/dp/B0002YKBV2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1487637121&sr=8-5&keywords=painter%27s+mask

https://www.amazon.com/Presa-Premium-Paint-Brushes-Piece/dp/B011ARI5IU/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1487637193&sr=1-1&keywords=paintbrushes

https://www.amazon.com/285143-Rust-Oleum-Ultra-Interior-Chalked/dp/B010FEBFOA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487637303&sr=8-1&keywords=interior+paint

Or, you know. YELLOW PAGES for actual painters where she IS.

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use soapy water and a wire brustle brush/brush cleaner to brush out dried paint and rinse until water is clear https://www.amazon.com/WOOSTER-BRUSH-1831-Side-Painters/dp/B000LDLPC8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wooster+brush+cleaner&qid=1567717325&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I would say something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harris-13190-Platinum-Brush-Pack/dp/B003G2APRC

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Just make sure you don't get anything with metal or hard plastic bristles.

http://www.amazon.com/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Horsehair-Bristle/dp/B006ZBD95Q/

Can find them at practically any hardware store, some sells them individually.

Or just use your fingers, it'll clean right off with some dawn.

I just put a dab of grease in an old (clean) tuna can and work from that.

Hmm...most useful things for $300. I would recommend Lowe's/Home Depot, but since you're limited to Amazon....

• Stud finder/level
  
  
• Measuring tape
  
  
• Hammer
  
  
• Assortment of nails/screws of varying lengths(for shelves/pictures/etc)
  
  
• Duct tape
  
  
• Voltage detector
  
  
• Drywall saw?
  
  
• Good LED flashlight(or more than one)
  
  
• Paintbrushes
  
  
• Extension cord
  
  
• Homeowner's bible
  
  There's lots of other stuff, but my mind has drawn a blank right now.

Paint brush comb for around $9 or $10 is the way to go for brushes. Just be smart, and only brush in one direction (I shouldnt need to say this, but I will just to be safe)

https://www.amazon.com/Wooster-Brush-1831-Painters-Comb/dp/B000LDLPC8/ref=pd_sim_60_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000LDLPC8&pd_rd_r=BJZCYEK3MKD5Z7STTEJG&pd_rd_w=MNrNb&pd_rd_wg=gZTWd&psc=1&refRID=BJZCYEK3MKD5Z7STTEJG

This. And when I do intricate things, I use an acid brush.

This is my daily latex driver

Acid brushes dude. Cheap and disposable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZBD95Q/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.8pbvb0YY8D8Z

I second cutting in sans tape. Get one or two of these and you'll never have to tape again. I found them locally at Ace Hardware. For some reason the rubber handle lets your wrist stay incredibly steady.

And if it does get ruined seemingly beyond repair, I have used this tool to magically bring it back to life

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LDLPC8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_c.4HDbFZW30ET