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1. What Brush To Use For Water Based Paint
2. Best Paint Brush For Water Based Paint Sprayer
3. What Type Of Paint Brush For Water Based Paint
4. Best Paint Brush For Water Based Painting

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I've been top coating some panel doors with Brewers Albany super gloss water-based white. The gloss effect is really good in parts but as it dries more quickly than traditional gloss it shows up brush strokes when you try to 'lay off' and especially where touching up over drips, which you don't notice until later. This is also made worse by the brush hairs clogging together so I'm having to use several brushes. Any suggestions please?

If you used oil-based paint, clean the brushes with mineral spirits or turpentine. If you used a water-based paint such as acrylic or latex, clean the brushes with warm water. Synthetic bristles are often made from nylon, polyester, or a combination of both. Natural-bristle brushes are best for applying oil-based alkyd paints, and synthetic-bristle brushes are recommended for water-based latex paints. Click to see full answer. TIMBERTECH Acrylic Airbrush Paint, Professional 12x10ml Color Set of Acrylic Paint, Quick Drying Water Based, Rich Vivid Colors for Artists, Students, Beginners.

Thanks for the feedback. I've since noticed that working on small sections at a time gives a better finish too.

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Purdy Paint Brush – All Paints and Stains. One of the most famous brushes in the. Hamilton’s synthetic brush options have been developed specifically for use with water-based paints, including water-based gloss, and offer distinct advantages to help decorators achieve the desired professional finish. Most importantly, the synthetic filaments do not swell in water, which allows the brush tips to stay fine, coupled with the unique finishing of the tips of the Perfection Synthetic.

Best Answer

Hi there firstly are you using the correct form of brush i.e. bristles. for water based paint or glosses it is recommended you use a synthetic bristle they do not absorb as much water and give a smoother finish. if at any time you find clogging happening on the bristles I suggest you rinse and clean the brush with clean water and make sure the brush is dry before continuing to make sure of a beautiful finish. I do hope this helps many thanks LH SERVICES

Answered 22nd Feb 2019

Both above answer are correct.
There are a couple of additional things you can do to help yourself when using water-based gloss.
1. Dulux technical department recommend wiping the surface you are painting with a barely damp cloth just prior to painting, which helps with the flow of the paint.
2. Use 'Floetrol' paint conditioner made by Owatrol Coatings. Added to water-based paints, it gives them a much better flow and wet edge time and reduces brush marks. It makes the paint act more like an oil-based paint.

Answered 23rd Feb 2019

What Brush To Use For Water Based Paint

Water based is just as durable and healthier to use so please keep at it. The main aspect is speed - you need to work fast so plan the job before you start. Work in sections and work quickly. Get the paint on and lay it off and then don't touch it again. If you see a drip, smooth it with a wet finger, don't try and brush it out. Always synthetic brush and match the brush size to the surface you are painting. Try thinning the paint a little with water and it might flow easier and give you a little more working time. And good luck - painting with oil is easy, water based paint takes more care and it is especially tricky to get a good finish with gloss. Even pro decorators mess up gloss because they try and use it like oil and that wont work.

Answered 8th Mar 2019

All these answers are correct but water based paint will never flow out as good as oil based. Also I think the water based has not got such a good sheen as as oil based but there are pros and cons to both

Answered 23rd Feb 2019

Make sure you move the brush in one direction rather than going back and forth to avoid disturbing the wet paint you have just applied.
Working on small areas will return best results.
Ensure you do use a synthetic brush rather than a natural bristle brush. You can also use a Synth Laying Off Brush which is as it says designed for laying off and not application.
I hope that you get the results and finish that you are looking for.

Answered 23rd Feb 2019

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Due to recent environmental legislation solvent based gloss paints are being replaced on the markets by water based gloss paints, the latter being easier to dispose of, due to its relatively benign impact on important ecosystems.

Water based gloss can be cleaned from brushes without the use of solvents with a soap and water mixture, making it less harmful to health due to the absence of fumes to inhale. Compared to solvent based varieties, water based gloss paint tends not to yellow and does not emit strong odour.

However it isn’t the same as the solvent gloss that most people are used to, and does require different treatment…

Working with Water Based Gloss

Waterbased paints have been developed as an alternative to the present solvent based paints. These offer numerous advantages to the decorator, quick drying times, low odour, clean up in water etc. but are often found to be hard to apply without leaving brush marks (tramlines). This often results in the paint being blamed - but it is about different application techniques.

When using waterbased paint (check the cleaning instructions on the back of the can to be sure) it is important to use a finely tipped synthetic brush such as thePerfection Synthetic orPrestige Synthetic.

Before using a synthetic brush in waterbased gloss it is important to wet and spin the brush, this will prevent paint drying in the stock. If using the brush for more than 30mins wet a brush comb and pull through the filaments.

If painting large areas it is recommended to roll on and lay off, for this we recommend the Perfection Short Pile or Prestige Short Pile and then lay off with the Prestige laying off brush.

If the paint is drying too quickly it is recommended to dampen the surface with a sponge to increase open time.

Prepare surfaces to be painted.

Surfaces should be prepared properly before applying water based gloss due to the paint's tendency to peel off inadequately prepared surfaces. Existing paint should be removed before new coats are applied and this can be achieved via the use of paint scrapers and, if the paint is too stubborn to remove with a scraper alone, with a heat gun - although care should of be taken when using a heat gun to avoid leaving scorch marks. The paintless surface needs to be abraded with sandpaper or a grit blaster and the abraded surface should be dampened slightly with a moist sponge.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. This is even more crucial for waterbased paints.

When preparing ensure to remove only poorly adhered paint back to a sound surface. Do not use steel wool as this can result in rust spots.

Best Paint Brush For Water Based Paint Sprayer

Choose brushes with synthetic bristles.

Choosing the right paintbrush for applying water based gloss will have a significant impact on the quality of the paintwork and synthetic fibre brushes tend to produce a better finish than natural fibre brushes. Synthetic materials used in the manufacture of paint brush bristles, which include nylon, polyester and polypropylene, are softer than their natural counterparts and inflict less damage to delicate surfaces while ensuring a smoother finish. Synthetic fibres are less porous than natural fibres therefore less likely to absorb water, allowing more water based gloss on the brush.

The best methods of painting with water based gloss.

What Type Of Paint Brush For Water Based Paint

To achieve the best possible finish with water based gloss, focus on one area at a time and move the brush in one direction rather than going back and forth to avoid disturbing recently applied wet paint. Water based gloss should be given adequate time to dry before more coasts are added.

Remember to return to our Knowledge Roomto see our upcoming video, showing you how best to work with water based paints and gloss

Best Paint Brush For Water Based Painting