Fall is here! That is, if you count the slanted sunlight and slightly cooler nights of the last few days, as opposed to the summer-like hot days. Or if you count Labor Day having come and gone and most everyone (except those on the quarter system) back in school.This is the time of year I think about all those fun ways to use paint - on floors, with stencils on walls or ceilings, as accents on furniture, my list goes on and on.
One thing I've learned about painting (okay, two things) it's all in the preparation and the brushes.
Working for a group of hardware stores has it's advantages, but I actually learned about brushes from AceHardware.com and Lou Manfredini:
"Paintbrushes come in two major varieties and each has a place in your toolbox:- Natural - fiber bristle brushes are made from animal hair. The most common is hog hair, which is labeled "China bristle." These are used for oil paint and solvent-thinned finishes only, since water-based paints will absorb into the bristles and leave them limp and mop like.
- Synthetic - fiber bristles are the choice for latex paint and water-based finishes. These contain fibers made of nylon or polyester. Generally, they are less expensive than natural fibers. The fibers are hollow, which is why after cleaning they continue to leak paint-tinged liquid."
Good brushes (and the right ones for the job) will help you create the look you want whether you're painting an entire room or just a small accent.
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