How to Choose the Right Brush

Different types of surfaces require different brushes. Fusion™ has its own line of brushes, as well as an extensive collection of Staalmeester® brushes, they provide premium quality, professional-level applicators that can last a lifetime. Here are some tips on how to choose the right brush.

BRISTLE MATERIAL

Paint brushes usually come in either synthetic or natural bristles.

Synthetic bristles are great for allowing the paint to glide off the brush and apply smoothly. Synthetic bristles can be thick to ultra fine and depending on your application you would choose accordingly. These are ideal for our paint!

Natural bristles are made of various types of animal hair which allows the brush to hold more paint product. These are ideal for Milk Paint, SFO stains, applying waxes and also for our newest product Gel Stain and Topcoat. Interestingly, natural bristles hold humidity, which is also ideal for when working with water-based paints such as Fusion™. They are also coarse, and ideal when wanting to achieve texture in your application when using paint with a heavy body.

In addition to these two types, Staalmeester® also has a special blend of both synthetic and natural bristles, which achieves the benefits of both types.

BRUSH SHAPE

The type of project you are working on usually tells you which type of brush will give you the best application. Flat or angled brushes are great for beginners, as they can cut into edges as well as cover large, flat areas. Our flat and angled brushes have bristles that feather to a super thin edge, which means the bristles touch the surface less and you get fewer brush strokes. Flat brushes are also fantastic for stain and varnish applications.

Round brushes are great multi-use brushes. They get into detailed areas and can smoothly cover flat areas, with proper technique. We have round and oval brushes that are great for an all-purpose brush.

Some of the more specialty brushes include our wall brush, which is a giant flat brush that is great for painting walls by hand (especially if you want to add some texture!) or applying the Gel Stain and Topcoat to large flat surfaces such as tabletops. Our pointed sash brush is phenomenal for painting inside edges and corners.

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CARING FOR YOUR BRUSH

Staalmeester® brushes are an investment for both you and your customers, so we want to help make sure they last a lifetime. When using a brush for the first time, there may be an odd loose bristle, which can be easily removed by swirling the bristles around on your hand.

Even though Fusion™ rinses out with water, we recommend using our Brush Cleaner to get out the last bits of paint and condition the bristles. The Brush Cleaner can be used for all types of brush hair. It’s also great for cleaning hands, floors, and work surfaces. It is 100% natural, non-toxic, linseed oil soap. To use, lather your hands or tools with soap, and rinse with water.

We recommend that you do not dry brushes with the bristles facing up. Water will soak into the brush and can ruin the bristles. The best solution is to hang your brush on a hook using the hole in the handle.

The Ultimate One

These ultra-premium brushes are top-of-the-line quality. The bristles are super fine synthetic fibres and they paint like a dream! Perfect for smooth surfaces and artistic applications. Available in round or flat.

Staalmeester Artist Brushes

Range of high-quality fine synthetic fibre brushes. Perfect for furniture painters and artists, these brushes can create fine details and reach tight spaces with ease. Comes in round, flat, and angled in several size variations. There is a brush for every detailed project you can think of in this set!