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Paint Brushes
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Since Purdy's beginnings in a small garage in Portland, Oregon in 1925, the art of making premium painting tools has always been at the heart of the Purdy success story. Since then, many companies have come and gone. Many have lowered their standards. Many have opted for production methods that compromised their craftsmanship. Purdy, on the other hand, remains committed to creating the best in painting experiences. |
| Purdy Synthetic Bristle Purdy Natural Bristle |
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During the many years of making
quality, Corona has adopted rigid standards of excellence. Each Corona brush
and roller is carefully and individually inspected along every stage of
assembly and must pass these rigid standards before packaging and
shipping. This precision craftsmanship is a result of more than forty years of experience in the art and science of brush making. |
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BRISTLES SYNTHETIC BRISTLES |
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 PROFORM PBT/POLYESTER BLEND BRUSHES |
| CHOOSE THE RIGHT BRUSH | |
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| CHINA BRISTLE BRUSHES Use with: All oil-based and alkyd paints, stains, urethanes, varnishes, shellac Benefits: Softest tips for the least brush marks. Unique properties difficult to duplicat with synthetics Limitations: Not recommended for water based paints rough surfaces will break tips and increase wear |
BLENDED NYLON/POLYESTER Use with: All paints and coatings Benefits: Combines benefits of nylon and polyester Most durable brushing material, precise tipping, resists heat, and cleans easily Limitations: Lesser performance than natural bristle in oil-based finishes |
| The Basics of Brush Cleaning by PURDY | |
| Natural bristle brushes are best
suited for use with oil-base paints andstains, varnishes, lacquers and
shellacs. Clean as soon as possible after use. From the manufacturer's paint
container, follow instructions in selecting the proper cleaning solvent
(usually mineral spirits for paint, alcohol for shellac). Use small amounts of thinner in a separate container to rinse the coating out of the bristles. Work the solvent through the bristles, dipping up & down in the container several times. Take care to work solvent into the center of the brush and down to the ferrule (metal band). Pour dirty solvent into a third container and allow to settle. Repeat the previous step until the rinse runs clear. A brush comb is helpful in removing stubborn paint residue and will straighten the bristles so they dry straight. Dry thoroughly and store in the brush keeper which helps bristles retain their shape. NEVER USE HOT WATER WITH NATURAL BRISTLE BRUSHES |
Nylon/Polyester brushes can be used with all
paints, but are most often used in faster drying latex and water-based paints.
(When used with oil-based paints, follow instructs for natural bristle
brushes). Warm to hot water and mild soap suds are the best cleaning agents in
most applications. In many cases, more than one washing is necessary and a
clean container with clean wash/rinse water is highly recommended. Use a brush comb to dislodge stubborn paint and to straighten bristles. Occasionally, a bath of mineral spirits followed by a warm soapy water wash and clean water rinse may be necessary. Finally, the brush should be dried thoroughly and reshpaed then stored in its original keeper. |
| Whenever possible, store
a brush by hanging it by its handle. Never store a brush by resting it on its
tips. To do so will curl the ends rendering it worthless. Never soak brushes in water, commercial cleaners or even paint. The shape of the bristles will be destroyed and such abuse may damage the epoxy setting . Never store a brush that has any wet paint on it. |
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