The equipment has a lot to do with their success. When choosing a brush, pay attention to the bristles. Synthetic brushes are made of nylon or polyester, or a combination of the two. Poly bristles are stiffer, which makes them good for exterior or textured work, but for fine interior work, Doherty uses softer nylon brushes. Look also for tapered bristles, which can help you work to an edge, and flagged tips, which help spread the finish smoothly and evenly.
Most painters keep an arsenal on hand to match the job.
The angled brush makes it easier to cut to a line and puts more bristles on the work than a square-tipped brush. Safely No-Mess Painting for Ceiling Fixtures Click here for books about interior painting. Privacy policy .