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Selecting
the Right Brush.
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Selecting the
Right Tool for the Job
Using the right brush or roller can make
painting easier and yield more professional results. Benjamin
Moore & Co. offers a complete line of paint applicators
for every job, whether you are a professional or
do-it-yourselfer.
The following reference will help you
choose the best tool to use in a given situation.
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BRUSHES
Angle Sash trim,
windows, cutting in edges
sizes available: 1¸", 2", 2¸",
3"
Thin Angle Sash
detail work where brush control is important
sizes available: 1", 1¸", 2", 2¸",
3"
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Flat Sash
general painting, broad surfaces
sizes available: 1¸", 2", 2¸",
3"
Varnish
when applying stains, varnishes and other thin coatings
sizes available: 2", 2¸", 3"
Wall general
painting, especially exterior siding and trim
sizes available: 3", 4"
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ROLLER COVERS
3/16" nap
use on smooth surfaces: doors, walls of un-textured
plaster, smooth wood, wallboard, drywall, smooth metal; gloss
and semi-gloss paints
3/8" to 1/2"
nap
use on medium surfaces: sand finishes, lightly
textured plaster or wood, paneling, acoustical tile; flat
paints (smooth surfaces like drywall or tile with flat paints
only)
3/4" to 1 ¹"
nap
use on rough surfaces: brick, concrete, stucco,
textured ceilings or walls, Spanish plaster, corrugated metal,
rough wood; flat paints
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For even greater convenience, use the 3-piece
Do-it-Yourself roller tray kit for most interior painting
projects. |
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Use
Nylon/Polyester brushes with all types of coatings, especially
latex/water-based
Use
China Bristle brushes with alkyd/oil based paints, stains,
urethanes, varnishes, shellacs
Benjamin
Moore & Co.
Color
PREVIEW #2116-30 Cabernet |
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