thisplace.com.au - Paint Brush Guide

So you have decided to do a little DIY work at home and it involves painting. Well that is great, but do you know what size of brush will work best at each particular job?

In this article we will tell you what size brush will best suit your needs.

Small jobs, toys and touch ups

For this type of job you will require a brush with a width of between 12mm to 25mm.

Chairs, trim and windows

For these jobs you will require a brush with a width of 25mm.

Skirting, small panels, shutters, furniture and trellis

These jobs will require the use of a brush with a width of 38mm.

Windows, railings, cupboards ad for cutting in

This type of work will require a brush width of 50mm.

Eaves, skirtings, doors and cornices

This work will need you to have a brush with a width of 63mm.

Guttering, eaves, fascia, steps, doors and fences

This type of work will require a brush width of 75mm.

Walls, ceilings, paths, fences and roofing

This work will need a brush with a width of between 100mm to 125mm.