There's no need to press down so hard on the paint. Step 3 - Don't Apply Too Much Pressure To The BrushĪpplying too much pressure is a common beginner mistake in painting in all mediums. That or you are applying too much pressure another error that we address in step three. You never want it to run down onto the handle-that's when problems happen, and you should clean your brush before it gets to the point where the roots of the bristles are caked in paint.īrush marks on the wall? Not enough paint on the brush. The paint should stay on the tip of the brush. Paint dripping on the ground? You've got too much on your brush. Now, this isn't to say you need to apply excess paint just put on more than a little bit. You'll notice insufficient paint on the paintbrush of a cheap painter that wants to use the least amount of paint possible. Plus it wastes time because then you have to wipe the paint off your finger! Step 2 - Get The Right Amount Of Paint On The Brush Nothing is worse than pinching your fingers into a fresh paint job to remove a fallen bristle. They also fall out into your paint job less frequently. The bottom line is that high-quality paintbrushes hold the paint on the brush better, and they create a smooth finish. You would be surprised by the differences in the finish when the type of paint changes, and you also won't want to battle the cheap quality paint after you realize how smooth the higher quality paint is applied. When using cheap paint brushes you might notice that it's harder to get the ideal smooth finish. Synthetic brushes also work well with latex paint. There's nothing wrong with using a brush with synthetic bristles-it's more eco-friendly. The highest quality of brushes come from the hair of an animal and are easy to work with because of the way they easily accept paint.
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