19 Best Brush For Oil Based Stain (2022 Updated)

I bought 5 of these brushes and only kept 1 because of how bad the rest were. The painting brush bristles were crushed and bent in different directions, which is unuseable for me since I need these brushes to paint clean small lines for detailing.

Lastly, one of the brushes came damaged and had the bristles completely severed off. It was basically just a blue stick so I definitely had to return it. Really, I’m surprised because I bought these brushes from Michaels around three years ago, and they were in perfect condition then.

I’m not sure what’s happening now.

I GOT THIS AFTER WATCHING THE ARTSHERPA USE TO PAINT A CHEETAH. IT IS EXCELLENT FOR FUR MAKING SEVERAL STROKES AT ONE TIME SAVING YOU TIME FROM MAKING MANY INDIVIDUAL STROKES. A MUST FOR WILDLIFE AND GRASS FOR LANDSCAPES.

I USED A COUPON FOR MAKING IT A GOOD DEAL. THEY HAVE A SMALL AND LARGER I GOT BOTH FOR THOSE SMALL PLACES AROUND EYES UNDER CHIN ETC. NICE MADE BRUSH WORKS WELL. YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED. THEY ARE CALLED GRAINERS OR COMBS SAME THING.

THEY COME IN FILBERTS BUT THIS IS A FLAT.

I have used this brush in conjunction with the Stain Solution for the past year. I use it to lightly work Stain Solution into the fabric and remove stains, and for that purpose it has worked well. My complaint is that the brush still loses bristles, even after a full year of usage.

From the first time I used it, to the last time I used it (this morning), it leaves bristles on the fabric or the counter. Other good quality horsehair and boar bristle brushes will usually shed some bristles during the first couple uses, but don’t continue to do so.

The fact that this brush continually sheds is an annoyance and makes me wonder if it is cheaply made. This is the first Laundress product that I haven’t been very pleased with. I should probably take the time to write some positive reviews now.

I’m tireless when it comes to laundry and especially stains so I’ve tried a lot of products designed to help make my job easier. These little wonders are fantastic!!! Combined with the Stain Bar they have proven worthy of the price tag for this household.

The bristles are sturdy (they do not shed) but soft enough that I don’t worry about harming fabrics. The shape and size are perfect for my hands and I can use one for an hour without my joints killing me.

I’ve yet to use a product from The Laundress that I do not love.

This is one of those items you might toss in your bag to reach free shipping – ha! But, it’s truly a mighty “little” helper! Growing up my mother seemingly removed stains from sheer will and literal “knuckle power”! You know when you end up scrubbing stains between your knuckles? As my hands worked no such miracles, I’ve tried LOTS of brushes! From soft bristle toothbrushes, gum brushes (for delicates a woman said), even silicone scrubbers meant to wash faces, don’t judge! THIS ONE IS WONDERFUL!!! Bristles strong enough to scrub out old coffee stains from my husband’s favorite hoodie – check! But, with less pressure of course, gentle enough to use on my favorite tissue tees – even areas of my more delicate camisoles/tanks! FYI – using Vit C skincare products on your décolletage is great for the skin, but not so much for light colored tops if you sweat at all! In Birmingham, AL the humidity alone makes any lady “glisten” 😉 and can make white turn to a dingy peach/orange shade! This brush takes a beating but has held up fine for well over a year! I thought of my mom when the coffee stains came out! So, after testing it for longer, I sent 1 to my 75 year old mom! She, and her knuckles, lobe it! As a family who joke even about hard things? When arthritis attacked mom’s hands, we joked the culprit was the 50+ years of doing dad’s laundry!!! But, when your stain vanquishing mother calls to thank you for a little laundry brush, you know it’s more than good, it’s truly a huge help for her!!!.

This is a decent wire brush. It is made of plastic, with steel Criss-cross bristles. The bristles are very stiff, which is exactly what I want in this type of wire brush. The handle is designed to keep hands out of the way of the work-piece, and with its finger ribbing and thermoplastic rubber, the handle provides a positive grip that should reduce the chances of the hands slipping, Lightweight with Comfortable Handle.

The ergonomics of this brush are very good. The handle has a soft-touch rubbery feel, and the handle is made of thick and lightweight plastic. I know that plastic doesn’t sound good, but this handle is not going to fail you.

It is very thick and heavy duty. Works great for scrubbing what ever you can with a wire brush.

there is something about a purdy product no matter what it is you just ant go wrong. this purdy wire brush is a good thing to have on hand because there are many different ways to use this brush and different projects that just keep going and going.

this brush is made real well with durable material the brissle on them are sturdy and can poke you and hurt you if your not careful so always be careful when using. with owning a business we use this to clean several different machines we have to make sure the paint is free and clear and dont get jammed up.

also you can you can use it to clean the brushes so the paint can get cleaned all the way out and so that you dont have to keep buying those nice expensive brushes. highly recommend the purdy brush products to anyone.

received my Purdy- Criss Cross Wire Brush and love it. it came at the perfect time i had just started painting our home. and had some prep work to do. the criss-cross brush also features a patented bristle design to remove paint 2x faster which worked great!! it made clean up a breeze!! was so easy to hold on to with its Slip Resistant Cushion Grip Rust resistant stainless steel bristles this is a great product.

made very well. i would definitely recommend it.

This little brush is perfect for edging in and trim work; the super short handle allows you to maneuver in tight spaces where a full handled brush can’t. It also allows for excellent control. I have had three of these and find them to be essential.

I have been using Purdy for years and the XL Elite Dale Brush lives up to the Purdy Name. I used it to do the cut-in work on kitchen cabinets. The brush holds the paint and is a nice stiff brush. It does not leave streaks and makes for even coats of paint.

I did not experience any shedding and it held its shape for the entire project and during a rigorous cleaning. It cleans easily with warm water right after use. The tapered edge makes it easy to get tight spots and to get to the edge of the project.

Purdy has never let me down in all the projects I have done, if I am doing painting or staining I know this brush will do the job.

First off, I am not a professional. That being said I am venturing out and doing some home renovations myself. I was excited to try this Purdy brand paint brush. I do have a cheaper brush but after trying this brush I now know the difference.

So far I have painted two doors and used the Purdy xl 3. 0 and another Purdy brush. They work great!! They feel and fit good in your hand. I am very pleased with the outcome. This brand cleans up nice and I am told they will last me a long time if I take care of them.

I do recommend this brush. One last thing, keep the package it came in and after you clean it hang it up and put it back in the package it will help to keep its shape.

I wanted to wait until I painted my kitchen to write a review for this brush. I finally finished last night and I am very impressed with this brush. I must add I did not use a roller, only this brush.

The paint spread evenly, there were no lines whatsoever and it covered well. The paint held on to the brush so paint dripping was not an issue. It is comfortable to hold and rinsed out well. No bristles fell out or got out of place.

Really enjoyed using this brush for my project and I believe it will last for years to come.

I love Ruby Satins for painting with acrylics. They hold their edges for a long time and provide control. When they eventually look a little brushy after hard use, I use them for scrubbing strokes. They are not stiff nor wimpy, but a happy medium with a silky smooth feel.

I clean them easily with “The Masters” cake cleaner. I didn’t say they were the best in their category because I haven’t tried many competitors. Once I found these, I stopped looking. I use the long-handled most of the time but also like the short wide ones to be able to hold it differently and go a little wilder.

I’ve been using Silver Brush Ruby Satin brushes (mostly the round) for over a year with my daily work in acrylic. They hold up well for as much as I use them – they last longer than the brushes I used to use- and are easy to keep clean.

I like the moderate firmness they have, although I do use some softer brushes, as well. I do wish that the long handled and short handled brush head sizes matched, but they do not, so I stick with the short handled variety.

I also wish they had a few sizes in between. By and large, though, I am happy with them.

Your pick. You need to cut in this room, but today you’ll be using a car, not a brush for the purposes of this review. And you have three vehicles to choose from. You want to do it driving a Ford Fusion, a Honda Accord, or a Porsche 911 Twin Turbo? Pricing should be considered.

I haven’t had so much fun with a new brush in many years. Yes, I am a professional. Not the professional painter who is an accountant Monday-Friday. A guy who has a brush in his hand for many of those hours.

I’m really, really impressed with these Clearcut Stiff brushes, and as a matter of fact have a Purdy in my hand these days over a Corona, and it’s always a Clearcut. It partners with my hand and puts the paint where it needs to go, and leaves it off where it shouldn’t go, and it accomplishes this with what feels like 30-50% less total physical exertion and hand/wrist fatigue over a day than any other brush.

It truly does feel like I’m finally driving a car that was designed specifically for me. My energy is translated into paint on the wall so much faster, so much cleaner, and ALL THIS is done WAY faster than my other brush.

For the first time ever it feels like the brush is working with me, not me fighting the brush! So in summary. these are good brushes. The best. I would say they are the Porsche of paint brushes. Normal Purdy, maybe the Mercedes Corona, the BMW.

Wooster, the Chevy. Proform. the Nissan.

Just bought one of these brushes to paint ceiling and door trim in a bedroom. Bought it solely on the reviews of brushes and it seemed to be one of the best. When I opened the brush it already had a few bristles that were not aligned with the others.

As I started painting more bristles became frayed and started to fall out. I also found that it didnt hold as much paint as The Royal Brush that I have been using. It was leaving some streaks, because of the fraying.

It seems like it could be a good quality brush, maybe I just got a lemon. That is why I would not recommend it.

My first Purdy brush (40 yrs ago) was a Nylox Pip. When I saw the Clearcut Elite was available in the Pip handle I had to give it a try. My workers and I love this brush. The unique semi-oval ferrule and thick bristle stock holds and evenly dispenses a great quantity of paint, and the Clearcut Elite bristles makes for a great cut-in tool.

It’s a winning combination. In addition, the ferrule design makes for easier clean-up than other beaver tail type brushes. This is a great brush for the newer, heavier low VOC paints that require a stiff bristle.

This is leagues better than the Chinese made ones for literally only pennies more. There is no reason not to go with this quality US-made one. Was skeptical that it would really make a difference but it absolutely did.

There are two main types of foam brushes out there, and I’ve seen both kinds at Rockler, but more so (such as in the bulk packs) the bad kind. Here’s what to look out for: on the shoulder of the foam pad where it meets the stick, look for plastic showing on the top shpulder either side of the stick.

This means there is just a weak plastic pin going into the stick handle- and they break with just a little pressure. The foam brushes with only the stick showing on the top foam shoulder, no plastic, are much stronger.

We started using these brushes several months ago. They are great brushes and are a good price. Zoro is our go to for supplies for our company. They are fast,efficient and a good value. Thanks sincerely, Lowell Waldrop CEO, True Blue Home Solutions LLC.

Brush worked great holds enough paint and laid it down smoothly.

Just started using this brush on a painting project. It cuts a good line. The paint flows good when using this brush for fine finish work. It’s great for semi-gloss finishes such as doors and trimwork, it does not leave heavy brush strokes.

Highly recommend for any painting project big or small.

I bought this 2 inch brush to do some touchup priming and painting on my porch steps. the brush handled the primer and the final coast very nicely. Clean up between coats was easy, brush held its’s form when dried and didn’t lose any bristles painting or during clean up.

I got a lot of help with the pro that works on the Paint department in my local Haubuchon in Stow, MA. He spent a good time telling me how to apply the top paint I requested and then pointed me to this brush.

My front door is looking good!.

this is a brush that you do not want to use for more than a month under ideal conditions or it will cease to function as intended. however, if you are using it exclusively inside for cutting Sharp lines, it is probably the best thing out there.

the semi oval alpha and the silver tip are good contenders as well, though. check out the ProForm contractor or blaze brushes (same thing I believe except for the blaze is offered in semioval) for extra soft laying off and trim work.

even my nylon brushes from Corona and purdy don’t have the same filament composition that allows for these to be such killers on things like baseboards and door frames.

Finally got to use my brush the last couple of days Its fantastic. Great cut-in capabilities. Holds a lot of paint Covers well I use Purdy, Corona, and Wooster brushes all the time and I will match this brush against them any time.

Great brush for cutting in trim and windows. A little bit firmer which is what I like in a brush. Very good quality, the metal ferrel does not rust

I’ve been using these brushes for 10 years now and recommend them to anyone that says they are going to paint something. I loaned them to my youngest daughter and she did a great job painting trim for the first time and was able to get them clean to my specifications.

Someone gave me another top name brand and after cutting in one wall, went and got my Purdys brush to make it easier and better result. The brushes aren’t cheap but well worth the price. Try to get the 3 pack on sale.

Ive been a painter 30 yrs this brush is 10yrs old well used it’s been missing just found it. Went for job interview yesterday they wanted me to cut in a door for them I pulled this Purdy Moose out they looked at it and said oh no that brush is wore out I said nah this is a Purdy it’ll shape back up once it hits the paint so I painted the door and got the job now they want to buy me some more of Purdy brushes.

The Purdy Moose and Purdy Swann brushes are the 2 best brushes ever made and as all Purdy brushes will last you a lifetime if properly cleaned I give em a 10 star rating. You wanna make your House Pretty buy a Purdy!!!.

He Purdy XL is always my go to brush for projects around the house. It’s comfortable to use and projects always come out excellent. My wife and I keep one for staining and one for painting.

These brushes are simple and get the job done. I use them for varnishing my paintings (on stretched canvas) and they work great! The varnish glides easily with these brushes and they don’t leave brush marks/streaks like my normal brushes do.

Just make sure you’re gentle with cleaning them. I use soap and warm water, and gently squeeze until all varnish and soap is off, and all 3 (which I rotate out for each new layer of varnish) are still in great shape.

I recently came across a used wooden dollhouse and decided to paint it like the home I had in CT before moving to MA. These foam brushes were perfect for the job! The assortment of sizes worked out wonderfully for the different size rooms and a staircase! Highly recommend them.

Left no lines or streaks. Just smooth coverage.

The Level 1 oil short handle brushes from Artist’s Loft are excellent brushes! They are tough little brushes. They have enough spring, and stability to be used for various types of paint including, Gouache, Acrylic, Casein paint, and Oil.

(I have tried them with the mediums) I have even used them for watercolor as well. These brushes are tough as nails so far. I have had some caked with paint, and they still retain their spring. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a less expensive brush these are a excellent choice.

I do acrylic work with a lot of drybrushing techniques and a lot of heavy scrubbing. This will destroy any brush, but these seem to actually hold up to this type of technique. They hold the right amount of paint for me (acrylic) and will hold a decent amount of water if needed.

I like these a lot because they are the perfect stiffness for me, and they’re cheap enough that I don’t care if I destroy them! Which, let’s be honest here, I do destroy them. But I’ve been torturing a few of these brushes for a couple weeks now and they’ve actually done pretty well! I think some brush soap and reshaping will help keep them from fraying too much.

I knocked off one star because upon bringing home a size 2 brush, the ferrule popped right off the handle before I even used it and I had to glue it back on. Also, the sizes do not seem to coincide with normal brush sizes.

A size 2 brush is more like a size 4 compared to other brush sizes, which is really weird. So if you are looking for a size 2, you probably want to go with a size 0. Pictured: A Princeton size 2 brush (right) and a Sorrento size 2 (left), with my artwork in the background.

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