Paint Brushes

IME it's worth buying top quality bristle for small brushes (cutting in etc)

The best paint brushes I have ever purchased are from Purdy:

AFAIK not available in the Sheds. In the South you can obtain from

David

I've seen some of these on ebay.

You might want to read the info on Stephen Hull's vehicle coach painting site.

I bought a Hamilton brush in the early '70's to hand paint a car (Johnson's Repaint was the product sold for this). I did a good job and still use the brush.

The professionals over on the Screwfix Painters Forum

Hamilton's - they give a damn good finish, once 'broken in' will cut in on glazing beads etc like a dream - and if properly looked after, will last the life time of a D-i-Yer.

Oh I forgot, don't forget to take out the proverbial mortgage of you want to buy a set - they are seriously expensive! LOL

Cash

For good quality lasting brushes - Hamilton Perfection. Around £20 for 5 brushes.

Otherwise, if you dont want the trouble of cleaning them, I use Harris 'No Loss' brushes. From my local Hardware shop, £13 for 10 assorted sizes.

Excellent brushes IMO. Alan.

Another factor in getting a good DIY finish is the paint that you use. I've found that liquid gloss paints give a smoother surface than gel paints.

Regards Richard

May be worth having a look here:

I am not in a position to judge - perhaps others have views? (I have not bought brushes from them.) Anyway, in the Windsors they claim to be providing another alternative to Hamilton.