A high-quality paint brush is essential when tackling any DIY painting or staining project. Here are our recommendations for the best paint brushes to buy.

But if you're just starting out, and want an all around brush that will work for painting trim or cutting in a room, we recommend a 2-1/2-inch-wide, angled brush with Chinex bristles.

Typically, the best way to paint a wall is to first cut in all corners, ceilings, and baseboards using a paintbrush, and then finish the wall with a roller brush.

Richard’s round brushes cut in nicely, and clean up easily (at least with the water-based paints I tried with them).

However, square-cut brushes don't provide as much control when painting into corners, up to adjacent surfaces, or along narrow edges or surfaces. For more precise control, use a sash brush, which ...

Richard 13400 5/8", 3/4" and 1" Elegance Trim Paint Brush, 3 Pack. Edge Painting Tool, Trim Painting Tool, Cutting-in Tool for Windows and Ceilings. No-Shed, bristles.

Masking and cutting in. Masking off areas such as skirting boards, door frames, ... For precise painting around edges and corners, he says a blade paint brush is an excellent choice.

Pick the Right Type For wide, flat surfaces, such as siding, use a 3-inch to 4-inch flat brush. A 2-inch angled sash brush is ideal for cutting in around doors and window frames.

A cutting-in brush is an excellent innovation that can help you get clean lines without prodding at peeling masking tape. Traditional wall painting brushes are good for covering a relatively ...