Paint Brush Recommendation

WLM21

I am about to redecorate the majority of the house, nothing pretty exciting.. white ceilings / magnolia walls.

I usually use a roller but of course use a brush around the edges.

Are all brushes similar or are there some to avoid. I am not a professional painter, so don't need the very expensive ones, but cheapie ones which let hairs come out all the time are also a no no.

What are good brands to buy please ?

I'll need brushes for the emulsion edges, the tricky bits and also for the woodwork painting.

Also, what about paint pads, for the emulsion. I have never used them before and was wondering if they are as good / maybe even better than normal rollers.

I assume the roller which you fill up inside with paint is just one of those gimmicky ideas, which looks good on TV but isn't much good really. Am I right here, or should i give it a go.

At least with only two colours I'll not be spending as long washing the rollers / brushes / pads or whatever than I would if every room was different.

thanks for any advice provided

nickj_2

as with most things , you pay for what you get , if you intend doing a lot of painting then i would invest in a decent set of hamilton brushes for less than £20 - http://www.trade1st.co.uk/productdetail/Paint-Brush-Sets/32.aspx
this is a box set of 6 quality brushes , that , if you look after them will last for years , also the same site does a hamilton roller http://www.trade1st.co.uk/productdetail/Paint-rollers-7-9-Inch/217.aspx
and you can get a medium pile roller sleeve and roller pole (push fit rather than screw on )and a tray and paint kettle and your sorted .... job done

if you're looking for paint , dulux trade mag and white are quality paint

Leif

I was recommended micro fibre roller sleeves by a professional and they are really good. You can store it in a plastic bag for a few days ready to be used without washing it out. I was also recommended Purdy brushes and they are very good. A Purdy Glide Elite is excellent for cutting in on wood work. A Brushmate is useful if you use oil based paint, although much OB white paint these days will go yellow in months.

WLM21

Thanks for the info.
I am going to start tomorrow, so can not really order online. I'll pop to a local independent decorating store, which has been in my town for a very long time and buy a couple of good quality brushes. Previously I've always just bought a pack at a DIY chain-store, so buying a couple of 'super brushes' will probably make me cry when i see the price.

However, if i was going to pay a pro to paint my whole house I think I would be paying out several hundred pounds, so i suppose I shouldn't be worried about the price of a few good quality brushes.

ormus

amazon are doing a 6 pk hamilton set for 15 quid.
free delivery too.

bargain.

Leif

ScrewFix stock good brushes, such as Purdy and Hamilton, and there are a lot of their shops about. Good brushes are worth the money as they make life easier.

nickj_2

buying brushes separately is far more expensive - if you go for a box set , you get 6 brushes for aound £3 each , buying a brush separately will cost you over £5-8 .