Brushes:
For most interior applications with Acrylic (latex ) paint the most effective option is usually a nylon/polyester blended brush. For windows, doors and woodwork trim a square cut two and a half inch trim brush works well for all interior work including "cutting in" the ceiling and walls. Don't use a 100% nylon paint brush, regardless that it is probably labeled "for latex paint". Nylon will become limp ( and useless ) after two or three hours of painting.
You may think about buying a one and a half or two inch sash brush to paint around window panes. The bristles on a sash paint brush are cut at an angle to allow for easier painting into the corners and around the glass. Stick with the nylon/polyester blend. Do not use this brush on doors or flat work.
If you choose to paint your interior trim with Alkyd ( oil based ) paint or polyurethane, your best option is really a china bristle brush. China Bristle is the product of of hog hair from the Chinese long haired swine. The white bristle paint brush is softer than the black bristle and seems to give a smoother finish. NOTE: Water cleaning swells the bristles so limit this brush to solvent based paints, stains or clear coats.
The best paint brush is going to be tapered at the end of the bristles. The tips on the bristles ought to be flagged and soft. The bristles need to be firm but not stiff. The perfect indicator of a good paint brush is price. Do not skimp when buying brushes, a cheap brush is harder to use and can ruin the looks of the finish.
Rollers:
For residential purposes a standard nine inch roller frame is a good choice. Select a quality roller frame, the kind that grips the roller cover on the ends seems to roll out smoother than the tension (wire) birdcage kind of roller frame.
Select a top notch quality roller cover. For latex paint a synthetic fiber 3/8 or 1/2 inch nap gives the best all around performance for painting the smooth or semi-smooth surfaces of walls and ceilings.
Do not use a roller paint tray, buy a five gallon bucket along with a roller grid. The grid hangs on the inside rim of the bucket, this allows for rolling off excess paint from the roller.
Use a roller extension pole. A property owner needn't put money into a high quality extension pole, however, a roller pole is a good time and back saving investment. Consider the height of the walls and ceiling, in most cases a four foot extension pole should be adequate.
A shed resistant mohair or wool blended 3/16 to 1/4 inch nap roller cover needs to be used for Alkyd ( oil based ) paints.
You should not buy cheap roller covers despite the fact that chances are you'll throw them away at the end of the paint job. Cheap covers do not hold or release paint well and can shed fuzz onto the wall.
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