Brushes:
For most interior applications with Acrylic (latex ) paint the best option is usually a nylon/polyester blended brush. For house 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 might be labeled "for latex paint". Nylon will become limp ( and useless ) after just a few hours of painting.
You might consider 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. Don’t use this brush on doors or flat work.
Should you choose to paint your interior trim with Alkyd ( oil based ) paint or polyurethane, your best choice is a china bristle brush. China Bristle is made of hog hair from the Chinese long haired swine. The white bristle paint brush is softer than the black bristle and seems to apply a smoother finish. NOTE: Water cleaning swells the bristles so limit this brush to solvent based paints, stains or clear coats.
A good paint brush will likely be tapered at the end of the bristles. The tips of the bristles should be flagged and soft. The bristles need to be firm but not stiff. The best indicator of a fantastic paint brush is price. Don't skimp when buying brushes, a cheap brush is harder to make use of and can also ruin the appearance of the finish.
Rollers:
For residential purposes a regular nine inch roller frame is an effective choice. Select a quality roller frame, the sort that grips the roller cover on the ends usually roll out smoother than the tension (wire) birdcage style of roller frame.
Select a good quality roller cover. For latex paint a synthetic fiber 3/8 or 1/2 inch nap gives the better all around performance for painting the smooth or semi-smooth surfaces of walls and ceilings.
Don’t use a roller paint tray, buy a five gallon bucket and a roller grid. The grid hangs over the inside rim on the bucket, this allows for rolling off excess paint from your roller.
Use a roller extension pole. A property owner needn't invest in a high quality extension pole, however, a roller pole is a good time and back saving investment. Consider the height of your walls and ceiling, normally a four foot extension pole ought to be adequate.
A shed resistant mohair or wool blended 3/16 to 1/4 inch nap roller cover ought to be used for Alkyd ( oil based ) paints.
Do not buy cheap roller covers despite the fact that you might throw them away at the end of the paint job. Cheap covers tend not to hold or release paint well and usually shed fuzz onto the wall.
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