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- Brushes made of hog or ox bristle should be used for alkyd paint.
- Blend polyester and nylon with animal bristle can be used for all purposes
- A quality brush has flagged bristles and chiseled end for precise edging. A cheaper brush will have a blunt end, unflagged bristles.
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| 2. Roller |
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- A roller should have a handle molded to fit your hand and should be well balanced when hold. There should be a threaded end at your handle to attach an extension handle for painting ceiling and high walls.
- Roller covers are available in a wide variety of nap lengths. Most jobs can be done with 3/8” nap.
- Synthetic roller covers are good with most paints especially latex paint. Choose a medium-priced synthetic roller cover to avoid fiber shedding onto painted surfaces.
- Wool or mohair roller covers give an even finish with alkyd paint.
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| 3. Air less spray gun |
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- Cost effectiveness for larger areas painting, uneven surfaces and faster job.
- Do not need compressor as per conventional spray gun.
- Need a skilled sprayer to avoid overspray and paint wastage.
- Choose a right tip size according to instrument manual and paint manufacturing manual for ease of handling and to achieve right thickness.
- Good for thicker paint film requirement
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| 4. Conventional spray gun |
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- Need air compressor to run the equipment (compressed air help in paint atomization)
- Good for thin paint film requirement and lower viscosity paint.
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