Never tried those. What's the deal with them. I'm seeing a price of $55.00CAN for a 2.5'!! Yikes. I've been liking the Bennett chinex brushes lately. Easy to clean..
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It's been a while since there's been any brush talk here... could we get get it going again as there is always new products, tech and painters entering the scene. Anyone try the new syntox brush by purdy?
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Did they make a new version of the Syntox brushes? I hadn't heard anything about that.It's been a while since there's been any brush talk here... could we get get it going again as there is always new products, tech and painters entering the scene. Anyone try the new syntox brush by purdy?
Extremely soft bristles. They were designed to be a Ox-hair replacement for use with water-based clears. The name comes from Synt(hetic) Ox(-hair).Never tried those. What's the deal with them. I'm seeing a price of $55.00CAN for a 2.5'!! Yikes. I've been liking the Bennett chinex brushes lately. Easy to clean..
i think im convinced 2.5 inch brushes are too much brush for most interior jobs. 2 inch is lighter, more accurate, faster, easier on the wrist and quciker to clean while the 2 inch holds more paint, big deal.
I found syntox a little bit stiffer than nylox and nothing really like an ox-hair. It's ok-ish for laying out waterborne poly.
I might be alone on this but I really like the newer purdy white bristle blend for <450 VOC poly. It's a bit stiffer than a 100% china and the sprig configuration is quite dense, which seems to resist air getting into the brush.
I might be alone on this but I really like the newer purdy white bristle blend for <450 VOC poly. It's a bit stiffer than a 100% china and the sprig configuration is quite dense, which seems to resist air getting into the brush.
Good to know. We haven't carried them for a couple years, maybe they changed the filament blend. They used to be noticeably softer than the Nylox, they still weren't really like an ox-hair, but they were the closest synthetic.I found syntox a little bit stiffer than nylox and nothing really like an ox-hair. It's ok-ish for laying out waterborne poly.
Im not a Purdy fan much, but I was turned onto these Clear-cut 3" square block brushes, very nice to cut with and since they are square, cuts both directions easy.
Once every couple years or so I'll buy a Purdy when there's no other good brushes around, and I'm always disappointed. I've always felt the Purdy brushes didn't hold their shape very well for cutting, even the 'extra stiff' ones. Always liked Wooster brushes better. Favorite brush the last few years though has been the Picasso 2.5 sash.
Syntox (chinex/nylon blend)It's been a while since there's been any brush talk here... could we get get it going again as there is always new products, tech and painters entering the scene. Anyone try the new syntox brush by purdy?
Chinex is an amazing filament. It cleans up remarkably well with today’s waterborne paints; it is arguably superior to any other filament in this regard. I’ve heard some painters complain Chinex is “too soft”, although it is technically a ‘firm’ bristle. Who can account for personal preference?
Nylon would add softness. Adding Nylon to Chinex would, in theory, make it the near-perfect universal blend - soft enough for trim, firm enough for cutting in ceilings.
However… Nylon bristles tend to collect paint eventually (usually near the ferrule), and this gradually hardens the belly and splays the bristles. The reason I’ve switched to Chinex exclusively is that I rarely clean brushes immediately. More power to you if you take better care of your brushes. Which brushes have you used in the past?
On point Holland, we are terrible at cleaning brushes regularly. Broken in nylox 3 inch sprig is our go to. Thinking of changing too chinex for the cleaning issue. Havnt tried the syntox yet but will in the near future. It's not easy to change things up after you get used to a specific brush though.
finally cleaned brushes this morning. This post inspired (shamed) me to it.On point Holland, we are terrible at cleaning brushes regularly. Broken in nylox 3 inch sprig is our go to. Thinking of changing too chinex for the cleaning issue. Havnt tried the syntox yet but will in the near future. It's not easy to change things up after you get used to a specific brush though.
I love how the paint slides off the bristles, and they keep their shape despite sitting in the bucket for weeks some of them. what other bristle does that?
We should all take pictures of our brush cleaning sinks we can show customers when they offer their laundry tubs to us. "You want it to look like this?" Yours doesn't actually look that bad compared to mine. I do like that I have a window above ours to look out. Unfortunately the view is basically my shed, but at least it's something.
Luxury. I can only dream about having a window.We should all take pictures of our brush cleaning sinks we can show customers when they offer their laundry tubs to us. "You want it to look like this?" Yours doesn't actually look that bad compared to mine. I do like that I have a window above ours to look out. Unfortunately the view is basically my shed, but at least it's something.
Mine is kind of ghettoish luxury as it's mostly covered in paint. You could put a nice picture above your sink though.Luxury. I can only dream about having a window.
Does your sinks lead to your septic tank? I've been told be a septic guy not to clean brushes into the septic. I dont actually know if it's bad or harmless. I dont have a sink in my garage so I (really my guys) clean them at the edge of the lawn with a garden hose. I have to admit I havnt cleaned a brush myself in ages.
Obviously some paint water goes down the sink but the amount is minimal. I am connected to city, so can’t speak to septic. It’s nowhere near the amount of cleaning a sprayer.Does your sinks lead to your septic tank? I've been told be a septic guy not to clean brushes into the septic. I dont actually know if it's bad or harmless. I dont have a sink in my garage so I (really my guys) clean them at the edge of the lawn with a garden hose. I have to admit I havnt cleaned a brush myself in ages.
The brushes don’t have much paint in the bristles, mostly dried paint on the outside. The bottom of the water bucket weighs about 3 pounds. The mesh strainer in the drain catches the solids..
I certainly don't see an issue if it's city water going to a sewer. The question about going into a septic wasn't directed at anyone particular, more of a general question for anyone with knowledge on the septic/paint water subject. I'm just curious. I'm sure a few brush cleaning is harmless however over time I'm wondering if it's detrimental or not.Obviously some paint water goes down the sink but the amount is minimal. I am connected to city, so can’t speak to septic. It’s nowhere near the amount of cleaning a sprayer.
The brushes don’t have much paint in the bristles, mostly dried paint on the outside. The bottom of the water bucket weighs about 3 pounds. The mesh strainer in the drain catches the solids..
I think this brush thread is refreshing actually, since it has been a while since we've had a proper brush discussion. For the last several years I've been using E & J Gen X and Gen Y for nearly everything, but they are almost impossible to source anywhere. Before that, Wooster Alpha was my fav for years. The Gen X/Y's will do everything the Alphas do, but they'll do it a little better, except for Alphas being able to hold slightly more paint.
Lots of buzz on FB groups about Oldfields and Richards, but I've never tried either.
Corona has a few offerings that are ok, but not my fav. For me at least, they don't seem to hold their shape/form for long, but maybe that's because I suck at taking care of brushes and I always have. I need a brush to be able to stew in dirty water or wrapped in plastic & foil for a month while still being able to go back to work when duty calls.
I haven't really been a fan of Purdy brushes for at least 15 years, but I know some well respected painters who love them, so they must be doing something right.
I'm now relegated to Alphas again, as well as the occasional Corona and even Picasso. Good thing I don't do a lot of brushing, since I'm completely unhappy with the roster.
Lots of buzz on FB groups about Oldfields and Richards, but I've never tried either.
Corona has a few offerings that are ok, but not my fav. For me at least, they don't seem to hold their shape/form for long, but maybe that's because I suck at taking care of brushes and I always have. I need a brush to be able to stew in dirty water or wrapped in plastic & foil for a month while still being able to go back to work when duty calls.
I haven't really been a fan of Purdy brushes for at least 15 years, but I know some well respected painters who love them, so they must be doing something right.
I'm now relegated to Alphas again, as well as the occasional Corona and even Picasso. Good thing I don't do a lot of brushing, since I'm completely unhappy with the roster.
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