Purdy Pro-Extra users

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pro extra elasco I got one a couple weeks ago love it to cut

I have a couple of the pro extra glides but find them to stiff for trim

thepainterr4you said:

pro extra elasco I got one a couple weeks ago love it to cut

I have a couple of the pro extra glides but find them to stiff for trim

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I have a couple of the XL-2.5 Elascos and they are by far my favorite brush. They are small enough for finer work and fat enough to hold some paint.

Purdy pro-extra is a great brush, it's for really thick sticky paint. I use to use them when P&L's accolade semigloss trim paint was a bear to brush - but it seems 'thick' paints are out these days. But definitely if you use a paint that is really thick - then that's the brush you want - if you have a brush that is easy to brush, then paint will come dripping off those brushes like a leaky faucet.

Pro-extras are for exterior, but they are a little stiffer interior brushes.

I was using them for interiors and like the cutting ability in a two coat situation.

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agree totally that is what i said earlier it is great cutting but stiff for trim

I went to the paint store and picked up a 3" Swan, 2.5" Glide and a 2.5" Elasco. I used the Elasco to paint some base and a couple of 6 panel doors; it's a keeper. I had to be a little lighter in touch, a very nice brush. It painted much smoother than I thought, the freekin bristles look like broom straws. I think it will soften up a bit over time and be perfect. I have to cut tomorow so the Swan and the Glide will be up to bat.

stansoph said:

Are any of you using these for interior work, trim, cut, etc.? Thinking about picking up a few but would like a little info. first.

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1, yes
2, they're good

enough info? :thumbup:

I use a 3" pro extra swan, for smaller base while running shoe, and smaller trim.

These brushes are great. The Swan made quick work of some beautiful asphalt grade texture. Glad you guys filled me in, thanks.

Joewho said:

Pro-extras are for exterior, but they are a little stiffer interior brushes.

I was using them for interiors and like the cutting ability in a two coat situation.

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I use Pro extra's for exterior also , but I picked up a few wooster extra Firm and they work great too for exterior.

MAK-Deco said:

I picked up a few wooster extra Firm and they work great too for exterior.

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Yeah i have been using some Wooster Jaguar firms, good brushes.