"Robert Bonomi" bonomi@c-ns.


Obviously, the differnt types of paint have different characteristics.

Correct

The different types of brush material are used because different brush
materials "work better" with different types of paint. An oil-based
paint, for example, may just 'run right off' a brush material that works
well for latex paint. Or vice versa.

Wrong. A natural hair brush will become limp with water based paints, just
like your hair does when you wash it. Natural hair brushes for oil based
products only.
Nylon, polyester, or synthetic brushes for any paint.

Also, the solvent/carrier for some kinds of paint may damage the material
used for some types of brushes.

Basically Wrong again providing you use the correct brush to start with.
Natural hair brushes should be cleaned with thinner, mineral spirits or a
oil based cleaner. Nylon, polyester or synthetic brushes can be cleaned
with soap and water for water based products and thinner, mineral spirits,
and or oil based cleaners for oil based products.