Thanks, I should have stated that I'm going to use Behr latex for the trim.
Next room I might try oil base and follow your instructions.

Mike

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Mike wrote:
I just left the Purdy website. I have more questions about paint
brushes then before I visited the site.
http://www.purdycorp.com/catalog/bru...//professional I'm
looking for the best brushes for interior latex paint. I need
brushes to paint
trim with Behr latex paints. Might as well get the best brushes for
oil based too.

Please recommend which model brush to buy. I bought some "all
paints" Purdy brushes from Home Depot, but I'm willing to spend the
money to get the better brushes if they'll make a difference in the
appearance of the finished job..

For oil, natural bristle.

For latex, nylon bristle.
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Believe me, you won't get a good looking job with latex paint. It is
fine for walls, not for trim - doesn't flow/self level well.
Additionally, trying to sand it between coats or to redo is like trying
to sand an eraser.

If you want a good looking job...

1. Prime with oil primer

2. Sand smooth. *Really* smooth. Totally and absolutely smooth. Tough
to do because most primers don't sand well. Wet sanding with silicon
carbide wet or dry paper (use wet) helps.

3. Topcoat with oil paint in your preferred sheen. Flow it on like
varnish in an even coat but not so thick it runs. Tip off until it
begins to drag. Keep a wet edge.


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