Not all paint brushes are suitable for trim. We tested the top options—find out which brushes made us feel like painting pros.

This set of paint brushes is perfect for both beginners and professionals. Pros. The set comes with 12 brushes of different shapes and sizes, providing plenty of options for any type of painting.

So I started with big oval handle paint brushes and angled trim brushes and that was that. I’m not a painter but did a fair amount of painting to complete things I built. Build a fence.

If you’ve been painting moldings and trims with oil-based paint, you’ll need to use mineral spirits or turpentine to thoroughly clean your brush. Denatured alcohol works best for shellac.

Tip #1: The paint you use matters. If you’re painting a bedroom with a standard-water based paint, you’ll clean the brush with water, but if you are working with an oil-based varnish for, say ...

Use a grill brush to clean dried paint off of paintbrush bristles. Soak the paintbrushes in warm water and/or a cleaning solution first, ...

Use Vinegar to Clean Dry, Dirty Paint Brushes. Alan Henry. August 25, 2011 When you're painting, the best time to clean your paintbrushes is immediately after you're finished cleaning up.