Choosing The Right Tools | DIY Painting Tips Video 13/16

Choosing The Right Tools: http://www.nipponpaint.com.sg/advice/diy-pain… With the whole range of tools available, you will be spoilt for choice. It is certainly crucial then that you choose the right ones. How do you decide which ones to pick? (a) The right brush A good quality brush is most essential when decorating. The one I have here is a synthetic brush. Now, as it does not absorb moisture, it is most suitable for water-based materials as compared to solvent-based ones. For the latter, the best choice would be a natural bristle brush, as not only does it apply evenly, it also does not leave any brush marks in its trail. Now, brushes can range in size, from 1-inch all the way up to 4-inch. (b) The right scraper Now lets talk about knives and scrapers. What distinguishes a filling knife from a scraper is the filling knife's flexibility. A filling knife is flexible enough for you to allow a filler to be forced into a hole, whereas a