So you’ve got the right paint…now it’s time to choose the right tools for your project to ensure the finish you wish to achieve.
With so many options, how do you know which brush or roller to choose for the perfect flawless finish?
It’s a mixture of the tools, and your application to ensure a beautiful finish.
Let’s walk through what we offer at Fusion Mineral Paint!
Fusion does have incredible self-levelling properties when tested against the competition, however, that doesn’t mean that it is magic! You need to add your touch to it too.
Fusion will go on and look a certain way, depending on how you apply it and if it’s with the right tools.
For example, a natural bristle brush gives you a hand-painted look with some brush marks.
I love using a natural bristle brush because it holds so much paint so nicely so I’m not constantly re-dipping my brush into the container, and painting is quick as I get excellent fast coverage!
Our Natural bristle brushes come in different sizes to accommodate different-sized projects!
A roller applies the paint seamlessly and evenly for a virtually flawless finish quickly.
I love using a roller for larger-sized projects with flat surfaces. Table tops or kitchen cabinets and then I get into any of the smaller areas with the angled synthetic brush.
My top tip is to apply first with a roller, and then immediately a few seconds after, taking a slightly damp (with paint) brush (but nearly dry) and running along the surface to smooth out any stippling. Sometimes rollers can leave a slight texture behind. Our Microfiber rollers leave virtually nothing behind!
Synthetic brushes are excellent for virtually no brush strokes being left behind, however, the key with these tools is multiple coats of paint often look better than just one slapped-on coat of paint, as you would typically get with a natural bristle.
This 2-inch synthetic angled brush has the finest fibres so as not to leave brush lines behind.
2 Inch Synthetic Angled Brush for flawless smooth paint finishes
Flat synthetic brushes are inexpensive and create a super smooth finish
Flat synthetic brushes are inexpensive and create a super smooth finish. They come in 1 inch and 2 inch sizes.
This 1 inch flat synthetic brush is highly economical and create a super smooth finish.
Top Tips for a Flawless Finish
- How to hold your brush is key. You should have the brush tilted horizontally to your surface, and drag the paint sideways. You don’t want to apply too much vertical pressure as the pressure of the brush will remove more paint, than lay down.
Flat synthetic brushes are inexpensive and create a super smooth finish
Professional finishers spray to avoid using brushes and rollers that may leave behind marks. It takes a skilled and practiced hand to perfect your finish, however following the above tips and using the right tools along with Fusion Mineral Paint will result in a beautiful finish.
Fusion Mineral Paint Brushes look gorgeous and are the right tools help you paint it beautiful!
It’s important to have realistic expectations when painting a piece by hand. Chances are it will not look like a spray lacquer finish, however, isn’t that the beauty of doing it yourself? You can achieve a flawless finish by using the right tools, and the right amount of paint on the tools. Practice makes perfect, and taking a workshop with one of our merchants can help you become a pro!
Spraying paint will usually result in a seamless finish, however, it can be quite cumbersome to set up a sprayer, have the proper masks and protective gear, and ventilation and spray room designated for this type of application. Using our brushes and rollers properly can give you a very comparable finish if applied correctly.
Paint is good for the soul, no matter what your project, enjoy using Fusion Mineral Paint!
