Paintbrush Or Roller

Q: I've been told I should use a brush to apply the Benjamin Moore siding and deck stain to my cedar fence because you use less paint and somehow it's better for the fence.

A: The motion of the brush usually forces the paint/stain into the pores and cracks of the wood better than a roller, which has a tendency to have the paint, sit on top of the pores and cracks. However, in my experience you use more paint with a brush (usually because you put the paint on thicker) than with a roller.

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Painting With Urethane

Tip: To save cleaning brushes in between coats of urethane place the brushes in freezer bags, seal and freeze.

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Choosing a Paintbrush

Choosing A Paintbrush.

In order to choose the correct paintbrush there are three items to consider.

• The type of paint – oil or water based.


• The surface texture being painted – rough or smooth.


• The size of the area.

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