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Get to Know Your Paintbrushes

Baffled by bristle types? HGTV Magazine narrowed down the paintbrush aisle for you.
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Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D. From: HGTV Magazine.

Brushes 101

Synthetic bristles are meant for latex and other water-based paints. Natural bristles are for oil-based formulas.

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