Budget brushes sometimes have to be a necessary choice, but they are useful tools to have in your kit and are regarded by some as even better than their pricier Purdy cousins.

Clow group X Pert

Xpert Brushes

Good:

  • Cheap alternative to Purdy brushes
  • Holds paint well
  • Smooth finish
  • Can be used as a softener due to the soft bristles
  • Cleans easily
  • Comfortable handle

Bad:

  • The nails that keep the ferrule in place can come out after a couple of months
  • Bristles are very soft, so not ideal for wood graining
  • Not long lasting

Prices:

Clow group prices

 

Flints budget brushes

Flints Budget brush

Good:

  • Very cheap
  • Good range of sizes
  • Coarse bristles – very good for graining, applying texture
  • Disposable – good for applying difficulty to clean products such as resin, plaster, glues.

Bad:

  • Not long lasting
  • Do not clean well
  • Coarse bristles – bad for achieving a smooth finish

Prices:

Flints brush price

They can be found online here