A foam paint brush is a highly useful painting tool that may be used by professionals and DIY painters alike. These brushes consist of high-density pads that apply paint without leaving unsightly streaks. These brushes are convenient to use because they are disposable and also relatively inexpensive compared to many bristle brushes. Foam paint brushes and rollers are exceptionally absorbent and can hold various types of paints, urethanes, and stains. They deliver a smooth finish to surfaces. These brushes are often used on cabinetry, furniture, and trim. At Pro Roller Company, Inc., we are your source for the high density foam brushes you need for your painting projects.
Some other unique uses for these foam paint brushes include:
Creating a Stenciled Image
If you need to produce a stenciled image, a foam brush can do the job well. Simply dip the end of the foam brush in the paint, wipe some excess paint off, and softly blot onto the stencil. The paint should be thick enough to prevent it from running under the stencil pattern.
Applying Wood Stain
Foam paint brushes and rollers are convenient tools for applying stain on wood surfaces. You can use a foam brush with stain by drizzling stain on the wood and spreading it in even, long strokes along the wood grain or dipping the brush into the stain and applying. You can use the opposite side of the foam brush or a rag to wipe of any excess stain.
Cleaning Car AC Vents
You can use the narrow end of a one-inch foam brush to clean the vents on most car air conditioners. A foam brush will last a long time if used repeatedly for just this task.
Cleaning Metal With Acid Pickling Solution
Most paint brushes are not able to handle heavily acidic or corrosive rust removers or cleaners because many of them contain nylon bristles which are vulnerable to acidic attack, or the metal ferrule could get damaged. On the other hand, foam paint brushes have no problem withstanding these acidic solutions.
Painting Raised Lettering on Signs
Foam brushes are mostly flat and as such, they can be used easily to apply paint exclusively on the top of raised letters on signs. Bristle brushes are harder to use for this task because of the tendency of the bristles to bend which can apply paint in unwanted areas. Spray paint cans, spray guns, and air brushes may be used for this purpose, but extensive masking is also needed with their use.
For information about the various paint brushes and rollers we offer at Pro Roller Company, or to order painting products, call us today at 800.325.9561 or complete our contact form. You may also visit our website to review information about our products.
