Linzer 1.5" Polyurethane Finishes Flat Paint Brush; Ultra-Smooth Finish

I was thinking, geez this brush is a little pricey, and I needed 2 of them. I'm glad I picked this brush! yes it's worth the mone, reusable and easy to wash out! it has a strong handle! lol i washed it outside using my water hose! , it really is a great brush. 🙌🏽👍🏽 I purchased this certain brush bc I bought new furniture and the furniture needed a clear coat of protection on it and I didn't use the correct brush last time. 🙄🫣🤦🏻‍♀️. anyways, I highly recommend using this brush when applying a water based polyurethane, I used varathane which is awesome for adding protection to your furniture! I used the fast drying satin crystal clear paint on two new 6 drawer chest and my new dinning room cabinet. Don't think... oh it's clear, the brush matters!! lol The brush left no brush lines behind! winner!! added pictures

I recently re-stained the cabinets in my kitchen. I wanted to do a quality job, so I started with a quality tool. This was the first time I used a gel stain and I needed a brush suitable for gel coat stain. I also needed a brush that was the right size to reach inside all of the crevices on the face of my cabinets. Use a quality brush and you can expect good results!

Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he will believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he’ll have to touch it to be sure. When choosing a brush first consider what you will be finishing and what you will be using to accomplish this with. You should always use paint brushes with a filament (bristle) type, size, and shape to match the task/item to be finished and the paint/stain type. I keep three types of brushes on hand, all for different purposes. Natural, synthetic and combination bristle. If they are properly cleaned and stored, they will last for many uses. This brush is labeled “Polyurethane” which is accurate but not the end of the story. While most polyurethanes are oil based there are now several water-based poly’s on the market. This is a “Natural Bristle” brush and is NOT suited for any water-based product. It is great for oil-based poly’s and stains. “Dyed Natural Bristle” is a very important consideration. The natural composition of the animal hair is better for picking up and applying smooth coats of oil-based polyurethane. Natural bristle “Pros” include being great for oil-based paints, varnishes, poly’s, stains, and other finishes. They develop splits (flagging) in the tip giving you a smoother application of the product. A “Con” for “natural bristle” is that they are overly porous to water soluble products and will swell making them limp and unworkable. Do not use this with water-based products. If you choose a water-based finish, choose a synthetic brush. This manufacturer makes those as well. On oil-based products do not over brush and allow products to self-level somewhat and you will be very happy with this brush. It is a narrow 1.5” flat cut brush, so it is intended for smaller projects that do not require the fine cutting in of an angular cut brush. Always clean with a solvent designed for the product you are using. (Normally mineral spirits) Be sure to keep and use the cardboard cover as a form once the brush is dry. A common mistake is to store brushes upside down which allows any lose material to fall into the base causing stiffening. Always hang vertically from a peg hook or from a brush holder with the brushes at the bottom inside their cardboard sleeve, this will prevent the metal base area from getting clogged and making the brush stiff over time. If you lose the sleeve, make another one from any available glossy card stock. This brush is effective on any oil-based finish, not just polyurethane. Be sure to maintain proper ventilation when working with any oil-based product. Follow manufacturer’s directions for dry times and for multiple coat procedures. The pics are of my intarsia wood working. There are no stains or paint on the wood, only clear polyurethane. They are made of natural exotic hardwoods such as Ebony, Walnut, Padauk, Canarywood, Aspen, Purpleheart, Redwood, Monkeypod and others. The clear oil-based poly really brings out the natural color and grain. I put a great deal of effort and hours in these and would not use something that would leave brush marks or loose bristles in the finish. This brush does nicely on these less than two-foot square projects.

The Linzer brush specifically for use with polyurethane is not widely available. I learned about Linzer brushes shopping in a Walmart store and a more extensive selection online. These brushes compare favorably with Wooster and Purdy brushes, both more expensive. Brushes designed to apply polyurethane rather than paint are superior to using a all purpose brush.

Very surprised how nice this brush actually is. The tips of the bristles are very soft and not cheap, like a bristle which may simply be cut at the tip. Extremely smooth finish. Was simple to clean - I used it for latex paint. It appears as if it will hold up well after several uses.

If you work with wood finishes you know natural bristle is the only way to go when applying one or more coats of polyurethane sealers. No matter how good your brush control is, there will always be brush strokes in the finish if you use nylon or other artificial bristle brushes. But finding good quality natural bristle bushes that do not break the bank is difficult. Linzer is a top name in brushes and finishes. They know what they are doing. And this Linzer 1.5 inch natural bristle brush is a great addition to my wood shop. It is dyed, but would be just as effective without it. It truly applies (in this case an oil-based) poly-urethane finish with no brush strokes. While it would be great to buy a fresh brush for every job, it is not always feasible. This Linzer brush cleans up very easily for use on the next project. You will not be disappointed by spending a bit more to get a great finish.

Much better results than using a roller! Slower to use, but definitely more control. No bubbling and less drips to keep after. No brush bristles falling out that stick to my doors. Very easy on the hands to hold and use. Not too big and heavy, not too skinny to drop or mess it up.

I see lots of complaints about hairs coming off in the coating people are doing. All you have to do to prevent that is shake it out. If u see a hair out of place cut it…I did my due diligence and had no problems.. it's a little expensive but it did leave a streak free poly coat

For some reason the pins keep popping out of the ferrule. I've also had several bristles end up in my stain making it very frustrating to use this brush.

The brush is not soft. It is hard and when painting it leaves the lines.