Linzer 2" Polyurethane Finishes Flat Paint Brush; Ultra-Smooth Finish

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!

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.

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.

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.

I am an avid crafter, and often make new projects that require paint brushes for putting on paint, lacquer, and other finishes. This brush is made very well. The bristles are very soft and flexible but still a little firm for the support you need. The brush itself is very sturdy, and I think it will last a long time with good cleaning and care. I enjoy the longer handle to make the project even easier on my hands.

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

This one and a half inch wide brush is lightweight and has soft bristles. The bristles are not super thick. I don’t think it’s something I would use for edging my ceiling as I like a thicker courser brush, but this is good for painting things such as your window molding.

I would actually rate this 4.5 stars. It's a good durable brush. I used it for a oil based poly. It does loose a couple of hairs during my applications, but it was easy to remove. Overall, I was pretty satisfied with how well it did, made the job easy.

I actually used this for a small paint job, it held the paint well, didn't drip, good overall, but it shed two bristles, one of which I missed until it was too late and I had to go over that area again. I used the brush again 5-6 more times and had no problems at all.

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