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Best Paint Brushes for Professional Painters

Rank Brush Model Size(s) Pros Stock Best For
1 Purdy XL Glide 2″, 2½″, 3″ Cutting walls & ceilings (latex)
2 Purdy Clearcut Glide 1½″, 2″, 2½″ Precision trim, windows, cabinets
3 Wooster Alpha 2″, 2½″, 3″ Walls, ceilings, ultra-smooth finish
4 Purdy Nylox Glide 2″, 2½″ 100% oil/alkyd trim & doors
5 Wooster Silver Tip 1½″, 2″, 2½″ Trim & cutting (budget king)
6 Purdy XL Sprig 3″, 4″ Heavy exterior & rough surfaces
7 Corona Cortez (china bristle) 2″, 2½″ Oil trim, varnish, Hollandlac
8 Wooster Chinex FTP 2″, 2½″ Rough exteriors, masonry, stucco
9 Purdy Monarch Elite (UK) 2″, 2½″ High-end cabinet & door enamel
10 Zibra Precision Brushes 1″–2″ (triangle, square, fan) Furniture, spindles, detail work