Chalk paint brushes … our guide


Have you ever wondered which chalk paint brushes you should be using with different painting techniques?

Wonder no more … we are here to tell you exactly which chalk paint brushes to use and how to use them!

chalk paint brushes

Texture Brush

Texture Brush

Our Texture brushes are designed especially for … you guessed it … creating texture and they’re the mother of all chalk paint brushes. They are big and chunky and made with pure white hog bristles. They hold lots of paint and the flat head enables you to create stipples, high and low points and intentional brush marks to add interest to your painted furniture. For extra texture, add Texturising Talc to the chalk paint first. If your particular project calls for a smooth finish then try our …

 

 

 

chalk paint brushes

Smoothing Brushes

Smoothing Brushes

Our Smoothing Brushes are chalk paint brushes that are designed to give an ultra flat finish.  British-made with synthetic bristles, these brushes are super easy to clean and the wooden handle fits ergonomically into your hand.  They are available in 1″, 2″, 3″ and 4″, with the 1″ brush fitting perfectly into our 100ml sample pots
Great to apply Vintage Rocks Finishing Cream too.

 

 

 

 

chalk paint brushes

Dry Brush

Dry Brush

Dry brushing is an amazing technique that transforms any painted furniture project in front of your very eyes with a few swishes of this brush.

Firstly, you will need to create some texture with the Texture Brush (above). Once that layer is dry, you dip the Dry Brush into a tiny amount of paint, wipe the excess off on some newspaper or paper towel and gently sweep it over the high points to accentuate the patina.

 

 

 

chalk paint brushes waxing brush

Buzz Wax and Brush

Buzz Wax Brush

Our Buzz Wax Brush is the perfect waxing brush to use with Vintage Rocks Buzz Wax. These dinky little brushes have textured bristles that pick up the correct amount of Buzz Wax and give a smooth finish to your Vintage Rocks project.

Swirl the Buzz Wax Brush into the Buzz Wax and apply in circular motions, gently wipe away excess wax with a lint free cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

Now you’ve learned all about the different types of chalk paint brushes that we sell at Vintage Rocks, why not give them a go yourself and let us know which is your favourite or, even better, leave a review on the product page 😉

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