A set of five professional synthetic paint brushes covering the sizes you actually reach for. Flagged bristle tips, stainless steel ferrules, and wooden handles. Compatible with all paints and varnishes. No bristle loss, clean finish every time.
This 5 piece synthetic paint brush set covers the core sizes a decorator needs on a typical job: one 1 inch, two 1.5 inch, and two 2 inch brushes. That spread is deliberate. You will use the smaller brushes for cutting in and detail work, and the two 2 inch brushes mean you always have a clean one ready when the first needs rinsing mid-job. Small detail, genuinely useful.
The synthetic filaments are flagged at the tips, which is what gives you proper paint pick-up and a smooth, even release onto the surface. Flagged tips hold more paint in the brush and deposit it more consistently than blunt-cut bristles, which tend to streak on finer finishes. The filaments themselves are soft enough for emulsion but firm enough to handle gloss without the brush going limp on you halfway through a door frame.
What Makes This Synthetic Paint Brush Set Worth Using
One of the more frustrating things on a decorating job is bristle loss. Finding a stray bristle stuck in your freshly painted woodwork is the kind of thing that makes a grown tradesperson sigh heavily. The construction here, with a stainless steel ferrule crimped firmly to a traditional wooden handle, keeps everything locked in place. The ferrule will not rust or swell, which matters if you are storing damp brushes between coats.
These brushes work with all water-based and oil-based paints, varnishes, and stains. They are also compatible with vapour box systems, which is worth knowing if you are on a site where solvent vapour control is a requirement rather than an option.
Finish Quality
The combination of flagged synthetic filaments and a well-balanced wooden handle gives you genuine control when cutting in. Sharp, clean lines on skirting boards, window reveals, and architraves. The soft tips lay off emulsion without drag marks, and the brush holds enough paint to work a reasonable section without constantly reloading. For the price of this 5 piece synthetic paint brush set, the finish quality is well above what you might expect.
Pro Tip: When using synthetic brushes with water-based paints, a quick dip in clean water and a light squeeze before loading with paint stops the bristles from absorbing the first coat unevenly and helps the paint flow from the brush more smoothly.
These brushes are the kind of set you keep in the van for general decorating work across residential and commercial jobs. The 1 inch brush handles cutting in around ceiling lines, window frames, and tight corners. The 1.5 inch brushes are comfortable for skirting boards, door edges, and architraves. The 2 inch brushes cover larger flat areas, fences, sheds, and furniture painting where a roller would be overkill.
Works with emulsions, satinwood, gloss, eggshell, varnishes, and wood stains. Suitable for interior and exterior use, on timber, MDF, plaster, masonry, and most prepared surfaces.
Best For
Cutting in on walls and ceilings
Painting skirting boards and architraves
Window frames and door edges
Fences, sheds, and garden furniture
General interior and exterior decorating
Compatible With
All water-based emulsions
Gloss, satinwood, and eggshell
Varnishes and wood stains
Oil-based paints
Vapour box systems
Key Features
Flagged synthetic bristle tips
No bristle loss construction
Stainless steel ferrule
Traditional wooden handle
Smooth finish and precise cut-in
Set includes 1 inch, 1.5 inch x2, and 2 inch x2
Not suitable for: Not designed for applying thick masonry paints or textured coatings, where a stiffer masonry brush or block brush would perform better. The 2 inch maximum size in this set means it is not the right choice for large flat areas where a 4 or 5 inch brush would save significant time.
Rinse new brushes under clean water before first use and flick out the excess. This removes any loose filaments and conditions the bristles before loading. Dip to roughly half the bristle length in paint, tap gently against the inside of the tin rather than wiping the bristle across the rim, and work the paint out in long, even strokes.
For cutting in, use the edge of the brush with light, controlled pressure. The flagged tips will follow a line cleanly if the bristles are not overloaded. Clean with water after water-based paints, or appropriate solvent after oil-based products, and reshape the bristles before storing flat or hanging.
Rinse each brush in clean water before first use and shake out the excess
Select the appropriate brush size for the area being painted
Dip bristles to no more than half their length into the paint
Tap the brush gently against the inside of the tin to remove excess, do not wipe across the rim
Apply paint using long, even strokes in one direction for the smoothest finish
For cutting in, use the bristle edge with light, steady pressure along the line
Clean immediately after use with water for water-based paints or the correct solvent for oil-based products
Reshape bristles and store flat or hanging to maintain brush shape
Are these brushes suitable for gloss paint and oil-based finishes?
Yes. The synthetic filaments in this set work with both water-based and oil-based products including gloss, satinwood, eggshell, and varnishes. Clean with white spirit or the appropriate solvent after use with oil-based paints and the brushes will last well.
What sizes are included in the 5 piece synthetic paint brush set?
The set contains five brushes: one 1 inch (25mm), two 1.5 inch (38mm), and two 2 inch (50mm). The duplicate sizes are a practical touch, giving you a spare ready to go when the first needs cleaning mid-job.
The filaments are synthetic, with flagged tips that mimic the natural split ends of animal hair bristles. Flagging improves paint-holding capacity and gives a smoother lay-off compared to unflagged synthetic alternatives. The ferrule is stainless steel, which resists corrosion and maintains a firm grip on both the handle and the filament bundle over repeated use and washing cycles. Handles are traditional unfinished or lacquered hardwood.
Set Contents
5 brushes
Sizes Included
1 inch x1, 1.5 inch x2, 2 inch x2
Bristle Type
Synthetic, flagged tips
Ferrule Material
Stainless steel
Handle Material
Wooden
Compatible With
All paints and varnishes, vapour box systems
SKU
PSPBS5
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