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  1. Michelle James says

    This post came at the perfect time as I am getting ready to paint my interior front door. I buy the cheap brushes as well because I never clean them. I have heard great things about Purdy & plan to buy one. What is the easiest way to clean it so it is good the next time? I tried an old brush and it was hard, luckily it was a cheapie. Do you just use soap/water?

    • corinna.ah@gmail.com says

      Honestly I’ve just been using warm water with a bit of soap. There’s a comb that helps coax the paint out from inside the brush. I haven’t tried that though.

  2. Sharon says

    I’m a Purdy convert, too! I would purchase expensive paint but cheap out on the tools. Now that I’ve used the good stuff, I won’t be going back!

  3. Emily, Our house now a home says

    Great advice! I keep a few cheap painting supplies around for paint that wont wash out or other tough jobs. But I have my Purdy supplies and adore them! I took the plunge a while ago and have not looked back.

  4. Jessica says

    Great review! Like you, I am a slacker when it comes to taking care of my paint brushes. I have an array of paint brushes, some cheap and some well priced but i cannot even track of which is which. I need to look into my stash of brushes to see if i have a purdy brush.

  5. PJCos says

    Ditto on Purdy brushes, even though I still buy cheap “chip” brushes for applying stain. I’ve also found that Purdy ‘s putty knives are superior to all other brands for stripping paint. The handles are coated with rubber, so they’re more comfortable to grip for long periods of time; but more importantly, the handles don’t get loose or break over time. I’ve gone through several other well-known brands (Red Devil, Stanley, etc.), but my Purdy knife is still going strong. I had to buy Mr. Fix-it his own, because he kept “borrowing” mine & forgetting to return it. They’re made in various widths & flexibility, but I use a 2″ stiffer knife when stripping paint with a heat gun. A more flexible blade is better for glazing windows.