I used this brush and got good results but I was wondering if there is even better. Are there brushes that are made specifically for polyurethane?
What type of brush to use with polyurethane
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Best Answer
any natural bristle brush will give good results. Stay away from synthetic-type brushes. I've learned to adhere to the old adage: "you get what you pay for" which is especially true for paint brushes. Of course there will always be jobs were the cheap China bristle brushes are adequate. But for above adequate results, the cost of a $10-12 (or more!) that has a wooden handle, brass nailed (not stapled) ferrule and tapered bristles, may seem uncalled for, but produce the best results. The cheap brushes are always leaving behind loose hair strands that are annoying to pick-out (or sand out when dried). The premium higher priced brushes have different bristle ends. These bristles have a "flagged" end cut as opposed to a "square" end cut (think split end). These flagged bristles hold more liquid, leave fewer brush lines and clean-up better. The only caveat is they require regular maintenance (as in cleaning, drying, primping and fluffing) when you are through using them.