Axus Decor has revealed its long-awaited ultra-premium brush, Silk Touch Ultra, as part of its Mink series. Each brush has a high-capacity oval ferrule filled with a new generation of ‘world-class filaments’. These ultra filaments are firm enough to spread all types of coating, thick and thin, and undergo an advanced chemical treatment that producesContinue reading “Silk rounds”
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Not all brushes are created equal
A high-quality paint brush is made of several different components, that all combine to create the perfect tool for the perfect finish. Here Andrew Cummins, Senior Product Manager at Purdy, breaks down the different parts of a brush and what you should look out for in a high-quality product. The bristlesThe bristles of a paintContinue reading “Not all brushes are created equal”
The devil is in the detail
The Monarch Detail & Finishing Brush Set has been carefully curated to ensure that each project has the right brush, every time. Designed for the advanced painter needing multiple brushes to complete the task to a high-quality finish. Each brush offers synthetic tapered filaments to provide a professional finish. The set is simple and versatileContinue reading “The devil is in the detail”
Trade Insights – Pioneer Brush
We asked Peter Samuel from Pioneer Brush about his experience and building up the brand… Tell us a bit about Pioneer Brushes… Pioneer Brush is an off-shoot of my experience and knowledge, and has grown to be one of the foremost manufacturers of paintbrushes worldwide. Most of what we produce is sold as ‘private label’Continue reading “Trade Insights – Pioneer Brush”
A brush for every type of painter
Over the years, Axus Decor has worked hard to develop and grow its range of brushes… For outstanding value, the Pro-Brush (blue) is long lasting, delivers a smooth finish, and holds a large amount of paint. If you’re a speed-painter, you might want to step up to the oval-shaped Captain Chunk brush (onyx), which featureContinue reading “A brush for every type of painter”
Pioneer Brush launch new Eco decorating tool range
Pioneer Brush are one of the World’s leading manufacturers of paint brushes, with an annual production of over 18 million paintbrushes going to over 20 countries. In the UK, they distribute products under the Spirit and Swift and Lightning brands. New to the range is Spirit Renaissance Eco, professional quality decorating tools incorporating eco materials thatContinue reading “Pioneer Brush launch new Eco decorating tool range”
Curvy cutter
The Monarch Advance Oval Angle Sash Cutter is due for release in late Spring, exclusive to the UK, to complement the existing Monarch Advance range. Individually handcrafted with quality materials for a professional finish, the angled premium filament blend provides ‘razor like’ precision for cutting in and trim work whilst the oval head ensures optimumContinue reading “Curvy cutter”
What makes the perfect stroke?
In an industry where brushes are sold on ‘the best pick-up’, ‘the best finish’ and ‘the best filaments’, how do we define what actually is the best? Hamilton explores… The importance of paint pick-up The amount of paint a brush picks up with each dip will, quite simply, determine how many trips to the bucketContinue reading “What makes the perfect stroke?”
Making a premium quality brush head
PDA Associate Partner Pioneer Brushes share the process of producing their high-quality brushes
Testing every stroke
Following months of extensive research, Hamilton discovered that a large sector of multi-skilled trades are looking for a range of high quality decorating tools to be more readily available to them… A reputation that spans over 250 years can only be built upon expertise, confidence and continuous development. Hamilton have always advocated strenuous product testing,Continue reading “Testing every stroke”