Down: Brush

Below is a blog post written for a general DIY or home improvement audience, focusing on the "brush down" technique used to achieve a professional, mark-free finish.

Are you tackling a painting project this weekend? what you're working on, or ask about the best brush for your specific project! The Low Down on the Brush Down brush down

If you want your DIY projects to look like they came straight from a high-end showroom rather than a weekend garage sale, you need to master the (also known as tipping off). What is a Brush Down? Below is a blog post written for a

: Paint dries faster than you think. Work on one manageable panel or section at a time so the paint stays "wet" while you work. The Low Down on the Brush Down If

: Starting from the dry end and moving toward the wet end, pull the brush the entire length of the section in one continuous, light-as-air motion.

When you apply paint, the bristles create microscopic valleys. If the paint dries too fast, those valleys stay put. By "brushing down," you are manually smoothing those ridges while the paint is still self-leveling, resulting in a finish that rivals a professional spray gun. How to Master the Technique