Chip paint brushes for epoxy and the messy work
Some jobs you would never put a good brush near. Spreading epoxy, cleaning glass with whiting, the kind of utilitarian work that ruins bristles. That is what a chip brush is for. Use it, then throw it out.
Choose a 1.5″ or 2″ brush with natural bristles and a wood handle. They are not meant for laying down paint or varnish, so keep them on the rough work and leave your finish brushes clean.
Frequently asked questions
What are chip brushes used for?
Chip brushes are for the dirty jobs you would never put a good brush near, like spreading epoxy and cleaning glass with whiting. They are the kind of utilitarian work that ruins bristles, so you use one, then throw it out and keep your finish brushes clean.
Can you reuse a chip brush?
These are made to be cheap enough to toss after one use. They are the throwaway brush for epoxy and the messy work, so you use one and throw it out rather than cleaning it. Each is a 2 inch brush with natural bristles and a wood handle, sold in packs of 5 so you always have the next one ready.
Can I use a chip brush for paint or varnish?
No. These are not meant for laying down paint or varnish. Keep them on the rough work, like applying epoxies and cleaning glass with whiting, and leave your finish brushes for paint. Each one is a cheap 2 inch natural bristle brush you use, then throw out, so you never ruin a good brush on the dirty jobs.
How big are these chip brushes and how many come in a pack?
Each one is a 2 inch brush with natural bristles and a wood handle, and they are sold in packs of 5. They are made to apply epoxies and clean glass with whiting, cheap enough to toss after one use, so you keep them on the dirty work and leave your good brushes for paint.