Wooster Silver Tip Flat Varnish Brush, 2 Inch

The Wooster Silver Tip Flat Varnish Brush, 2 Inch has very soft chemically tipped polyester filaments for smooth paint release and leveling. Its 2-inch flat head and beavertail handle suit straight smoothing strokes on furniture, doors and other flat sections.

Why DIYers choose it

• Very soft polyester filaments release paint smoothly and help it level.
• The flat head suits straight strokes across a flat section of the work.
• The 2-inch width is the narrower of the 2-inch and 3-inch flat models.
• The series suits furniture, doors, walls and trim when matched to the coating instructions.

Best for

Flat sections of furniture and doors where a 2-inch head fits. Suitable uses include varnish or polyurethane on wood, enamels on metal, and lighter or thinner water-based coatings. Confirm the coating recommends this applicator.

Specs

How to apply

1. Prepare the surface and confirm the recommended applicator using the coating label. Choose a brush width and head shape that fit the work.
2. Dip about one-third to one-half of the filaments into the paint. Keep paint below the metal ferrule.
3. Tap off excess paint, then use smooth strokes. Maintain a wet edge as you work, following the coating's open-time guidance.
4. Clean promptly. For water-based paint on these synthetic filaments, use warm water, comb paint from the filaments and rinse.
5. For oil-based paint, first use the cleaner specified by the coating label. Then follow the synthetic-brush warm-water cleaning steps.
6. Let the brush dry completely before returning it to its keeper for storage.

See Wooster's loading guide and brush-cleaning guide for the full instructions.

Good to know

Choose the flat head for straight strokes across a flat section; an angle sash brush has a different head for edge work. Width describes the head from side to side; thickness is a separate dimension. The paint or finish determines coverage, coat count, drying conditions and cleanup precautions. Follow its label rather than treating a brush size as a coverage rate or a drying-time recommendation.

Questions shoppers ask

How do I choose the width?

Match it to the section you need to reach. A wider brush carries more paint, while a narrower head can fit smaller areas. Check the head shape as well as the width.

Can I use it with water-based or oil-based paint?

Match the brush to the coating's applicator guidance. Suitable uses include both types; clean according to the coating label and Wooster's instructions.

How should I store it after cleaning?

Allow it to dry completely before putting it back in the keeper. Prompt coating-specific cleaning and thorough drying are separate steps.