Natural bristles - suitable for use with oil based paints
	Mixed bristles / filament - suitable for all purposes - oil, varnish and water based paints
	Synthetic filament - excels in the application of acrylic , water and oil based paints

Some think it's just enough to have the right kind of paint, but it's not just the paint quality that gives you the perfect finish...the paint brush counts as well. There are 2 types of brushes, those with natural bristles or filaments and those made with synthetic filaments.

 When you're painting don't immerse the entire paint brush in the paint, only the tip would be sufficient, and once your  done, always clean the bristle. Don't let any paint dry on the bristles – this will ensure a longer lasting paint brush.

 When applying the coat of paint, for rollers, experts suggest a W shape, but with normal brushes, a vertical stroke is  the best

Avoid bristles that are too soft and fan out, as they would not be sturdy enough for the job at hand.

The Harris brushes are ergonomically designed taking into mind the end customers, to make the experience of simply  painting a wall, into something easy and enjoyable.

Wipe off any excess paint using a cloth or soft tissue. Gently squeezing the bristles from the ferrule edge outwards with your fingers, or with a cloth, will help remove paint from the brush. But be careful to avoid pulling on the bristles.     Rinse the brush in turpentine or oil if you've been using oils or lukewarm water if you've been using a water-based medium. Never use hot water as it can expand the ferrule, causing the hairs to fall out.      Wipe it on the cloth again to remove the last of the excess paint.      Wash gently using a little bit of mild soap .Dab the brush gently onto the piece of soap, then work up a lather in the palm of your hand.     Rinse and repeat until there's no trace of any color coming out. Over time a brush may become stained, but don't stop rinsing until you're sure there's no paint left.     Rinse once more in clean, water to remove any traces of soap. Shake off the water.     Use your fingers to gently shape the brush head into its correct shape.     If necessary, wrap the bristles in a piece of tissue or toilet paper while the brush is still wet. When the paper dries it'll contract, pulling the bristles into shape.     Leave brush to dry at room temperature. Ensure it's not resting on its head as it will then dry misshapen. Standing it on the back of the handle works well.     If you're worried about the toxicity of the paint you're working with, wear gloves while painting and cleaning your brushes. Also if you find the paint is drying out and cracking, or staining your skin.

Always use separate brushes for oil painting and water-based medium. After all, oil repels water. Also use separate brushes for varnish, gesso, and masking fluid.     Don't let acrylic paint dry on a brush as its water-resistant when dry. But also never leave a brush standing in water.     Never use a lot of pressure to force paint out of a brush. Be patient and rinse it several times.     Misshapen synthetic brushes can sometimes be reshaped by soaking them in hot water (not boiling).

Slap the brush bristles against your hand several times to loosen them.      Then slap the brush against a table edge several times to further loosen the bristles.      Spin the brush handle in your hand back and forth to spin out loose bristles.      Dip the paint brush in paint (1/3 the bristle length) and paint a newspaper page (several sheets thick) back and forth in an "X" pattern to break in the bristles.      Look at the brush and remove any bristles that are bent and sticking out by cutting off with a nail clipper.      For a natural bristle brush you may also want to condition the bristles by soaking the brush in linseed oil overnight before use.