Do I absolutely HAVE to use s specific brush for applying chalk paint? They are so expensive, and I've looked for cheaper versions of the round bristle brush like Annie Sloan sells but really can't find any that looks like hers? Any ideas?

I always use a mid priced brush, not too hard or too soft a bristle.The softer the bristle the smoother the finish, but if its too soft you don't get a decent coverage without extra work!

That is supposed to say ' Apply the paint with the Purdy......'

I do a lot of painting and, like you, I cannot afford those expensive brushes. I did spend the money (about $15.00, a one time expense) on a short handled angle Purdy brush. Ily the w\paint with the Purdy then apply the wax with a cheap ($2.00) chip brush. I cut the bristles down to about 1 1/2 inches an - viola - a great wax brush! Hope this helps.

@Kathy i used throw away chip brushes and never had any problem, as for the wax i put it on using an old tshirt then i used my power scrubber with a buff pad to buff it up doing the buffing by hand almost made my arms fall off ha ha hope this helps xx

Foam brushes work great and leave no brush strokes plus there super inexpensive and you can toss when done!

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Jill R. Wright
on May 23, 2015

I use the foam brushes for that very reason. I also apply the wax with my hand, wearing a latex type glove. Both have worked just fine for me:)

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Toni
on May 23, 2015

Foam brushes work great and leave no brush strokes plus there super inexpensive and you can toss when done!

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- Kathy
  on May 23, 2015
  
  @Toni Never thought of foam brushes! Wonderful!
  
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Chris aka monkey
on May 23, 2015

@Kathy i used throw away chip brushes and never had any problem, as for the wax i put it on using an old tshirt then i used my power scrubber with a buff pad to buff it up doing the buffing by hand almost made my arms fall off ha ha hope this helps xx

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Linda J
on May 23, 2015

I do a lot of painting and, like you, I cannot afford those expensive brushes. I did spend the money (about $15.00, a one time expense) on a short handled angle Purdy brush. Ily the w\paint with the Purdy then apply the wax with a cheap ($2.00) chip brush. I cut the bristles down to about 1 1/2 inches an - viola - a great wax brush! Hope this helps.

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Linda J
on May 23, 2015

That is supposed to say " Apply the paint with the Purdy......"

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Ali Newton@Chinagrove Creating
on May 25, 2015

I always use a mid priced brush, not too hard or too soft a bristle.The softer the bristle the smoother the finish, but if its too soft you don't get a decent coverage without extra work!

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