I use cheap paint brushes,when I am decorating, is this the reason I get drips on the floor.?

the reason you have drips is because you are not applying the paint to the surface correctly technically it has nothing to do with how much paint you load on to the brush or if you use cheap paint/brushes all are incorrect, you can load a brush with minimal paint and still get drips, oil based paint (gloss/undercoat) is heavier than your water based paint (emulsion) so if its not applied correctly gravity does its job and you get drips and if you do not lay it off (go over) correctly your paint job is liable to get drips. when painting do it in sections know where you are going to start and where you are going to finish don't just slap it on and go with the flow, when painting keep the paint to half the bristles you shouldnt get paint on or near the ferrule (the metal bit which holds the bristles), apply your paint to an area and spread it in long even strokes and the next area do the same, but pull both areas together and so on (lay it off) going over paint in this way will eliminate drips. one thing to bare in mind is do not keep going over an area this will result in a bad finish, and check your paint job every hour or so for drips you can get rid of any you find by using your original brush with a bit of white spirit on it this will allow you to brush out the drip, i would like to add that quality brushes such as purdy.Hamilton or Wooster will give a much better finish and non drip gloss is excellent i prefer to use this on every job i do and you apply it in the same wayI use cheap paint brushes,when I am decorating, is this the reason I get drips on the floor.?
no. A cheap brush will lose it bristles while painting and have to remove before it dries. It will ruin enamal finish because don't want to touch it before drying. Good to buy a brush for the type of painting you are doing. The better ones will last for many jobs where a cheap one will not. It is cheaper in the long run if you going to a lot of painting.I use cheap paint brushes,when I am decorating, is this the reason I get drips on the floor.?
don't load your brush to much i use the same
No; I used the cheapies too so I can throw them away; you are probably just loading too much paint on the brushes. Wipe them really well on the paint can, and you can also cut a slit in a tennis ball or paper plate to catch drips.
There are 3 reasons paint drips: cheaper brushes hold less paint than better brushes (the production of the filament or bristle leads to this), cheaper paint drips more, and overloading a brush. When you dip a brush, dip only about 1 - 2 inches up on the bristle, gently wipe off excess on edge of can. Always make sure you buy good quality paint. And ALWAYS cover the floor, even the best painters occasionally drip. Better to be safe than sorry. Keep a wet rag on hand at all times, just in case. Wipe up the drips immediately.
It's always better to invest in good brushes if you're going to do a lot of painting, but try loading the brush a little lighter and use a drop cloth.
use non-drip paint.
no you get drips cause you load the brush with too much paint
Nope...that's 'cause you load the brush with too much paint.





When using gloss, dip about one to one and a half inches of the bristles into the paint. That's all you need - little and often is the key.





Just as you are clear of the paint, give the end of the brush a small flick.





Your brush will now be PERFECTLY loaded for the next application. You will soon get into doing this as a painting habit.
not really, the reason for drips is the quality of the paint. however if the brushes are cheap they tend to leave hairs on the surface being painted.
Yes, and you need to cover the floors before you start to paint.
probably not but more likely the reason whilst your pulling the hairs out your paint every couple of mins...





Not worth the stress for a couple of quid is it?