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Wooster Silver Tip 5222 flat varnish brush with wood handle and stainless steel ferrule

Wooster Brush Company

Wooster Silver Tip 5222 3 In Flat Varnish Paint Brush

SKU CH-CD2V-KAWN0

A soft polyester varnish brush designed for smooth, brushmark-free application of enamels, polyurethane and water-based coatings

  • Product typePainting Tools & Accessories
  • Chemically tipped polyester filaments virtually eliminate brushmarks
  • Soft, flexible bristles deliver sharp single-pass cuts on trim
  • Excellent leveling and smoothing with enamels, varnish and water-based coatings
  • Stainless steel ferrule resists rust for long service life
  • Comfortable hardwood handle with balanced 5-1/2 inch length

Wooster Silver Tip 5222 Flat Varnish Brush

This three-inch flat brush is built for fine art and craft painting where a smooth, mark-free finish matters. Its chemically tipped polyester filaments feel full in the hand yet stay thin, flexible and soft to virtually eliminate brushmarks. The responsive tips recover their bend quickly, allowing sharp, single-pass cuts on detailed work. Stainless-steel ferrule and hardwood handle complete the tool.

Fits a painter's workflow

The brush head measures two and fifteen-sixteenths inches high by eleven-sixteenths inches thick, holding a generous load of enamel, varnish, polyurethane or thinner water-based coatings. Its five-and-a-half-inch hardwood handle balances well for extended detail sessions without fatigue. Rust-resistant brushed-steel ferrule resists corrosion when switching between solvent- and water-based products. No special cleaning equipment is required beyond the appropriate solvent for the coating used.

Replaces standard flat brushes

Upgrading from a basic synthetic or natural-hair flat brush is worth it when brushmarks must disappear on enamelled metal, varnished wood or thin water-based films. The exclusive CT filaments level and smooth in fewer strokes, cutting labour on multi-coat projects. Not suited for buyers who need a wider head for large surface coverage or a stiffer bristle for heavy-bodied texture work.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 251 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSILVER TIP
Product typePainting Tools & Accessories

Questions about this item

How long can I brush before the 11/16 In. thick head stops releasing finish evenly?

The full‑body CT polyester filaments keep their bend recovery and softness through extended sessions, so the brush continues to level varnish or polyurethane without leaving marks even after hours of continuous use.

Does the stainless‑steel ferrule get hot or make the handle uncomfortable during all‑day varnishing?

The rust‑resistant brushed‑steel ferrule stays cool and the 5‑1/2 In. hardwood handle remains comfortable to grip, so heat and fatigue are minimal during long jobs.

What surface preparation do I need before using this brush with enamel on metal?

Clean the metal of oil, rust and loose paint; the Silver Tip’s chemically tipped polyester filaments are designed to lay down smooth, single‑pass coats on properly prepared surfaces.

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