Purdy White Bristle Sprig Flat Brush vs Linzer GOOD 3-Piece Polyester Brush Set

Buy the Purdy White Bristle if you are finishing oil-based stain, polyurethane, lacquer or clear coat and want a smooth, streak-free result. Buy the Linzer GOOD set if you are painting walls, brick, stucco or cement with water-based paint and want three brushes in one go. The Purdy is the better-built brush: natural white bristle, a stainless steel ferrule and an alderwood handle, handcrafted in the USA. The Linzer set is the more versatile and forgiving choice for rough surfaces and latex paint, and its 4.5-out-of-5 rating from over 1,000 owners backs that up.

• Choose the Purdy White Bristle if you are applying oil-based finishes, polyurethane or clear coats and need a soft brush that lays off without brush marks.
• Choose the Linzer GOOD set if you are painting walls, brick, stucco or cement with latex paint and want flat and angle brushes in several sizes.