Purdy Monarch XL Elite Paint Brush - 1" / 25mm

Purdy Monarch XL Elite Paint Brush, 1 Inch / 25mm

The Purdy Monarch XL Elite is one of Purdy's flagship professional brush ranges, built for decorators who want a smooth, controlled finish without constant reloading. Purdy has been making paint brushes in the USA since 1925 and is now part of the Sherwin Williams family, and the Monarch XL Elite carries that heritage into a brush designed specifically for the demands of UK painting and decorating. This 1 inch, 25mm size is the smallest in the range and is the one most decorators reach for when they need a genuine purdy cutting in brush, tight to skirting boards, window frames, spindles and other fiddly edges where control matters more than coverage.

Best Use For This Size

At 1 inch wide, this brush is built for precision rather than speed. Use it for cutting in around ceilings, architrave, door frames and any narrow surface where a wider brush would be clumsy. It is also a popular choice for touch ups, small trim pieces and detail work on furniture, making it a natural companion to the larger sizes in the Monarch XL Elite line if you decide to build up a full purdy brush set.

How To Use

• Dip the filaments about a third of the way into the paint and tap off any excess rather than wiping it on the rim of the tin, this keeps the tapered tip loaded evenly.
• Apply the paint using light, controlled strokes, letting the flagged filament tips lay off the paint smoothly rather than dragging a heavy coat.
• Finish each section with a single, light pass in the direction of the grain or surface to remove brush marks.
• Clean the brush between coats and after use with warm soapy water for water based paints, or the appropriate solvent for oil based paints, then reshape the filaments and lay the brush flat to dry.

Technical Details

• Size: 1 inch / 25mm
• Filament type: tapered and flagged synthetic filaments, a Chinex and Orel polyester blend, hand chiseled for a fine tip
• Handle: beavertail shaped hardwood handle
• Ferrule: stainless steel, round edged, fixed head construction
• Suitable paint types: emulsion, acrylic, gloss, satin and other oil or water based paints

FAQ

Is this purdy paint brush suitable for gloss paint?
Yes. The Monarch XL Elite filaments are designed to work with any oil or water based paint, including gloss and satin, as well as emulsion.

How do I clean this brush?
Wash it in warm soapy water for water based paints or the recommended solvent for oil based paints, rinse until the water runs clear, reshape the tip and allow it to dry flat.

Is the 1 inch size too small for general painting?
It is meant for cutting in and detail work rather than covering large areas. For walls, ceilings or bigger flat surfaces, the 3 inch or 4 inch Monarch XL Elite brushes are a better match.