Purdy Monarch XL Elite Paint Brush - 3" / 75mm

Purdy Monarch XL Elite Paint Brush, 3 Inch / 75mm

Purdy has built paint brushes since 1925 and, now part of Sherwin Williams, the Monarch XL Elite range remains one of the brand's flagship professional lines. The 3 inch, 75mm brush is one of the wider options in the range, using the same tapered, flagged synthetic filaments as the smaller sizes but carrying a larger load of paint with every dip. This purdy 3 inch paint brush is built for decorators who need to move through woodwork and panel work efficiently without sacrificing the smooth, even finish the Monarch XL Elite is known for.

Best Use For This Size

At 3 inches wide, this brush is well suited to doors, door frames, larger areas of woodwork, and painting flat panels where a narrower brush would take too many passes. It is a good middle step between the detail focused 1 inch and 1.5 inch brushes and the broad coverage of the 4 inch, and it pairs naturally with those sizes as part of a wider purdy brush set for jobs that mix trim and larger surfaces.

How To Use

• Load about a third of the filament length with paint and tap off any excess rather than dragging it over the rim of the tin.
• Apply the paint in broad, even strokes, working with the grain on wood surfaces for the smoothest result.
• Lay off the coat with a light final pass to blend brush marks before the paint starts to skin over.
• Clean the brush immediately after use, water based paint washes out with warm soapy water while oil based paint needs the matching solvent, then reshape the filaments and dry the brush flat.

Technical Details

• Size: 3 inch / 75mm
• Filament type: tapered and flagged Chinex and Orel polyester blend synthetic filaments
• Handle: beavertail shaped hardwood handle
• Ferrule: stainless steel, round edged, fixed head
• Suitable paint types: emulsion, acrylic, gloss, satin and other oil or water based paints

FAQ

Is the 3 inch brush suitable for gloss paint on doors?
Yes, it is designed for any oil or water based paint, so it handles gloss and satin on doors and frames just as well as emulsion on walls and panels.

How do I clean this brush between coats?
Wipe off excess paint, then wash with warm soapy water for water based paint or the correct solvent for oil based paint, rinsing until the water runs clear before reshaping and drying it flat.

Is 3 inch too wide for skirting boards?
It can be used on longer runs of skirting, though for tight corners and narrow trim the 1 inch or 1.5 inch Monarch XL Elite brushes give more control.