Purdy Pro-Extra Monarch XL Elite Paint Brush - 1"

The Purdy Pro-Extra Monarch XL Elite 1 inch is a professional grade paint brush from Purdy, the American decorating brand that has been handcrafting brushes since 1925 and is now part of Sherwin-Williams. Pro-Extra sits within the Monarch XL Elite family as Purdy's trade focused tier, built on the same tapered and flagged synthetic filament technology as the standard Monarch XL Elite range but produced for decorators who need consistent results job after job.

This 1 inch width is the detail size in the range. It is the brush most decorators reach for when cutting in around window frames, door architraves, skirting boards and other tight woodwork, or for small touch up jobs where control matters more than speed. The Chinex, Tynex and Orel filament blend is tapered and flagged so the tip stays fine enough for accurate lines while still holding a good load of paint, and it works with both oil based and water based paints including emulsion.

How to Use

Dip the brush around a third of the way into the paint and tap off the excess against the side of the tin rather than wiping it on the rim, which can damage the flagged tips. Apply the paint in smooth, even strokes, working in one direction along the grain on woodwork. Keep a wet edge as you move along a surface to avoid visible brush marks. When you finish for the day, clean the brush straight away in warm soapy water for water based paint, or a suitable brush cleaner or white spirit for oil based paint, then reshape the bristles and hang the brush to dry.

Technical Details

• Width: 1 inch
• Filament: Chinex, Tynex and Orel synthetic blend, tapered and flagged tips
• Ferrule: round edge, straight cut
• Handle: beavertail shape, fixed head
• Suitable for oil based and water based paints, including emulsion
• Designed for minimal bristle shedding and long working life
• Part of the Purdy Pro-Extra Monarch XL Elite trade range

FAQs

What is the 1 inch brush best used for?
It is best for cutting in, trim, window frames and detail work where precision is more important than coverage speed.

Can I use this brush with emulsion paint?
Yes, the Pro-Extra Monarch XL Elite works well with emulsion as well as oil based paints and stains.

How is Pro-Extra different from the standard Monarch XL Elite?
Pro-Extra uses the same filament technology but is positioned as Purdy's professional and trade line, aimed at decorators who use their brushes daily.