Hi All,
I have a Semogue 1305 which I have been breaking in for about 2 weeks. I can't believe how soft the brush started out, much less what it is becoming. I am quite happy that I decided to break in one more boar. The only issue is that, despite extreme care, a small paint bulge is developing on the cream-colored part of the handle. I can tell that it will eventually chip and I have also heard about many issues with the paint on this brush.
Nevertheless, I love the hand-painted handle and I want to preserve the paint. A few years ago, my garage floor paint was peeling. One of the guys in the paint section of the hardware store recommended that I seal the pain with a product called SealKrete Clear-Seal, a water-based "urethane fortified acrylic". Once applied, that stuff makes the paint bulletproof.
I am not certain about the toxicity of the material, but I would guess that it is rather inert after it sets. Any thoughts on the wisdom of applying SealKrete to my brush handle, or does anyone have a better alternative? Also, is the paint that Semogue uses water-based?
I have a Semogue 1305 which I have been breaking in for about 2 weeks. I can't believe how soft the brush started out, much less what it is becoming. I am quite happy that I decided to break in one more boar. The only issue is that, despite extreme care, a small paint bulge is developing on the cream-colored part of the handle. I can tell that it will eventually chip and I have also heard about many issues with the paint on this brush.
Nevertheless, I love the hand-painted handle and I want to preserve the paint. A few years ago, my garage floor paint was peeling. One of the guys in the paint section of the hardware store recommended that I seal the pain with a product called SealKrete Clear-Seal, a water-based "urethane fortified acrylic". Once applied, that stuff makes the paint bulletproof.
I am not certain about the toxicity of the material, but I would guess that it is rather inert after it sets. Any thoughts on the wisdom of applying SealKrete to my brush handle, or does anyone have a better alternative? Also, is the paint that Semogue uses water-based?
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