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№47381

Hyde Tools 47381 2" Extra™ Paint Brush

BEST FOR · Bristle Material: Soft, flexible synthetic bristles (historically called white bristles).
MODEL 47381 · SKU H-47381 · UPC 079423473814
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Bristle Material: Soft, flexible synthetic bristles (historically called white bristles).
Application
Suitable for furniture and trim work
Hyde specifies
Handle
Beavertail handle for improved grip and control
Hyde specifies
Versatile Use
Ideal for detailed work on furniture and trim, providing a professional-quality finish
Hyde specifies
Smooth Coverage
The soft, flexible bristles ensure an even and smooth application of oil-based paints and stains
Hyde specifies
Coating Compatibility
Ideal for use with oil-based paints and stains
Hyde specifies
THE COUNTER · PRODUCT FIT Straight answers. If it's the wrong tool for your job, we'll say so.

Choose this when: Bristle Material: Soft, flexible synthetic bristles (historically called white bristles).

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Is this the right tool for your job?

CHOOSE THIS WHEN
  • Bristle Material: Soft, flexible synthetic bristles (historically called white bristles).
  • Handle: Beavertail handle for improved grip and control.
  • Coating Compatibility: Ideal for use with oil-based paints and stains.
DO NOT FORCE THE FIT
  • Water-based coatings.
  • Rated for oil, and — if the fill is genuine natural white bristle — actively harmed by latex, which softens and flares it.
  • Use the flagged-polyester 47531 for a 2-ish-inch latex job instead.
  • It is also not an angular sash brush: it is a square-tipped flat, so for cutting a crisp ceiling or trim line, an angled sash beats it.
  • And it is not a broad-field brush — for a full flush door or a large tabletop in one loading, the 3" or 4" Extra moves more finish with fewer strokes.

How the pros run it

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Loading

one-third of the bristle, tap off the excess, paint from the loaded side; a soft 2" over-charged will run at the ferrule and drip. Laying off: finish every area with one light, one-directional tip-off — this is where the Extra's softness pays, leveling enamel and varnish flat. Grip: full grip on the beavertail for the productive straight-away strokes; the palm swell reduces fatigue across a long finishing session. Cleaning: for oil finish, flush the correct solvent (mineral spirits for most oil enamel and oil stain; the finish maker's thinner for varnish/poly) all the way into the heel, wash, comb straight, spin or shake, and hang. Cured finish trapped where the bristles meet the ferrule splays the brush for good — the heel, not the tip, is what you are protecting.

Asked at the counter

BUYER QUESTIONS ANSWERED BEFORE THE CART, NOT AFTER THE RETURN
Natural or synthetic?
Hyde says both, in different places — "white bristles" (catalog) and "synthetic bristles (historically called white bristles)" (website); treat as unresolved and buy it for oil.
Latex?
Use the 47531 instead; the Extra is the oil-side brush.
Best all-around Extra width?
The 2" — enough coverage for trim and furniture, enough control for a line. Add the 1" for detail and a 3" for doors/tops.
Why does my oil enamel show strokes?
Load lighter and finish with a single light tip-off; the soft 2" levels well only if you quit brushing while it's still flowing.

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Model & SKUModel 47381 · SKU H-47381 · UPC 079423473814
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Specs & documentation

Full spec sheet
catalog product name
2" Extra™ Paint Brush — OFFICIAL EXACT MODEL
official family claim
Soft, flexible white bristles for smooth coverage with oil-based paints and stains. Excellent for furniture and trim. — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official family claim
Soft, flexible white bristles — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official family claim
For smooth coverage with oil-based paints and stains — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official family claim
Excellent for furniture and trim — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official product name
Extra™ Paint Brushes — OFFICIAL EXACT VARIANT
official variant identity
47381 — 2" — OFFICIAL EXACT VARIANT
official description
Extra™ Paint Brushes feature soft, flexible synthetic bristles designed for smooth coverage with oil-based paints and stains. The beavertail handle provides comfort and control, making these brushes an excellent choice for detailed work on furniture and trim. Key Features: Bristle Material: Soft, flexible synthetic bristles (historically called white bristles). Handle: Beavertail handle for improved grip and control. Coating Compatibility: Ideal for use with oil-based paints and stains. Application: Suitable for furniture and trim work. Benefits: Smooth Coverage: The soft, flexible bristles ensure an even and smooth application of oil-based paints and stains. Comfortable Grip: The beavertail handle design enhances comfort and control during use, reducing hand fatigue. Versatile Use: Ideal for detailed work on furniture and trim, providing a professional-quality finish. Synthetic Bristles: The synthetic bristles offer durability and easy cleaning, maintaining brush performance over time. Available Sizes: 1" 2" 3" 4" — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official feature
Bristle Material: Soft, flexible synthetic bristles (historically called white bristles). — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official feature
Handle: Beavertail handle for improved grip and control. — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official feature
Coating Compatibility: Ideal for use with oil-based paints and stains. — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official feature
Application: Suitable for furniture and trim work. — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official feature
Smooth Coverage: The soft, flexible bristles ensure an even and smooth application of oil-based paints and stains. — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official feature
Comfortable Grip: The beavertail handle design enhances comfort and control during use, reducing hand fatigue. — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
official feature
Versatile Use: Ideal for detailed work on furniture and trim, providing a professional-quality finish. — OFFICIAL FAMILY CLAIM APPLICABLE TO EXACT LISTED MODEL
$6.93SKU H-47381