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Pack of 3 White Silk Brushes
SKU
- Shipped from our workshop in Québec
- 30-day returns on an unopened jar
- Water cleanup — no solvents
Good to know
- Eco-friendly formula
- Fade & UV resistant
- Quick drying time
- Water cleanup
- Odour-free within hours
- Multi-surface compatibility
Description
The Essential Tool for a Natural Finish
The Benefits of Natural Bristles for Your Furniture
The Colorantic™ Pack Of 3 White Silk Brushes is the preferred choice for creators seeking an authentic, even, and natural finish. Unlike synthetic fibres, natural silk bristles feature a unique porosity that allows them to hold more paint. This makes it easier to create textured effects, shabby chic styles, or rustic finishes for your furniture restoration projects.
These brushes are especially recommended for applying thicker, richer coats. Their natural stiffness helps work the paint deep into raw wood pores, ensuring long-lasting colour and enhanced surface protection.
Optimal Performance With Waxes and Finishing Products
Beyond paint application, this set excels when used with finishing products. It is the perfect tool for buffing and adding sheen after completing your furniture makeover.
- Maximum Paint Retention: Less dipping, more coverage with each stroke
- Style Versatility: Ideal for dry brushing and gradient effects
- Comfortable Wooden Handle: Designed for a firm grip and precise control over pressure
Durability and Professional Maintenance
Investing in white silk brushes means choosing tools that improve with use. Although natural bristles require more care, their performance remains unmatched for organic, handcrafted finishes. For expert techniques, explore our YouTube tutorials to refine your skills.
Pro Tip: Before first use, gently massage the bristles to remove any loose fibres. After each project, clean them with a specialized brush soap to preserve the natural oils in the bristles, preventing brittleness and ensuring years of creative use.
Why Choose This 3-Piece Set?
We’ve carefully selected three complementary sizes to provide a complete solution. The larger brush is ideal for quickly covering flat surfaces, while the two smaller brushes allow for detailed work on edges and intricate areas without switching tools. This is the essential set every DIY and décor enthusiast should have in their workshop to transform worn furniture into statement pieces.
Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly
Professional-Grade Performance
Innovative Paint Systems
Sustainable Packaging and Practices
It Grips Without Sanding
On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is flaking.
Two Coats in One Day
About an hour between coats at room temperature. A piece started in the morning is back together by evening.
Water-Based, from Start to Finish
Brushes, rollers and spills clean up with warm water. No solvents, and almost no odour after a few hours.
Delivery and Pickup
Estimated delivery between Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20
Order before 2:00 PM for same-day dispatch
Business days only, excluding weekends and holidays. An estimate, not a guarantee.
How Much Paint for Your Surface?
Coverage depends first on what you’re painting. Here’s what one litre covers in practice, depending on the surface and how it’s prepared.
Bare Wood
- Coverage
- 9 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Sand with 180 grit, dust off, prime tannin-rich woods.
Bare wood soaks up the first coat. Plan on two coats and lower coverage than on other surfaces.
Previously Painted or Varnished Wood
- Coverage
- 12 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease, scuff with an abrasive pad, wipe dry.
On a surface that’s already sealed, the paint stays on top: that’s where coverage is at its best.
Interior Walls
- Coverage
- 11 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Wash, fill, let dry completely.
A matte wall repainted in a similar tone may need only one coat.
Melamine, Laminate and Metal
- Coverage
- 10 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease with alcohol, then a bonding primer — no exceptions.
It’s the one step you can’t skip: without a bonding primer, the paint chips at the first knock.
The Questions We Get Asked
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Do I need to sand before painting?
Rarely. On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough to open up the surface. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is blistering or flaking.
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How many coats should I plan for?
Two, in the vast majority of cases. One is enough to refresh a similar shade; plan on three when a dark blue or red has to disappear under a white.
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Is a primer necessary?
On wood, plaster and drywall, no. On melamine, laminate and metal, yes: a bonding primer, otherwise nothing holds for long.
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Can a painted surface be washed?
Once protected with wax or varnish, yes: a damp cloth and mild soap. Chalk paint left bare stays porous and stains.
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How long should I wait between coats?
About an hour at room temperature. Wait longer if the air is humid: the coat must be dry all the way through, not just to the touch.
