I just bought a new 2-1/2" angled brush by Purdy but a couple people at the decorating forum mentioned Corona. Never heard of that brand. Wondering if I should return the Purdy and try to find a Corona brush instead. Those of you who've tried both, is there a big difference? Which do you prefer and why? Thanks!

There's a huge difference! There's a huge difference in price too!

The Purdy brush will serve you well if you're using it in a non-professional capacity.

Michael

corona brushes can't be beat. The best.

heres the link for you:

Most of the long-run painters that frequent our store grab a Purdy and don't look at anything else! Woosters' are another good line.
Just make sure you're using a Latex-appropriate version if that's what you're applying.
Thanks,
Faron

Purdy is my all-time favorite, and the only type of brush that I'll use.

Ilsa

Faron,

Offer a Corona and see what happens.:)

No doubt, Purdy and Wooster are quality brushes. Use either without reservation. But, if you want the Ultimate...Corona.

Michael

Well, im 18 years old and ive worked at my fathers paint store all my life. Ive used both brushes and heres my take. Purdy brushes have two different roots. Did you get it at a hardware/paint store or did you buy it at home depot? Brushes from depot are crap. Crappy taper, epoxy isnt as good, and the filaments are cut more shoddy. But in my opinion a corona brush is a better brush all round. More stock better taper and they have an extra plug in them to hold more paint. I actually sell corona about a dollar cheaper then purdy and do it happily. Wooster does make a good brush but so does elder & jenks but in my professional opinion Nothing can beat a corona brush.

I recently used both a Purdy and a Corona. The difference was like a ford pickup and a Mercedes. Corona is a much better brush for me. It held up well, kept its shape and the Purdy had trouble maintaiing its shape for cutting in.
It spread out more and was more difficult to control.

I have to agree, as a total non pro who's painting an entire house. I've used the Wooster and the Corona. Both are great, but the Corona is just hands down so much better for many reasons.

Ivette

Hey Michael...,
I should've asked you earlier...how much have you paid for some of your favorite Corona's (the BRUSHES I mean ;))??
I'm gonna bring some into our store as an experiment!
Lemme know when you can.
Thanks!
Faron

He doesn't tell cause he buys them wholesale by the case. He has said this before on other posts.

We've been getting alot of defective Purdy brushes back in our store over the past few seasons. From what I understand Purdy Co. was sold (I know to who but I don't want to bash a name) and I swear they've changed thier manufacturing process, and I haven't seen my Purdy rep in years.

On the other hand, I have always stood by Corona and their customer service support has always been stellar.

You can't beat their Cortez model, that's my favorite.