Thread: Brush stands - do you really need them?

I'm sure this has been asked before and I'm sure it's been debated and so forth but has anyone actually gathered any proof whether or not a stand is essential or if it adds to the longevity of a brush? Many vendors say yay others say nay. What do you think? Personally I don't use a stand but I do rinse my brushes afterwards until the water runs clean and I buff them gently on a soft towel. Never had a problem.

I am 67 years old and remember my father never used a brush stand. I have used a straight over 20 years and use one so the brush can dry with the help of gravity pulling the water down.

They are nice to have, but certainly not necessary.

Not sure if this is correct, but I'd be more inclined to use a stand if I had a brush with a wooden handle with is more prone to water damage...but even then, I do have a brush with an olive wood handle and I never used a stand and it's been going strong for over a year with no sign of damage anywhere. I guess I don't like to see my brushes hanging upside down like a beef carcass in a butcher shop. Oh well

I would think having the water/moisture/old soap fall away from where the knot is sealed to the base could only be a good thing, for longevity and cleanliness I'd think.

Also, if you're using some of the high end brushes, the motive for excellent care is significantly more than a brush that can be replaced easily at low cost...also, of course, it's a YMMV.

I like them so the brushes dry faster. It also seems like the brush would get damaged eventually from water sitting in it all day, but that is just my thoughts.

Originally Posted by Rachmaninov

Not sure if this is correct, but I'd be more inclined to use a stand if I had a brush with a wooden handle with is more prone to water damage...but even then, I do have a brush with an olive wood handle and I never used a stand and it's been going strong for over a year with no sign of damage anywhere. I guess I don't like to see my brushes hanging upside down like a beef carcass in a butcher shop. Oh well

The concern is not for the damage to the handle, its for the knot, where the hair enters the epoxy,,, where the hair is "jammed" & water will stand longer,,,, water in a crowed , tight area with less ventilation means bacteria,, this is not good for hair.

You won't notice the damage until its too late.

When I used 5 dollar brushes it didn't matter much after a couple years just toss it , but not for something I,m spending a lot of money on and plan to keep , you only had it a year, not sure you would be saying the same thing 10 years from now, and it does keep damage from the knot base as it dries faster and doesn't start making its way to the handle, I don't know about you but a high quality brush will treat you better if you treat it right. Tc

Mike B52 taught me this little trick. Put a magnet in the handle.
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You can quick dry them by placing them on a register vent too. Having a drop ceiling is a plus[emoji6]