Mottlers Explained: Find the Best Fit
Do you already have wide brushes? If not, it’s high time to get some! These versatile painting tools make working much easier—especially on large canvases or for broad washes of color. In this post, we’ll introduce the different types of wide brushes and show you what they’re best used for.
Why Mottlers are essential
Wide Brushes: Paint More, Work Less
Maybe you’ve experienced this: you want to paint a large area, but all you have is a narrow, flat, or even round brush. The result? Uneven color transitions, visible brush strokes, and no smooth finish—frustrating!
This is where mottlers come in. They provide even color application, save time, and allow for clean, precise work—perfect for artists working with acrylics, oils, or tempera.
These wide brushes, also called flats, mottlers, spreaders, or wash brushes, are excellent for:
- Priming canvases
- Glazing and varnishing
- Applying color over large areas
Creating bold, expressive strokes
Thanks to their shape, they cover large areas quickly and produce smooth, soft transitions—ideal for backgrounds or harmonious color gradients.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, wide brushes are a must-have in any studio. They make painting more efficient, open up new expressive possibilities, and add structure to your work. Next time you’re thinking big, reach for a wide brush—your artwork (and your wrist) will thank you!
Finding the Right Brush for Your Painting
The Universal - TOP-Acryl Series 5040
The Universal Top Acrylic Brush features highly durable reddish-brown synthetic fibers, deeply set in the ferrule and crafted with our DUROPLUS system. This gives the brush excellent elasticity and superb paint-holding capacity, making it perfect for acrylic and oil painting!
Our Series 5040 is available in widths of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 80 mm. The Top Acrylic Super Wide brushes, in sizes 150, 200, 300, 400, and 500 mm, feature natural lacquered wooden handles and are ideal for priming and varnishing large surfaces.
Extra-Fine and Elastic – Spin Series 5080 is perfectly suited for fluid paints. Its fine synthetic fibers have a high paint-holding capacity, making this series ideal for acrylics, watercolors, and silk painting, ensuring smooth, streak-free coverage.
The Spin brushes come with red-black handles in widths of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 80 mm, as well as super-wide sizes of 150, 200, and 500 mm with natural lacquered handles. Like all our wide brushes, the DUROPLUS method is applied for maximum durability and elasticity.
The High-Absorption – SPIN Series 5080
The Durable – IMPASTO Series 5025
Our IMPASTO brushes are ideal for thick, heavy-body paints. The ultra-sturdy and elastic synthetic bristles are mounted on dark blue polished wooden handles using our DUROPLUS method for maximum durability and performance.
Available in widths of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 80 mm, as well as super-wide sizes of 150, 200, 300, 400, and 500 mm with natural lacquered handles.
Specifically designed for schools and hobby artists, this synthetic brush maintains its shape even under heavy use. The FIT Synthetics Series 5073 is exceptionally durable and versatile, making it perfect for both acrylic and watercolor painting.
Available in sizes 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, and 120 mm, this series is easily recognizable by its matte green handles with a textured grip and features our DUROPLUS system in a rust-resistant stainless steel ferrule.
The All-Rounder – FIT Synthetics Series 5073
The Durable – Synthetic Bristle Series 2429
Our alternative to the traditional bristle brush: the perfect tool for oil and acrylic painting, ideal for priming and covering large areas. Series 2429 is available in widths of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, and 120 mm, mounted on a raw wooden handle using the DUROPLUS system.
The Precise – Paddle Brushes Series 5027, 5077 & 2427
The new paddle brushes impress with an elegant, ergonomic design and an extra-short handle for maximum wrist control. The DUROPLUS system ensures long-lasting durability, while rust-resistant ferrules and a laser-cut grip zone provide stability and a secure hold, even under heavy use.
Available in three variants:
- FIT Series 5077 – soft bristles for delicate work
- IMPASTO Series 5027 – extra-strong bristles for heavy-body paints
- SYNTHETIC BRISTLE Series 2427 – versatile for various painting techniques
Available widths: 40, 60, and 80 mm.
