What are texturing brushes made of?

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The options include:

Body and handles

Plastic

Plastic can be found on the body of some texturing brushes. Often used is polyurethane, which can be manufactured with different properties. For tools, a strong, hard wearing material with a soft touch is desired.

Wood

The wooden handles of the texturing brush are usually made from a type of hardwood with a lacquered finish. The lacquer provides an extra layer of protection which makes the tool more durable and waterproof.

Bristles

Rubber

Rubber is used for the bristles on some texturing brushes. Rubber is an elastic, waterproof material, which makes it ideal for both the movement required in the process of texturing and also the application of liquid products.

Tampico

The wooden version of texturing brush has bristles made from Tampico fibre. Tampico is made from a plant native to Mexico: the agave lechugilla. The fibre has a medium-soft bristle and smooth texture. Its durability makes it suitable for the application and technique required in plaster finishes.

Hair and plastic

Occasionally, texturing brushes have bristles made from a combination of polypropylene and horse hair. Horse hair is durable and does not scratch whilst remaining slightly stiff. Polypropylene is moisture resistant and non-brittle.