If you're talking about the flat pads that are white and fuzzy, they do work great for regular paint, but not for varnish (I tried)...the white fuzz sheds constantly.

I'm having the same run and sag problem with my varnishing using a bristle brush. Practice makes perfect they say, so I hope I have it worked out by the time I get to my final coat!

Jody

: Ross,

: Have you (or anyone else) tried those flat painting pads? I'm talking about
: the ones designed for cutting in to a corner. Being of a skeptical nature,
: when I first saw them a number of years ago, my first reaction was
: "yeah, right" or similar. But I decided to try one for regular
: painting and was amazed with the quality of finish they produced when
: using regular paint (some of which was fairly thick).

: I haven't got to the varnish stage yet, but I was thinking of trying the pads
: o some scrap. Of course I have not even purchased varnish yet, so I can't
: do any testing.

: I wonder if these would work with varnish?

: coop