The 11 Best small Foam Brushes (2023 reviews)

These brushes work so much better than bristle brushes for clear coats, ie polyurathane. These brushes glide on paint or top coat so smoothly. The paint goes on smooth and they don't break up, no little bits of sponge left behind. The brushes are very durable, will last a long time if cleaned properly and leave a streak-free finish.

These brushes are very dense. They can be washed and reused through many coats of waterborne waterborne paints, ie polyurathane. It is easy to use with a long plastic handle. These are high quality foam brushes.

Why We Like This:

Excellent brush for an excellent finish
Nice thick layers without streaking or uneven
Excellent brush for painting with milk paint

Best For giving to little kids: Arty Krafts small Foam Brush

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Not everyone likes to purchase brush for their regular usage, but the arty krafts small foam brush would be an anomoly. Artykrafts foam paint brushes are designed to absorb all types of paints and stains, making your painting experience more delightful, and is devised to be your partner in the art. It includes 12 brushes, all 1” with smooth wooden handles. They glide easily over the puzzle and provides great control. The Foam is made with highest possible materials to make sure that paint strokes are evenly laid out that increases your art job appeal. They are also very durable for bigger projects.

It is perfect for toddler and pre k hands to grip and paint simple crafts with little assistance for the holidays. It is perfect for giving to little kids to paint with or for putting on glue or whatever for crafts and gentle artwork. They are easy to clean with warm water.

Why We Like This:

Perfect paint applicator for small jobs
Excellent for when you don't want to wash a brush
Good brand reputation

Best For One time Use: Artlicious small Foam Brush

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Because it is a disposable foam brush, there really can't be a huge variety of quality. You can use these sponge brushes for painting, staining wood, and varnishing. They work really well on alcohol-based stains.

Each sponge paint brush set includes 40 sponge brushes, so you can always keep your paint brush supply fully stocked for the next project, no matter how big or small. The brushes are firm, not stiff but well made. They fit perfectly in the small half-pint, 8oz containers of paint or stain. The sponge is very flimsy and the stick is glued toward the bottom so you have very little control.

Why We Like This:

Great product for adults or kids crafting projects
Great for sponge painting, painting with smaller kids
Great for applying wood glue and stains

Best For price: Bates choice small Foam Brush

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Best part: bates choice small foam brush costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. Smooth and dense foam works perfectly for streak-free application for cyanotype liquid. It is great for stain and poly on divided light doors and window muntins and sashes. They don’t shed pieces of foam into your paint or poly. It is designed to cover the surface evenly with fewer strokes.

The foam is good quality, holding stain, paint, and wood preservative. They are firm and retain "stiffness" over prolonged use instead of becoming super saturated and flopping over. It stands up well to use even on rough, dirty wood.

Why We Like This:

Very easy to clean when staining
Flat and foldable package makes for easy storage
Sturdy on the inside, and perfect for spreading epoxy and painting on stains/finishes

Best For Mod Podge: ROYAL Brush Good Brush

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate brush. The royal brush good brush is exactly that - it's a simple brush that hits all the right notes. If you have "tiny" things to paint such as a doll house these brushes are great. They are great for a last minute craft get together. The shape lets toddlers explore how the various edges apply and move paint on paper. It is great to glue a puzzle into art form. It comes with these royal brushes so you can wash them and dry them with the foam in the same spot it is before.

These are great little foam brushes. It is easy to use and clean up well with soap and water. It is great for a last minute craft get together.

Why We Like This:

For applying adhesive product to craft projects and make them shine
Great for applying modge podge to puzzles
Great for decoupage and wash up well

Best For small Paint jobs: Artlicious Sponge Brush

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These brushes are a virtual commodity. Each sponge paint brush set includes 25 sponge brushes, so you can always keep your paint brush supply fully stocked for the next project, no matter how big or small. They fit perfectly in the small half-pint, 8oz containers of paint or stain. The brushes soon begin to disintegrate and leave little bits of the foam in the painted surface. They also hold up a little longer.

A lightweight, wooden handle makes it easy to control this sponge brush when adding texture, intricate details, or captivating designs to your art pieces. They are great for painting barn quilts.

Why We Like This:

Perfect for the small tedious work
Great for spreading finish and glue
A package full of foam disposable brushes

Best For small projects: ROYAL Brush small Foam Brush

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Compared with other brush in this category, the royal brush small foam brush has a convenient design. These brushes are fine for foam brushes and serve their purpose well. They are foam brushes and serve their purpose well. It is used for applying mod podge to a puzzle and it works perfectly. The wooden handle breaks through the thin foam easily. It is used to apply grout sealer. It is easy to clean, but doable. They should not be used for mineral spirits or stripper as they do not hold up, they will melt. It is good for small projects.

Why We Like This:

Nice foam set for smaller projects
Disposable brushes to use with paints stains and varnishes
Good quality, easy to use, and durable
Broad flat brush that works well

Best For acrylic Paint: Ehomea2Z small Foam Brush

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention ehomea2z small foam brush for daily usage. Foam brushes are so much better for staining and varnishing than bristle brushes. They work, they would be fine for arts and crafts or regular canvas painting. They are flimsy and absorb a lot of the product and don't make it glide on as smooth as other brands for gel staining on wooden cabinets.

These are pretty good brushes with a nice angled tip that makes it easy to dip into the sealant and then only paint a thin line onto the grout. It is used for light jobs and works great. It is suitable to use for shellac or lacquer.

Why We Like This:

Foam brushes that are nice and foamy
Perfect use on all spreading, painting jobs, finishes, interior and exterior application
New and hot release

Best For applying varnish: JEN Mfg., Inc. small Foam Brush

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The jen mfg., inc. small foam brush is the best convenient brush on the market today. For a disposable brush, these are very sturdy and high quality. The foam brushes permit an even application, and makes for a neater process. They leave no brush marks, bubbles, or hairs. The foam brush glides effortlessly and leaves almost zero streaks when wet and after the surface dries, it is so smooth. It is great with any clear wood finish.

It is great for applying stain or polyurethane.

Why We Like This:

Fantastic quality that does not leave foam pieces all over the wood
Recommended for crafters & artists who want a more sturdy brush
Great brushes, and stiff enough to brush thick paints
Perfect for using oil based primer,just throw away the brush

Best For All KINDS of projects: Yibaibrush small Foam Brush

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Compared with other brush in this category, the yibaibrush small foam brush has a convenient design. One of the most significant benefits of foam brushes is their ability to reach narrow or hard-to-reach areas, making them ideal for detail work such as painting corners or edges. These foam brushes are great for painting or staining needs. They're good for filling in the unpainted part of concrete. The plastic core is hollow to improve paint capacity, but firm enough so that youbl can apply a fair amount of pressure when applying paint.

The foam brushes come in a nice, compact white cardboard box, which makes them easy to store. It can be used with all paints, stains, chalk, varnishes, acrylic paints and more. The Foam brushes absorb well, reduce dripping, and create a smooth surface. It comes with any paint or varnish on any surface, great for crafts, windows, doors, and narrow areas.

Why We Like This:

Well made 1” foam brushes that work well
Excellent for painting projects or crafts
Round wooden handles and a foam tip that has a firm plastic core
Great for home improvements and art projects

Best For stencils: Yibaibrush Sponge Brush

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate brush. The yibaibrush sponge brush is exactly that - it's a simple brush that hits all the right notes. It is durable foam paint brushes that have securely glued foam tips to sturdy wooden handles. The nice wooden handle is smooth and fits the hand well. These brushes absorb paint well, which helps to prevent dripping and creates a smooth finish. The beveled design of foam makes you have better control of your strokes and thus get a better application.

These brushes are well suited to be used with regular water and oil based paints, adhesives, and varnishes. They soak up and apply a coating of paint to a surface without leaving brush marks. They can be rinsed out or chucked afterwards. It is ideal for crafts and narrow areas like windows, doors.

Why We Like This:

Round wooden handles and a foam tip that has a firm plastic core
Great for hard to reach areas
Great for home improvements and art projects
Great set of foam brushes for all of your crafting needs