dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional (often followed by on or upon): Our plans are contingent on the weather. 2. liable to happen or not; uncertain; possible: They had to plan for contingent expenses.
But they don't do a worse job, either. Sure, expensive bristle brushes allow you to spread the varnish out smoothly, but so does a forty nine cent foam brush. So it makes sense to use the lowest-tech, least expensive tool to do the job.
The following paintbrushes are helpful to keep around. 1  1-inch angled sash brush: Choose one with a stubby handle to paint edges and trim. 2  2-inch angled sash brush: This brush is used for cutting in corners and edges, and painting narrow window sashes and sills.