Faithfull FAIBRCHURN Churn Brush 250mm (10in)

I never expect a great deal from faithfull but this has stood the test of time and tamped miles of stonework.

These are excellent brushes, and I was introduced to them a few years ago by my stonemason, with whom I've been working again recently. Made in the traditional manner, with a solid wood handle and thick natural bristles, they're tough as boots and designed for hard work. Originally used for scrubbing out milk churns, they're also very handy indeed for cleaning off plant pots, scrubbing wellies, cleaning the patio, scrubbing down outdoor furniture, cleaning a barrow, washing out a plasterers mixing tub - anything that needs a tough brush with a hard scrubbing action. The handle is chunky to enable a good workman's grip, so it might be a little big for tiny hands. This brush is also the go-to implement for stonemasons involved in traditional lime mortaring. Your lime mortar is inserted into the stone joint and left slightly proud. After a few hours it will begin to harden up a bit, forming a crust. At this point the mortar is "struck off" first by scraping it away to the required depth, then flogging it hard, in a stippling type action with this brush. It pushes the mortar firmly into the joint and produces a pleasing looking finish. You can do this yourself at home too, and if you do so I strongly suggest you use a lime putty, sand and grit mix, and without any - repeat any - cement in it. Too many misguided people add some "just to make it go off a little" but this is totally wrong and entirely misguided. Lime mortar does go hard, but it takes time. And it remains slightly softer than cement mortar for a reason - natural stone will eventually split, crack and de-laminate if you use a modern, hard, cement based mortar!

Nice brush. Stiff bristles, cleans nicely, though the natural bristles do mean that a few bristles pieces detach while using it

Great product

Really well made. Sturdy natural bristles. Great for a range of general uses. I use for brickwork.

Have you changed supplier the reason I ask this is it's smaller than brushes I've had before and the quality doesn't seem as good .I bought previous brushes off you which seem far superior

Good value for money. Sturdy stiff bristles. Previous churn brushes have lasted years in general outdoor and garden cleaning, but this will be used for lime mortar pointing so may be a little less long lived !

Nothing like as good as the all British churn brush formerly made in the UK. It’s bristles do not point out as far to reach the very corners of a milk churn, or crevices in the sole of one’s wellingtons!