Old timer at the supply house was right about nylon brushes

For years I used wire brushes on flues because that is what my dad taught me. Last month a retired sweep named Hank told me nylon is better for the clay liners. After a few jobs I can see the difference in less scratching. Has anyone else stopped using wire on tile?

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wendy6281mo ago

Oh yeah, Hank was right for sure... nylon is way gentler on the clay.

the_jessica1mo ago

Hank gets it. Nylon is way easier on the clay.

faith_thomas1mo ago

My grandpa swore by wire brushes for forty years and I just followed along... Never questioned it until I ran into Hank myself at the Apex supply house last fall. He showed me the scratches on a test piece and that was enough for me. Three jobs later with the nylon and my clay liners look way cleaner with none of those fine grooves. I wish someone had told me sooner, but I guess old habits die hard.