11.   The plywood should hold paint, but it may not be doing so because it is punky or because there are too many coats of paint already on it.

12.   The second reason it is not holding paint is the slope, which allows rain water to wear off the paint.

13.   The wood along the bottom of this bow window is rotting and has a number of spongy, soft spots that will no longer hold paint.

14.   They are durable, hold paint well, and are usually more economical than natural filament.

15.   They were found to be holding paint as well.

16.   Well, split ends, called flags in bristles, are important in brushes, helping to hold paint for easy application and provide a smooth finish.

17.   Would Formica be a viable alternative to my presently peeling ceiling that never seems to hold paint?