FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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What makes your premium birch sticks different?
Q: What makes your premium birch sticks different from typical paint sticks available for free?
A: Premium birch is a harder, cleaner wood that produces a smoother finish and more consistent feel.
Our focus is extra-smooth surfaces and reliable consistency for cleaner mixing and handling.
Which length should I choose
Q: Which length should I choose—9", 12", or 14"?
A: Choose based on container depth and reach:
- 9" for small containers (like a 1 quart can) and tight spaces
- 12" as an all-purpose size (typically a 1-gal. can)
- 14" when you want extra reach for deeper cans or pails
Are these good for wax, chalk paint, or craft finishes?
Q: Are these good for wax, chalk paint, or craft finishes?
A: Yes. The smooth birch surface is a good fit for waxes and finishes where you want clean handling and fewer fibers or rough edges.
These birch sticks are known for being cleaner -with minimal wood dust, burrs and fuzz.
Who buys these in bulk?
Q: Who buys these in bulk?
A: Pros and organizations that want consistent, clean stir sticks . . .
- painters
- property maintenance teams
- facility managers
- paint suppliers
- shops, schools, studios
- small manufacturers
Are these stir sticks only for paint?
Q. Are these stir sticks only for paint?
A. No. They’re commonly used anywhere you need a clean, smooth wooden mixing stick:
- paint and stain
- epoxy and resins
- adhesives
- small-batch mixing
- crafts
- light-duty shop/industrial tasks.
Where are the stirring paddles made?
MADE IN USA
Our wooden paint sticks are manufactured in the United States using high-grade logs sourced from northern states’ forests.
They are produced in mills with generations of experience, using responsible forestry practices to help preserve the resource for the future.
What are some other uses for the paint sticks?
In addition to paint mixing, these wooden stir sticks are used in industrial mixing, maintenance operations, and specialty applications such as wax blending and product preparation, where a clean, consistent wooden mixing tool is important.
They are commonly selected by users who need reliable wooden mixing tools rather than disposable craft sticks.
Are they really worth the money?
GUARANTEED!
These paint stir sticks are made to tighter tolerances and from selected hardwoods or pine, depending on the application.
Compared to generic or craft-grade sticks, they offer greater strength, smoother surfaces, and more consistent performance, making them better suited for professional, bulk, and specialty use.