There are lots of different types of paint sprayers out there. My personal go-to paint sprayer for most jobs is theWagner FLEXiOline. It’s an HVLP sprayer (which stands for high volume low pressure), which basically just means it uses large volumes of air to push the paint out at a ...
Everything you need to know about how to use a paint sprayer, from prep to clean-up! And how to paint an entire room in 30 minutes! If you’re visiting this post, then you’ve probably already heard of paint sprayers. Maybe you’ve wondered if you should get one, or if it’s...
Before you start using a paint sprayer you need to do some prep work. A paint sprayer is very accurate in the places it will spray paint, but there will be particulates in the air, and these can land where you don’t want them, such as on wood or glass. So you should always mask...
thebest results with an airless paint sprayeris to use steady sweeping motions, and do not overspray in one area. Doing this can cause the paint to pool rather than giving you a nice consistent finish. If you need more pressure, you can always tweak it using the pressure setting on the ...
Lower pressure settings will give you better control and a finer finish. When spraying a fence stain or paint, spray along each board lengthwise, following the grain of the wood. Visit How to Use a Paint Sprayer: Spray Techniques for more spraying pointers. Clean Up Allow significa...
If you’re using paint from multiple containers, mix it together in an empty 5-gallon container to ensure consistent color even if small color differences exist between individual paint cans. When spraying lighter materials, select the lowest pressure setting that enables you to maintai...
If you want to learn How to Use a Paint Sprayer, check out our other post that answers all of the common FAQs! How to Clean Your Paint Sprayer After Use The best and easiest way to keep your paint sprayer clean is to wash it immediately after use. When you wash it right away, you...
If you have a little more spray paint mess to deal with, the second best method to get rid of it is non-stick cooking spray. Just spray it on and let it sit for a moment, then use something like a toothbrush or a gentle scouring pad (and a bit of elbow-grease) to begin gently...
Though your cleaning instrument should have stiff hard bristles, do not use brute force while cleaning. After gently scrubbing your deck, use a pressure hose (light pressure) to wash away all dirt and particles from the wood. After the deck is clean and free of debris, allow the wood dry...
3. Less Paint Needed A paint sprayer applies paint in very thin coats, much thinner than a typical brush. Therefore, even with the same number of coats, you get even coverage but use less paint. *Note: We have a step-by-step printable guide to painting kitchen cabinets at the very ...