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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Airless Paint Sprayer (Spraying Techniques)


Using a Airless Paint Sprayer will take some time to master. Doing it incorrectly will make a mess, so take some time to practice. Using a piece of cardboard or plywood and follow these techniques.


Don't arc your arm; this may cause an uneven application. Move your arm from side to side and at the end of each stroke bend your wrist to keep an even stroke. Keep the gun 8 to 10 in. from the surface being painted. Two thin coats are better than one heavy one, which may drip, run or sag.

Spray painting require wind-free conditions. Even if you've covered the shrubs, masked the windows and trim and made sure the kids and pets aren't in the area to be painted, a breeze will carry a fine spray to where you don't want it. Spaying the sides of your home is more easier to paint then trim.
Use painters masking tape and plastic or newspaper to cover windows, doors and any surface that isn't to be painted or the same color as the sides of your house.

Just as you would paint the interior of a house, the doors, windows and trim are painted last and are the most time consuming. You can spray the trim, but probably isn't worth the time it takes to mask off the newly painted siding or to use a handheld shield; a brush, roller or a combination is probably quicker.