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.

                      

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Painting a Door

When painting doors, use the "inside-out" technique. Doors, either flush or panel, can be painted quickly with a roller and brush. Brush in all thedifficult surfaces first, then cover as much as you canwith the roller. Use the brush immediately after using a roller to give the paint a grain that will match the wood, across and up and down. It may be best to remove door from hinges and lay it down on saw horses or table. Paint can be applied quicker and thicker with-out the danger of paint sagging. Allow the painted side to dry thoroughly before turning it over to paint other side. Use padding to protect the painted surface.

Exterior Preparation

Frist, cover all tree, bushes and surfaces you want to protect. Second, make all repairs in surface. Scape or sand any peeling paint or surface area. Patch the area after removing peeling paint and then sand. Sweep up dust from area and apply caulking to gaps. Use wood filler or patching material for wholes. Allow to dry and sand until flush with surface. Sand any area that has a gloss to get adhesion. Clean all mildew and stains with a cleaner using a pump sprayer and sponge. Wash all surface with a power washer or water hose (top to bottom and side to side) and allow to dry.  

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