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How to Use a Paint Sprayer Properly

By Matt Helphrey

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Published: 18Dec2009
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Paint sprayers might just be one of the best inventions of our time. Seriously, if you have ever used a paint sprayer on the job you would know what I am talking about. No more having to fuss with being able to reach all of the spots in your house. Now you can sit back and leisurely spray your paint with little to no extra work involved. Well, not quite...

There most certainly is a proper and not-so-proper way to use these slick tools. Keep in mind how powerful these paint sprayers are and pay attention to all of the safety warnings before you try to operate it. It would be wise to wear protective goggles and a face mask, especially if you are working indoors.

Once you have the safety rules down and are ready to get started, we still have to prepare the area for the paint. Skipping this process may leave a huge non-cleanable mess that you don't want to be a witness of. Preparing the area requires taping of and covering all items that you don't want painted. You must also be sure the entire area is clutter free and safe to walk about.

Then you need to make sure that you paint is ready for use. Keep the paint free of any chemicals and out of the sunlight. Too much sunlight and the paint may turn dry and clog your spray gun. Always be sure to stir the paint early and often.

Now the fun part...painting! There is somewhat of a skill that goes into spreading the paint as evenly as possible. It will take some practice, but the basic concept is to spray a constant moderate amount of paint at the surface and keeping the spray gun at the same angle and the same distance from the wall. Sweep the paint from left to right, right to left for walls and top to bottom, bottom to top for corners, soffits, and ceilings.

Aim top to keep the gun somewhere around a foot away from the wall (depending on the pressure of the gun) and not to leave it aimed at one area any longer than the next.

Keep working on it. It will take time to develop perfection but in all honestly it is really an easy and simple machine to operate. Once you get it down, you will be well on your way to completing your paint job in far less time than by hand painting it.

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