A paint sprayer will create a flawless finish.
Large expanses and complicated objects are most efficiently painted with an airless paint sprayer. No special paint is needed with an airless sprayer. They can apply latex or oil paint and finishes, such as stain or lacquer. One of the most beneficial reasons for using an airless sprayer is its pristine, mirror-like finish, which is completely smooth and void of all brushstrokes.
Instructions
1. Prepare the area you plan to paint by removing old paint and sanding it smooth. Use drop cloths to mask any areas in the painting vicinity that you do not want painted. Airless sprayers paint at such a high velocity, a considerable amount of over-spray occurs. Turn off any appliances in the room.
2. Prepare the paint by thinning it with water. The amount of water needed may vary depending on the type of paint you use and the brand and type of airless sprayer. Consult the sprayer instruction manual and read the label on the paint for thinning and application recommendations. Strain your paint through a paint strainer into a 5 gallon bucket.
3. Fill the other 5 gallon bucket 3/4 full with water. Set it beside the sprayer and near the 5 gallon bucket of strained paint. Put on your respirator according to the manufacturer's specifications. Prime the sprayer with the water by following the instructions accompanying your sprayer. Turn sprayer off and move the suction hose into the strained paint. Turn sprayer on and prime with paint. Place spray gun attached to hose in the remaining water in the 5 gallon bucket. Make sure gun is submerged in the water completely. Pull the trigger and hold it down for a few minutes until paint sprays from the gun.
4. Aim the gun at the area you wish to paint. Begin the side-to-side sweeping motion before you compress the trigger of the gun to avoid having a "hot spot" of paint at the starting point. Work your way side-to-side from the top down. You may need to adjust the pressure or spray valves on the gun for the best application. Overlap by 50 percent with each section as you work your way down.
5. Clean the gun and pump thoroughly when you are finished painting. Prime the sprayer with water to clean out all paint in the unit. Run water through the gun the same way you did with the paint during setup. Remove the gun from the hose and disassemble. Clean all parts of the gun thoroughly. Soaking parts overnight in mineral spirits or denatured alcohol may be recommended if any dried paint or rust is found on them.
