Yeah I've used the little Wagner also, and also wasn't impressed. Allan
Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: > That’s a bulk sprayer, like you would use for large area interior/exterior > spraying. I’ve used them for both, and they’re a must-have. When we built our > house in Wisconsin I sprayed the whole interior of a 3,000 SF house in about > six hours, if that. Did my mother in-law’s house exterior in about three > hours (800 SF single story block house) after spending the previous day > prepping and masking. > > I think what’s being discussed here is one of the smaller sprayers that you > might use for small interior areas or maybe spraying doors, for example. > > I had one of the name brand (Wagner?) ones about 10-12 years ago that > literally “flung” the paint and wasn’t happy with it. Maybe they’ve gotten > better since then. > > -D > >> On Sep 5, 2020, at 4:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> First time I used a rental store airless sprayer to prime new drywall, I >> seemingly instantly put about a gallon of paint into about 10 square >> feet. Globbed up and started running down the wall. Lesson learned, the >> gun/nozzle must be moving *before* you pull the trigger, and it sprays a >> LOT faster than you expect. >> >> Allan >> >> G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: >> >>> Take a look at the latest issue from Harbor Freight. >>> It has a pressure control feature that lets you "turn down the pressure" >>> for finer work. They also stock and sell 3 nozzles to adjust the spray for >>> different types of paint or stain... all the way from thick outside paint >>> to fine cut for something like varnish or stain.. >>> >>> I haven't used one from Harbor Freight yet [holding off buying one by >>> waiting for their next sale, yes, I'm cheap.] However I have used another >>> sprayer extensively with the pressure control feature... whow.. wh<at a >>> great thing... that lets me cut in and control where and how much paint I'm >>> putting on very nicely. >>> >>> With an airless sprayer, cleanup and storage is very important... If you >>> are using latex paint, use a bucket of clean water, drop the pickup tube in >>> and run the sprayer till it blows clean water out the nozzle.. then, ALWAYS >>> use the magic stuff [all the paint stores have it] that you run through the >>> pump, hose, and spray nozzle, that keeps all the parts from having >>> corrosion while not being used... then... Bobs Yer Unkle. >>> >>> I'm totally sold on airless sprayers.. took a bit to master how to use one >>> well.. once that learning curve was passed... I'm spoiled.... Interior or >>> exterior... done before I would have messed with rollers, or brushes, or >>> sponges. >>> >>> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 4:37 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Never found one of those I cared for, at least one that did a decent job. >>>> I’ve used bulk sprayers for painting houses, however, and that’s definitely >>>> the way to go. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>> On Sep 4, 2020, at 9:25 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Don't forget an airless sprayer to paint all that trim! >>>>> Max Dillon >>>>> Charleston SC >>>>> >>>>> Sep 4, 2020 9:07:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com>: >>>>> >>>>>> The title is supposed to be chewed up TRIM >>>>>> >>>>>> I got a small pancake air compressor but not a nail gun >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sep 4, 2020, at 6:52 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Yes, plus an air nailer, maybe an air compressor if you don't have >>>> that. >>>>>>> Max Dillon >>>>>>> Charleston SC >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sep 4, 2020 7:46:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com>: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Since the renters pit bulls chewed up a crap load of trim in the >>>> house, it really needs to be replaced. I suppose this means I’m going to >>>> have to go to HF and buy a miter saw? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
