Thinking of getting a paint sprayer ....

[Minxy]

Yes I know it's not specifically MH related but I will likely use it for a few bits and bobs when I make them for the MH, however, I've got quite a few pieces of furniture I want to paint at present which will take a long time done with a brush/roller/pad etc and want a good finish on them so was thinking of getting a paint sprayer obviously I could also use it for decorating too.

I've never done this before so are there any things I should think about such as the mess they make, ease of use, what paints I can use (eg can I use normal paint and thin it down?), cleaning etc.

I've spotted this one on Screwfix which seems to have some good reviews so would appreciate comments on it.

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[vin0114]

Yes I know it's not specifically MH related but I will likely use it for a few bits and bobs when I make them for the MH, however, I've got quite a few pieces of furniture I want to paint at present which will take a long time done with a brush/roller/pad etc and want a good finish on them so was thinking of getting a paint sprayer obviously I could also use it for decorating too.

I've never done this before so are there any things I should think about such as the mess they make, ease of use, what paints I can use (eg can I use normal paint and thin it down?), cleaning etc.

I've spotted this one on Screwfix which seems to have some good reviews so would appreciate comments on it.

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BEWARE, I used one some years ago with domestic gloss paint on a radiator and got a great finish BUT spend the rest of the day removing atomised paint that had settled then dried on all the surrounding surfaces.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Yes I know it's not specifically MH related but I will likely use it for a few bits and bobs when I make them for the MH, however, I've got quite a few pieces of furniture I want to paint at present which will take a long time done with a brush/roller/pad etc and want a good finish on them so was thinking of getting a paint sprayer obviously I could also use it for decorating too.

I've never done this before so are there any things I should think about such as the mess they make, ease of use, what paints I can use (eg can I use normal paint and thin it down?), cleaning etc.

I've spotted this one on Screwfix which seems to have some good reviews so would appreciate comments on it.

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......coming soon to a railway bridge near you

 

[Minxy]

BEWARE, I used one some years ago with domestic gloss paint on a radiator and got a great finish BUT spend the rest of the day removing atomised paint that had settled then dried on all the surrounding surfaces.

I was thinking of using one of our garages as a spraying room for the furniture and covering the ceiling, walls and floor with dust sheets that can then just be thrown away afterwards. As for decorating, I'd do a similar thing if possible but it's the furniture I want it for really.

 

[Beryl]

Have you seen there's one for sale in the classifieds?

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[Minxy]

Have you seen there's one for sale in the classifieds?

Yes thanks, I don't intend to go spraying any bridges etc so nothing as substantial is needed.

I just want one sufficient to do what I need which is pretty basic.

 

[Beryl]

You never know, it might become an addiction rather than a hobby!

 

[Spriddler]

Depending upon how much you intend to do, how about using rattle cans?

 

[Googlebot]

Don’t use it outside or with any wind at all!

Spent days getting fence paint from the front windows of the house after spraying the back fence with one.

 

[joe and sue]

If using in an enclosed space you will need a one piece suit, face mask / visor, a food respiratory mask and a close fitting hat, the atomised paint gets everywhere

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[Minxy]

Depending upon how much you intend to do, how about using rattle cans?

Hubby has used them in the past on some old coffee tables etc for the conservatory furniture but I have 2 large sideboards and a wardrobe to start with, then 2 large and one smaller lounge unit, plus a bureau, coffee tables, table & chairs etc, so if I use cans it would cost a packet but more importantly the fumes are too strong and make me ill so I can't use them. Depending on how well I get on with it I might then turn my hand to the kitchen cabinets and doors ...

 

[Minxy]

If using in an enclosed space you will need a one piece suit, face mask / visor, a food respiratory mask and a close fitting hat, the atomised paint gets everywhere

I'd be leaving the garage door open so it wouldn't build up fumes etc so shouldn't need the respiratory mask, just the rest of the kit which isn't a problem.

 

[Spriddler]

........ I have 2 large sideboards and a wardrobe, 2 large and one smaller lounge unit, plus a bureau, coffee tables, table & chairs etc, .......kitchen cabinets and doors ...

Blimey! How about dipping them in a tank?
(I bet next door's cat doesn't come anywhere near you).

 

[Garfields]

If you have enough work to justify it a proper compressor and spray gun is worth considering.
Aldi sometimes have both
We replaced internal doors in the house and sprayed them
Thirteen doors three coats each
This was done in well ventilated garage three at a time
A bit of a task but better than doing with a brush
You need to add lots of thinners

 

[Ivory55]

If you get set up and are any good, think of those alloy wheels on here that people have that are pitted etc. Nice little side line, haha

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

If you have enough work to justify it a proper compressor and spray gun is worth considering.
Aldi sometimes have both
We replaced internal doors in the house and sprayed them
Thirteen doors three coats each
This was done in well ventilated garage three at a time
A bit of a task but better than doing with a brush
You need to add lots of thinners

Did similar when I did up my last house put 10 doors in the garage then gave them a few coats just before I went on holiday for 2 weeks.
Loverly finish on them that lasted years.
When I did my extension I took the new doors to a spray shop, think they were around £80 each to be sprayed with 2 pack.

 

[joe and sue]

I'd be leaving the garage door open so it wouldn't build up fumes etc so shouldn't need the respiratory mask, just the rest of the kit which isn't a problem.

From my experience of spraying, you will definitely need the mask to stop you breathing in the overspray, which the air will be full of.
Not trying to put you off but advising of the problems,
I have always used extraction to get rid of fumes/ overspray.

 

[stevec]

I've used something similar to paint my classic car (see my icon) quite successfully. It puts more paint on the surface than conventional compressor spray guns but you still get some spray "bounce". Even if you have ventilation, wear a mask! You will have to experiment with the paint consistancy. It needs to be quite watery. As it's not a gravity fed gun (they have the cup on top so paint has gravity to help it get to the nozzle) the paint has to be sucked up so the thicker the paint the more difficult it is to "pull" up. I bought mine about 10 years ago and it was about £100 then. Do NOT use 2 pack as it has isocyanates in it (at least the car paints do).

 

[emjaiuk]

What you are looking at is a HVLP gun which IN THEORY gives a lot less overspray than a compressor driven gun. Have a search on YouTube for Peter Millard Spraying. He has a few on using a £30 spray gun

 

[Ivory55]

Many years ago friends of ours took all their doors off and sprayed them with 2 pack in the garage. He obtained a massive extractor fan from work which he mounted in the window and sheeted all around the garage. Sprayed the doors and they looked really good. A day later next door asked them to come round, all the plants etc in their garden was covered in little paint spots. Oops.

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[rangi]

I used to use the commercial version when working in Aus. Only used it IF I had the house to myself, and IF all surfaces in the house , say ceilings, needed to be done, and the house was empty. I found it to be a real pain actually, although it , applying the paint was quick, the clean up, just didn't justify the labour involved . AND !! you really had to go the extra to protect yourself!
Among the glitterati in the Western Suburbs Tamarama, Bondi, Coogee etc etc the French style Trellis was the king, very thin about 2mm x 12mm, it came in two colours green or brown, unfortunately neither colour was "in fashion"

I bought meself a Electric Spray gun (still got it in the garage somewhere) I hung the bleddy stuff on the line to spray itthe colours these a-holes wanted it.

Cover yourself! Hair especially! Proper Resperater too! One that filters out the fumes!, If you are going to use it a lot, remember that the Resperater, remember the Cartridge only last 4 hours once opened!, IF you can taste the fumes!! time to change the cartridge!

 

[pappajohn]

Don’t use it outside or with any wind at all!

Spent days getting fence paint from the front windows of the house after spraying the back fence with one.

Son in law did that to a greater extent.
Spray painted a garden fence...... And half a dozen cars in the church carpark next door.
Luckily it was only fence preservative and not paint.

 

[Minxy]

From my experience of spraying, you will definitely need the mask to stop you breathing in the overspray, which the air will be full of.
Not trying to put you off but advising of the problems,
I have always used extraction to get rid of fumes/ overspray.

I have some masks that have a vent in which filters the air coming in, not a super-duper type respirator type, but I imaging ihey will be sufficient for my needs with a lower powered/cheaper spraying kit - if I was going for a more powerful sprayer then I'd get the full kit; also as I can't use smelly paint I'm not planning on using spirit based stuff of any sort, purely water based, so fumes themselves shouldn't be an issue.

What got me thinking about this is some of the house improvement shows on the TV (Fixer Upper etc) which I often see using sprayers for stuff which is quick and doesn't appear to cause a lot of overspray, the speed a which walls, cabinets are done is what I'm hoping for along with a better finish than brushing etc.

 

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[joe and sue]

I have some masks that have a vent in which filters the air coming in, not a super-duper type respirator type, but I imaging ihey will be sufficient for my needs with a lower powered/cheaper spraying kit - if I was going for a more powerful sprayer then I'd get the full kit; also as I can't use smelly paint I'm not planning on using spirit based stuff of any sort, purely water based, so fumes themselves shouldn't be an issue.

What got me thinking about this is some of the house improvement shows on the TV (Fixer Upper etc) which I often see using sprayers for stuff which is quick and doesn't appear to cause a lot of overspray, the speed a which walls, cabinets are done is what I'm hoping for along with a better finish than brushing etc.

Hi there,
Worth trying but the moment you start to smell or taste the paint overspray, STOP, and try something else, your health is not worth it.
As for the TV shows, remember that is TV and they have endless budgets, after all one of their objectives is to sell the equipment they use.
I speak from experience, as i once worked for a company who supplied some staircases for Grand Designs.

Happy spraying, pics of finished items please

Joe

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[Minxy]

Hi there,
Worth trying but the moment you start to smell or taste the paint overspray, STOP, and try something else, your health is not worth it.
As for the TV shows, remember that is TV and they have endless budgets, after all one of their objectives is to sell the equipment they use.
I speak from experience, as i once worked for a company who supplied some staircases for Grand Designs.

Happy spraying, pics of finished items please

Joe

I will stop if there's anything amiss at all, no wish to cause myself harm ... though the dogs keep trying to gas me with their farts!

The TV progs I've seen don't make mention of the spray products and I've never seen the make on them, some of the other progs may such as those made in the UK, as for the bigger stuff then yes they do make reference to where they are purchased but for something like a bespoke staircase it makes sense if others want them too.

 

[joe and sue]

I will stop if there's anything amiss at all, no wish to cause myself harm ... though the dogs keep trying to gas me with their farts!

The TV progs I've seen don't make mention of the spray products and I've never seen the make on them, some of the other progs may such as those made in the UK, as for the bigger stuff then yes they do make reference to where they are purchased but for something like a bespoke staircase it makes sense if others want them too.

I know what you mean about the dogs, the smaller the dog the more potent the smell, we have cavaliers.

Hope the spraying goes well, just look after yourself.

 

[rosalan]

We have a large exterior wall covered in pebble dash which is a real pig to paint. I removed the van and cars to a great distance and set about painting the wall with a compressor and spray gun. Easy, worked brilliantly.
A pensioner from over the main road came to ask me afterwards about the white dots over his car...... really! I tried getting them off but they were very tenacious. He did not use his car a lot.

 

[Guffy60]

I was thinking of using one of our garages as a spraying room for the furniture and covering the ceiling, walls and floor with dust sheets that can then just be thrown away afterwards. As for decorating, I'd do a similar thing if possible but it's the furniture I want it for really.

doubles as a spray tan booth!