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Paint sprayer recommendations Ray K 07-18-2007
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Posted by Bob M. on July 19, 2007, 9:18 pm

> Bob M. wrote:
>>
>>> My needs are modest: paint one side (and four edges) of 11 decorative,
>>> louvered, window shutters. With the burgundy red color I'll be using,
>>> there is already a warning that I may have to apply two coats. If the
>>> sprayer requires further thinning of the latex paint, I may have to
>>> apply three coats.
>>>
>>> With a brush, each shutter takes 25 minutes to apply one coat. So even
>>> if I don't have to apply a second coat, it's a 5+ hour job.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Ray
>>
>> Paint sprayers are perfect for this kind of job. HOwever, if it's the
>> only time you'll use one, go to the local rental shop & see if they have
>> one you can use for the weekend.
>>
>> you will almost certainly be thinning the paint.
>
> Bob,
>
> The local rental place - generally a comprehensive place - offered nothing
> for this type of project.
>
> Ray

Ok, well if you're going to buy one, spend the bucks and get one worth
having. One that can do latex, oil and stain.


Posted by ** Frank ** on July 20, 2007, 11:33 pm

> My needs are modest: paint one side (and four edges) of 11 decorative,
> louvered, window shutters. With the burgundy red color I'll be using,
> there is already a warning that I may have to apply two coats. If the
> sprayer requires further thinning of the latex paint, I may have to apply
> three coats.
>
> With a brush, each shutter takes 25 minutes to apply one coat. So even if
> I don't have to apply a second coat, it's a 5+ hour job.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ray


HVLP is the best way to go, maybe something like this.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91772

You could get a better HVLP setup but it will cost 10x as much.



Posted by Ray K on July 21, 2007, 11:49 am
** Frank ** wrote:
>> My needs are modest: paint one side (and four edges) of 11 decorative,
>> louvered, window shutters. With the burgundy red color I'll be using,
>> there is already a warning that I may have to apply two coats. If the
>> sprayer requires further thinning of the latex paint, I may have to apply
>> three coats.
>>
>> With a brush, each shutter takes 25 minutes to apply one coat. So even if
>> I don't have to apply a second coat, it's a 5+ hour job.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ray
>
>
> HVLP is the best way to go, maybe something like this.
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91772
>
> You could get a better HVLP setup but it will cost 10x as much.

This seem too good to be true. I'll try to find user feedback on some
forum. Thanks for the lead.

Wagner offers one in this price range, but there are a lot of negative
comments about it.

Ray


Posted by Lar on July 22, 2007, 7:42 pm
Ray K wrote:
> My needs are modest: paint one side (and four edges) of 11 decorative,
> louvered, window shutters. With the burgundy red color I'll be using,
> there is already a warning that I may have to apply two coats. If the
> sprayer requires further thinning of the latex paint, I may have to
> apply three coats.
>
> With a brush, each shutter takes 25 minutes to apply one coat. So even
> if I don't have to apply a second coat, it's a 5+ hour job.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ray

I know of several people who has tried this and I have seen the results
of one that sprayed some patio furniture that I would of thought an
expensive sprayer was used.... they bought a cheap yard/garden sprayer,
like what you would use for pesticides.

Lar

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