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Sprayer versus roller versus power roller HappyHumanist 01-27-2007
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Posted by on January 27, 2007, 12:14 am


We just bought a new spec house, and we're painting it ourselves as
soon as the drywall is textured. I've heard a lot of bad things about
Wagner Paint Crew power sprayers. What's the best way for a DIY person
to paint the interior of a new house?

Wagner-type sprayer?
Rent a professional sprayer?
Roller?
Power roller?

Also, do I need to prime the texture? I've heard you should, but a guy
told me that the sprayed-on texture has primer built-in.

And should we caulk where our white window/door trim meets the drywall
before cutting in the color on the walls?

--- Bob


Real Goods Solar, Inc.
Posted by Steve Barker on January 27, 2007, 12:21 am


Good old fashioned roller and tray. Especially NOTHING with the Wagner name
on it. Priming with drywall primer will cause you to use less paint. The
texture mud and the drywall paper don't take paint the same. It'll look
much better with a primer especially if you are using a satin or semi-gloss.


--
Steve Barker



> We just bought a new spec house, and we're painting it ourselves as
> soon as the drywall is textured. I've heard a lot of bad things about
> Wagner Paint Crew power sprayers. What's the best way for a DIY person
> to paint the interior of a new house?
>
> Wagner-type sprayer?
> Rent a professional sprayer?
> Roller?
> Power roller?
>
> Also, do I need to prime the texture? I've heard you should, but a guy
> told me that the sprayed-on texture has primer built-in.
>
> And should we caulk where our white window/door trim meets the drywall
> before cutting in the color on the walls?
>
> --- Bob
>



Posted by Capri on January 27, 2007, 12:38 am




On Jan 27, 12:14 am, HappyHuman...@yahoo.com wrote:
> We just bought a new spec house, and we're painting it ourselves as
> soon as the drywall is textured. I've heard a lot of bad things about
> Wagner Paint Crew power sprayers. What's the best way for a DIY person
> to paint the interior of a new house?
>
> Wagner-type sprayer?
> Rent a professional sprayer?
> Roller?
> Power roller?
>
> Also, do I need to prime the texture? I've heard you should, but a guy
> told me that the sprayed-on texture has primer built-in.
>
> And should we caulk where our white window/door trim meets the drywall
> before cutting in the color on the walls?
>
> --- Bob

Depends Bob..

If you are painting the whole home interior the same color I would rent
a professional paint sprayer. I did this after we bought our home and
before we
moved any furniture in. It was perhaps the easiest and quickest paint
job I have ever done. I was quite satisfied with the results. However
if you are planning on painting the rooms different colors, I would say
go with a primer, tray and roller. A lot more time consuming but
better results.


Posted by Joseph Meehan on January 27, 2007, 6:58 am


HappyHumanist@yahoo.com wrote:
> We just bought a new spec house, and we're painting it ourselves as
> soon as the drywall is textured. I've heard a lot of bad things about
> Wagner Paint Crew power sprayers. What's the best way for a DIY
> person to paint the interior of a new house?
>
> Wagner-type sprayer?
> Rent a professional sprayer?
> Roller?
> Power roller?
>
> Also, do I need to prime the texture? I've heard you should, but a
> guy told me that the sprayed-on texture has primer built-in.
>
> And should we caulk where our white window/door trim meets the drywall
> before cutting in the color on the walls?
>
> --- Bob

I would advise against any consumer sprayers. Go with a pro level
sprayer or roller. Overall I would recommend rolling.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit




Posted by Norminn on January 27, 2007, 8:48 am


HappyHumanist@yahoo.com wrote:

> We just bought a new spec house, and we're painting it ourselves as
> soon as the drywall is textured. I've heard a lot of bad things about
> Wagner Paint Crew power sprayers. What's the best way for a DIY person
> to paint the interior of a new house?
>
> Wagner-type sprayer?
> Rent a professional sprayer?
> Roller?
> Power roller?
>
> Also, do I need to prime the texture? I've heard you should, but a guy
> told me that the sprayed-on texture has primer built-in.
>
> And should we caulk where our white window/door trim meets the drywall
> before cutting in the color on the walls?
>
> --- Bob
>
New drywall needs to be primed. Look up website for the texture product
used and see what they advise. I would bet that it should be primed.
We had a "power roller" (gadget-freak hubby) and it was a piece of junk.
Doesn't add any ease to the job and makes for less control.

If there are gaps between your trim and the drywall, do caulk. Tape the
trim to keep caulk off of it, remove tape right away.

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