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*Power Painting*

Power Sprayer

Nothing beats a power painter for making quick work of a paint job. A power sprayer in the wrong hands can ruin a job even quicker. Sprayers are available in various sizes and power ratings for homeowner and contractor's specific needs.

Choose a sprayer that will suit your needs.There have been a few times that I have bought a cheap sprayer, used it for a particular job and just thrown it out at the end. Oil based paints and stains are very difficult to clean out of the sprayer.

Nothing beats a power painter for making quick work of a paint job.
A power sprayer in the wrong hands can ruin a job even quicker.

Thoroughly prep the area to be painted or stained. You will need to become a master at masking and taping.

It takes a lot of practice to become proficient with a power spray painter. Power spray painters require a steady hand. Hold the applicator parallel to wall when using. Don't flex your wrist. Too much paint at one time can create a drippy mess. Two light coats are the best way to approach most jobs.

Sprayers offer excellent coverage, but expect more wasted paint than with a brush or roller.

Sprayed paint will dry quickly, more so than when applied by brush.

Clean the paint sprayer after each use. There will be a lot of parts to clean, but cleanup is no more difficult than conventional brushes and rollers.

Power Rollers

A Power Roller is another option for applying paint with little effort.The paint is pumped through the roller, so there's no overspray or dripping. Power rollers offer fingertip control of the paint supply. Once you get the hang of it, you can cover a room quickly. Extensions allow the user to cover higher walls and ceilings.

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