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This airless paint sprayer immediately impressed us when painting a set of exterior shutters.
We also used it tofreshen up our garage door, which looked great even after a single coat.
This is a stationary paint sprayer on a small stand.
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PSI stands forpounds per square inchand is the unit of pressure used in paint sprayers.
During testing, we used it for a smaller projectpainting wooden trayswith excellent results.
It also includes one standard 515 paint tip, but five other sizes are available.
We found that it’s important to keep the spray head level while working without excessive tips or angles.
The pressure is easily adjusted from a low of 500 psi up to 3,000 psi.
It’s our heaviest recommendation, so we liked how easy the wheels made it to move around.
We also found ourselves having to thin latex before spraying, unlike ourbest overallandbest runner-up pick.
We tried all three, and the performance was equally good in every position.
We used this airless paint sprayer topaint interior doors.
Like many airless paint sprayers, it draws paint directly from a 1-gallon or 5-gallon can.
There is rarely any need to thin the paint before usewe sprayedinterior latex paint and primerwithout any thinning.
We found it very easy to adjust the pressure during our tests.
If you need a smaller paint tip, there are four others to choose from, all sold separately.
However, the tips can only be used to spray a vertical fan of paint.
We didn’t need to thin our paint and completed the entire task in under an hour.
It continued to work just as well with each subsequent project.
We liked that the nozzle can be rotated for either a vertical or a horizontal fan of paint.
However, as with all paint sprayers, this task is somewhat time-intensive.
We continued testing this for six months on other paint projects, and it still met expectations.
We used it to complete two initial projectspainting an interior doorand a deskwith fast, even results each time.
Graco claims that you should be able to spray around 1 gallon of paint per battery charge.
The sprayer has a canister that holds 32 ounces of paint.
However, we found that the sprayer dripped slightly, starting up or when the paint canister ran low.
We didn’t have any issues with clogging, though.
The Graco Magnum sprayer was versatile enough to paint fences, shutters, and more.PHOTO: The Spruce
That made it easy to reach into every crook and cranny of our furniture without having to reposition it.
After six months of use, we think this paint sprayer does a great job each time.
We haven’t had any issuesour projects come out evenly each time, and the nozzle never gets clogged.
We compared the finishes between rolling and spraying and preferred the sprayed look on most surfaces.
But we found the trigger easy to squeeze and the paint head very comfortable to hold.
This sprayer comes with a 25-foot hose, which was more than sufficient for our project.
Plus, we liked not having to thin our paint.
It draws paint directly from a 1-gallon or 5-gallon paint can.
Each has its strengths and weaknesses.
However, there are some downsides to airless paint sprayers.
We especially like theHomeRight 2412331 Quick Finish HVLP Paint Sprayer Power Painter.
Because of that, its often necessary to thin the paint before spraying it.
According to White, Choosing the right tip is crucial.
Too narrow, and you’ll get uneven coverage and clogs.
Too wide, and you’re just wasting material.
HVLP paint sprayers have a nozzle with a millimeter-sized opening.
Very thick paints and primers might need an opening as large as 3.0 millimeters.
Airless paint sprayers have tips that are somewhat more complex than those used by HVLP sprayers.
An airless paint sprayer tip will be marked with three numbers, for example, 515.
The first number indicates half the width of the fan of paint.
So, a 515 paint tip will produce a 10-inch fan of paint.
So, a 515 paint tip has a 0.015-inch opening that’s good for latex paint.
Paint Compatibility
In terms of paint compatibility, airless sprayers come out ahead.
They’ll even spray heavier coatings like epoxies and mastics if you use the right tips.
Here are some things to look for:
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Michelle Ullmanis a writer for The Spruce, specializing in home improvement products, landscaping/gardening supplies, and tools.
She analyzed test results evaluating each sprayer for performance, design, features, and value.
We sprayed dingy grates with the Graco Magnum ProX19, and we got such an even finish.PHOTO: The Spruce
We wanted to see how the color would take on wood, and it gave it a smooth, even finish.PHOTO: The Spruce
The Graco Magnum X5 sprayer has two hoses, which you place right into the paint gallon for an easy refill.PHOTO: The Spruce
The Titan Tool ControlMax sprayer gave this shed a much-needed refresh (without any drips or mess).PHOTO: The Spruce
The Graco Cordless was perfect for this desk, as we didn’t have to worry about a jumbled cord.PHOTO: The Spruce
This sprayer did a great job of getting into every groove and grain of the wood beams.PHOTO: The Spruce
Painting with the Titan Tool ControlMax 1700 was smooth sailing thanks to the comfortable handle.PHOTO: The Spruce
We tried the sprayer on a stool as well—it was great for getting in-between the grooves.The Spruce
Most nozzles have three positions (vertical, horizontal, or round) that changes the spray direction.The Spruce
Any sprayer on a rolling cart earns our appreciation for easy portability.The Spruce
