Jump to content

To spray or not to spray


CotswoldDoItUpper

Recommended Posts

Spraying is a mixed blessing.

 

It will take some time to mask. You'll spray it in 10 minutes.

Then 2 hours clearing up and cleaning the sprayer out.

 

It's one of those things I'm hesitant to recommend . But ; I bought my sprayer so suffer the consequences of it.

When it works perfectly it's a dream - when it blocks or splutters it's an object to swear at.....

Edited by pocster
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Traditional but use roller, plenty of smaller sizes available mist first, then caulk then two coats , 

 

hot potato is I do edges first, usually with a mini masonry roller to within 5mm of the edge if not another wall.  with a brush second, then immediately roller the panel, ceiling or wall 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, CotswoldDoItUpper said:

@tonyshouse even with all those edges? 
 

I’m happy to spend time cleaning the sprayer, I just hate actual painting, especially cutting in. 
 

any recommendations on brand?

 

Thanks all! 

We’ve got a Wagner sprayer. Simple to clean out between coats and has been very reliable. Would happily recommend.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

11 hours ago, vala said:

We’ve got a Wagner sprayer. Simple to clean out between coats and has been very reliable. Would happily recommend.

I have a Wagner also . I find it temperamental with ‘full thick ‘ paint ( even with minor dilution ) . The mist coat is a dream though . I laugh as I do it . Could do an entire house in an hour I reckon . I guess if it’s just a room/ ceiling then perhaps it’s not worth it . If you do have lots of painting your back and shoulders will thank you for using a sprayer .

Edited by pocster
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 29/12/2021 at 11:27, pocster said:

I have a Wagner also . I find it temperamental with ‘full thick ‘ paint ( even with minor dilution ) . The mist coat is a dream though . I laugh as I do it . Could do an entire house in an hour I reckon . I guess if it’s just a room/ ceiling then perhaps it’s not worth it . If you do have lots of painting your back and shoulders will thank you for using a sprayer .

Tbh my girlfriend is the one that does the painting so I’m just going off what she says. She’s only used F&B and Dulux paint and I think it’s only the Dulux she needs to dilute ever so slightly. But she does wash it out between every coat so maybe that helps to minimise any blockages.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, vala said:

Tbh my girlfriend is the one that does the painting so I’m just going off what she says. She’s only used F&B and Dulux paint and I think it’s only the Dulux she needs to dilute ever so slightly. But she does wash it out between every coat so maybe that helps to minimise any blockages.

Yeah I washed mine out between every coat also . Can your girlfriend do my painting ? 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...