Paint Sprayers
How to choose paint sprayers
Choose between corded electric (often listed under Tools) and cordless air powered (Hardware) based on socket access at the job site.
Match nozzle size to task: 0.8mm and 1.4mm suit vehicle paint, 1.7mm favours fences and walls, a trade of detail against coverage.
Weigh body material: plastic and wood handles stay light for handheld use, metal or stainless steel resist chemicals but add heft.
Pick shell colour (black, red, blue and others) for visibility in the van, since it does not alter spray performance.
Decide HVLP versus airless: HVLP gives control on furniture, airless wins on big wall speed but demands more cleanup effort.
What's good
- Corded electric sprayers with 80W to 1000W motors give constant power for long wall and fence jobs, no battery fade halfway through.
- HVLP gravity guns with 1.4mm to 1.7mm nozzles lay a fine finish on cars and furniture, using less paint than broad airless methods.
- Airless spray guns rated near 500 bar shift thick coatings fast, suited to large exterior surfaces where speed beats nuance.
- Picking a unit by material helps: plastic bodies keep handheld weight down, while stainless steel or copper parts survive solvent based paints.
Things to watch
- Corded models tie you to a 230V socket, and a 2m cable on compact guns limits reach on long garden fences.
- Pneumatic HVLP guns need an external compressor, adding kit and noise before you spray a panel.
- Airless units at 500 bar are unforgiving, a small trigger slip wastes paint and needs firm two finger control.
- Cordless air powered kits drop the lead but pack battery and compressor weight, tiring arms on extended sessions.
- Plastic or acrylic bodied sprayers can stain or craze with harsh thinners, unlike steel or aluminium builds.
Care & maintenance
Flush the container and nozzle with water or matching solvent after each use, especially on electric HVLP guns with 1300ml pots.
Clear the 0.8mm, 1.4mm or 1.7mm nozzle on gravity feed guns to stop latex or acrylic drying in the bore.
Wipe the two finger trigger on airless spray guns and add light oil to keep movement smooth.
Store metal, steel or copper parts dry so water based residue does not corrode between jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's the difference between different types of paint sprayers?
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