Now that you’ve chosen a paint sprayer, the task of choosing the correct spray tip or nozzle may seem overwhelming. Choosing the right spray tip and nozzle is important because it’ll affect the type of finish you receive on the project. In this article, we’ll break down the spray tips and nozzles that Wagner offers so you can set yourself up for success on your next project.
FLEXiO & Control Series HVLP Sprayers: iSpray vs. Detail Finish Nozzle
Wagner FLEXiO and Control series paint sprayers offer several types of nozzles to suit your various project needs. Always refer to your owner’s manual to see which nozzle is best suited for your particular sprayer.
- The Detail Finish nozzle is ideal for applying a smooth, consistent finish without brush marks. It applies a fine finish on projects like cabinets, crafts, door or other kinds of trims, and furniture. It has a 20 oz. capacity, adjustable flow control, adjustable spray pattern (horizontal, vertical, and round), and can be used with water or oil based materials like stains, sealers, polyurethane, and paints (thinning required).
- The iSpray nozzle is ideal for spraying broad surfaces and provides a roller-like finish. It can spray most unthinned paints, stains and sealers. It’s perfect for projects like walls, ceilings, fences, decks and more. It has a 1.5 qt. capacity and features multiple adjustable settings to suit project and coating needs including an adjustable material flow control, spray pattern (horizontal and vertical), and spray width. The iSpray nozzle make an 8-12” pattern on wide and 2-4” on narrow. Tip: When spraying narrow, turn down the paint volume for best results.
High Efficiency Airless Sprayers: Spray Tips
Wagner Control Pro and Titan ControlMax paint sprayers offer various spray tip sizes to better spray different materials. These High Efficiency Airless spray tips are great for spraying large projects and produce up to 55% less overspray compared to traditional airless sprayers. They also offer a softer spray pattern for easier overlap and last 3X longer than other tips so you can tackle more projects! The max tip size is dependent on the sprayer you are using so always consult your owner manual’s manual for additional information.
- 311 Spray Tip: This tip outputs a 6-8” spray pattern and is ideal for use with sealers, transparent stains, and semi-transparent stains
- 413 Spray Tip: This tip outputs a 8-10” spray pattern and is ideal for use with solid color stains, lacquers, enamel, and polyurethanes
- 515 Spray Tip: This tip outputs a 10-12” spray pattern and is ideal for use with solid color stains, in addition to oil and water based paints and primers (interior/exterior)
- 517 Spray Tip: This tip outputs a 10-12” spray pattern and is ideal for use with solid color stains, in addition to oil and water based paints and primers (interior/exterior)
- 619 Spray Tip: This tip outputs a 12-14” spray pattern and is ideal for use with solid color stains, in addition to oil and water based paints and primers
We hope you find this article helpful when choosing the best nozzle or spray tip for your project! If you have any questions, please use the virtual assistant tool on our website (www.wagnerspraytech.com), give us a call at 1-800-328-8251, or email [email protected].