The best settings for your Control Pro Airless Sprayer for painting and staining projects. Achieve amazing results for a fraction of what a professional would charge you.
Step 1: Balance & Test Spraying
To get the best spraying pattern, you need to balance out your pump pressure for the paint/stain thickness.
-If you’re getting spray tails on the top and/or bottom, it likely means your pressure is too low.
-What you’re looking for is a nice, uniform pattern going across the surface.
-Gradually adjust pressure, and test spray until the pattern is uniform.
-If the spray pattern looks uniform, it could be at the right pressure, or it could be too high. Reduce pressure on the sprayer until you see the spray pattern breaking. Then gradually turn it up until the spray pattern is uniform.
Step 2: 30% Spray Overlap
-To ensure smooth coverage, be sure to overlap each pass by about 30%
-Spray side-to-side, or up-and-down. Whichever pattern makes the most sense for your project.
-The ideal distance between the surface and spray gun will be about 12 inches. If you’re too close, you could get runs and sags. And if you’re too far, you’ll get poor coverage.
Step 3: Spraying Trim
-When spraying trim, crown molding, and smaller surfaces, it’s best to use a smaller tip that you can get as an accessory.
-It’ll give you a narrower pattern, while still achieving a smooth finish.
Tips for Spraying Outdoors:
-Cover your paint bucket with a wet towel so the sun doesn’t create a dry paint layer. This can lead to clogged sprayer tips.
-If you’re spraying thinner materials, like a semi-transparent stain, then turn the pressure down.
-If you need to take an extended break, put your spray gun in a bucket of water. This prevents the sprayer tip from drying out.
Additional Tips:
–If you’re spraying a ceiling, you don’t want too much pressure. This allows you to mitigate bounce back, and overspray.
–Prep work is a necessary step. Mask trim, crown molding, and anything you don’t want to get paint on.