Paint sprayers are often used in place of paint rollers, brushes, or spray cans to apply paint or stain to surfaces with a consistent finish. Unlike those other tools, most paint paint sprayers require electricity, battery power, or a compressor to run. There are several types of paint sprayers you can choose from for projects. The three common types are: airless; high-volume low-pressure (HVLP); and pneumatic sprayers.
Airless Paint Sprayers
Airless sprayers are great for medium to large sized projects that require 3+ gallons of material to be sprayed. Such as home exteriors, decks, and rooms. These sprayers use pressure from an electric pump to draw paint directly from a container/bucket, then through the sprayer tip to atomize the paint into fine droplets to provide it’s smooth finish.
HVLP Sprayers
High Volume Low Pressure Sprayers (HVLP) sprayers are great for those who are newer to spraying, and small to medium sized projects where less than 3 gallons of material will be sprayed. Such as smaller decks, sheds, small rooms, furniture, cabinets, crafts, and decor. HVLP uses high-volume low-pressure technology to atomize the material into fine droplets to provide it’s smooth finish.
Considerations When Purchasing a Sprayer
-The size of the majority of your projects
-Adjustable settings
-Power level
-Power option
-Style of sprayer
-Portability
-Cleaning
Wagner Offers Several Sprayer Models
-QX Series. These HVLP stain sprayers are perfect for applying a fresh coat of stain on small to medium sized surfaces such as decks, fences, or wood furniture.
-FLEXiO Series. These HVLP paint and stain sprayers are great for spraying small to medium sized surfaces such as decks, furniture, sheds, cabinets, or even interior walls.
-HEA Series. These Control Pro High Efficiency Airless Sprayers (HEA) are ideal for larger projects with unthinned paints or stains. They can cover large areas quickly, with up to 55% less overspray making them ideal for painting multiple rooms, exterior surfaces, and large decks.
Does it Make Sense to Own Both Airless & HVLP?
Sometimes it does make sense to own both an HVLP and Airless sprayer because they serve different, non-overlapping purposes. Airless for larger projects where you want maximum speed and power such as multiple walls and large decks. Then an HVLP for smaller projects that require precision like furniture and cabinets.