How to Use a Paint Sprayer

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique gives a tutorial on how to set up and work with a paint sprayer Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Cost: $500 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Using a Paint Sprayer: Paint Sprayer [https://amzn.to/2HPLXco] Bucket [https://amzn.to/2W0hpi0] Shopping List: Drop cloths [https://amzn.to/2X2gwSv] Painter’s tape [https://amzn.to/2VZj33w] Steps: 1. Using a paint sprayer can help give a smooth finish in a short amount of time, but it can be messier than a regular paint job. Start by covering the entire work area with plastic drop cloths and painter’s tape. 2. Before spraying with paint, prime the sprayer. a. Turn the valve to “prime” on the side of the sprayer. b. Set the painting tube into the can of paint. c. Set the clear priming tube into the empty bucket. d. Turn the sprayer on and wait until there are no more bubbles coming out in the bucket. 3. Set the spray hose and turn the valve to “paint” on the side of the sprayer. 4. Spray the paint into the priming bucket until there is no more water or bubbles coming out. 5. Attach the spray guard on top of the nozzle and begin painting. 6. While spraying, keep the gun parallel and the same distance away from the surface that’s being painted. 7. Apply the paint in long, broad strokes for an even finish. Overlap each stroke by about 50%. 8. After the paint job is finished, replace the paint can with a clean bucket of water and reverse the priming process to clean out the sprayer and the tube. Resources: To demonstrate paint spraying techniques, Mauro used a Titan Impact 640 Skid Airless Paint Sprayer (https://amzn.to/2HzK58J). Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Mauro’s Painting (http://bit.ly/2ELLCGW). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, mauro henrique, kevin o'connor, paint sprayer, painting, interior Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2HEK6Ix Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH