Review of Wagner Flexio 590 Paint Sprayer
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- I give the Wagner 590 Power Sprayer an 8.5 out of 10. Here's a review and walk through on how to use. Overall, I really enjoyed using it. I was able to save a lot of time and achieve a good result. I have since used it to stain cabinets and it did a great job there as well. My only gripe is that it takes a long time to clean; I assume most sprayers do. Also, the power cord is too short. I recommend this product. Check out my TH-cam channel for more DIY videos. I have every step of fully renovating this condo. Enjoy!
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I just bought the 590 and really appreciate your video. Just makes it easier to see someone else use it. Thanks for showing prep information too and seeing you did not need a brush. Thanks!!!!
Thanks for taking the time to film this review. I also liked that you added that you used it to stain. It helps me to decide on buying one.
Okay let me help everyone out:
1. When you get your gun, make sure that all of your pieces fit securely and if there is a packing(o-ring) required anywhere, make sue it is in and not pinched.
2. Make sure that you thin the paint that you are using in a separate container and make sure that it is mixed very well.
3. Before putting the THINNED paint into the sprayer, use a strainer to keep any clumps from getting into your feed line and clogging it or making the spray inconsistent.
4. Know your settings, adjust the flow/air power/pattern before you start spraying on target.
5. You are better off spraying 3-4 thin coats for a nice smooth finish rather than just swamping it on there.
6. Establish a nice smooth spray pattern that overlaps about 50% and don't stop while the trigger is pulled.
7. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN your gun when finished and wipe your nozzle every couple of minutes.
Note: for thinning, use the appropriate thinner... if it is a water based paint, thin it with water. Hope this helps.
I use to paint helicopters for a living and have dabbled with quite a few HVLP guns and even though this is nothing like it, the same concept applies.
Great tips! I just purchased Rustoleum transformation for cabinets. It says it is water based.
Question - what is your recommended of water mix? The Rustoleum kit only comes in 1 quart.
Usually about 5-10% of your overall paint. It is easier to use millimeters since it is measured at .01 on a cup. Make sure that you add a little bit at a time and stir well to make sure that the entire body of paint is thinned. When you pull your stick out of the paint, it should not be "oozing" off of your paint stick but also should not be running off like water. You want to find the happy median :) To make things even more difficult... each paint/sealer is different and every gun sprays different. Hope this helps.
Thank you.
Question! I'm thinking about to purchase one of these sprayers to spray paint the baseboards and door/window trim. How wide would I have to mask around the baseboards so it doesn't over spray on the walls or floor?
Thanks
stob82 you're able to get the spray fairly narrow and it's easy to control. You'll need to protect a minimum distance around the area, maybe as little as 10 inches
I just bought the 590 a few weeks ago at HD ! I can't believe they still sell it after all these years! Great product.. thanks for the review
Thanks for the review. I was on the fence getting this but after watching your review I took a shot with it. Can't be happier, worked perfectly for what I needed it for (painting shutters). This thing worked so good the only downside was it painted so fast, I had to sit around waiting for it to dry before putting a second coat on, ha!
Thank you for taking the time to review this. I will now go purchase it. Great review!
How was it? Did you buy it and was it any good?
Great Review! Hubby & I bought one today and actually got stuck when we couldn't get the paint to spray! We watched your video and it was a big help!!
I was not sure to buy it or not but after watching you're review Im buying the wanger 590 this weekend. Thanks for ur review!
I used my new 590 today spraying stain. Thinned just a tad and worked great. Being disabled it's very hard for me to use a brush. I tried 2 separate times to stain 7 6x6 porch posts. I'd get one done in about an hour w a brush and have to stop . I sprayed all 7 posts plus our swing frame in about an hour and a half. Yeah I'm hurting but was able to do much more and a better job faster. At first I was getting some splatter but then I read to hold the trigger and get the motor running then pull it all the way. After that I didn't have splatter problems. Well worth the money. For $110 you can't beat it.
G23 Nice job! I'm thinking of buying one now myself I worked 6 years has a painter decorator it's not my current job now... but I still do small jobs for family and friends and would like to test this out☺
one shot Ive since used it once more to paint a shooting house for hunting. It's 6'x6'x6'. I painted inside and out in roughly 30 min. And that was taking a few minutes in between coats. It didn't too long for each to dry as I applied them lightly. I found it was better not to put any thinner in it as I did the stain. It's been out in the weather since a few weeks after my first post. We've had hail storms, windstorms etc and the paint is still holding good. So I do believe this painter is excellent! I hope you enjoy yours
G23 excellent feedback! It's nearly the new year so I'm going to treat myself to a new tool ☺I'll let you know how I get on with it... and thanks again for the feedback much appreciated...
This looks like a great tool, quiet and effective. I just finished painting a 6 room duplex, took forever with rollers and brushes....supplies for that job were over $150. On my way to Home Depot now, this purchase should allow me to triple my workload. Thank you for the review.
I'm glad that you found it useful. I definitely recommend the purchase. Enjoy!
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Thanks Mark, I used it again today un thinned glidden ceiling paint Worked fantastic this time, I will use again tomorrow Maybe I did not get the lemon after all, but again This is only my second time as the first time was a bust .
thanks for the review!! I think I'm going to get this one.
Could you please you review the Wagner Flexio 990? Your style of reviewing is thorough and very useful - far more so than other TH-camrs! Thanks for your effort!
Great review Mark. Thanks
I bought mine the other day and I have a whole house to do as well and it seemed to work great. Did not take any breaks but man it was nit to not have to use a brush in the corners and the ceiling was easy as well. I like my wagner 570 and I am not just saying that either
Douglas Emmo
I hate painting but this makes it look almost (ALMOST) fun. I have a fence to stain so I'm getting my 590 tomorrow. Thanks for a great run-through of this tool.
Zach Barnhart make sure to back brush the fence so the stain soaks in. A lot of fences that are only sprayed start to chip away in bad weather and fade. Basically the golden rule is to back brush stain so it soaks into the fibres of the wood and give a long lasting coating. But if you don't care much YES you can just spray the whole thing out and it will be fine until it's tested in sun wind rain freezing. Hope your project went well , always nice to see a well kept place.
thanks for the review
Great review, to make cleaning easier take the front end apart then wash out and re assemble i cleaned the front and back like new in roughly 10mins after spraying emulsion
Good job mark!
You didn't have to dilute the paint? also when you pour your paint into the sprayer canister you should pass it through a strainer it will help with clogging should the paint have any clumps. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for sharing that was very helpful.
Thank you for this nice review
Good review. You can apply a VERY LIGHT COAT of WD-40 (parting agent) with a clean rag to the exterior only and this will assist in paint removal from the gun during clean-up. Do not apply on tip or run through the gun.
Thanks for the video 👍
I used mine for the first time yesterday. There was a bit of a learning curve, but after I passed that it worked really well. Someone should mention that it's pretty heavy and one needs some pretty good upper-arm strength to handle the sprayer. No need for me to go to the gym as long as I'm using this!
I'm glad you said that. I mention it in a follow up video. The sprayer is not heavy alone but when filled with paint and especially over long uses, it starts to feel very heavy.
*****, send me one and I'll review it.
***** brought older model not that happy with it , used more paint than roller plus spraying coverage not that wide so had to cover same area twice.
bizz le Hey, just thought I say that the instructions tell us that these sprayers are not made for a single pass. They require at least two passes to fully cover. So, what you said is about par for the course with these types of sprayers. Of course, some people have different results too and can do it in a single pass with practice. I seem to require two passes though....
bizz le BTW, I also have used rollers for great results but they splatter paint all over the place and I used more paint than I did with a sprayer. I got more on me with a roller. I used less plastic and tape though which cut down on the prep time. I rented a paint sprayer last time and liked the results and time saved so this time I'm buying a sprayer -- a good one I hope! But I still have rollers just in case....
Just bought the Wagner for my furniture flips, hope it goes well!!
Has it worked well for your furniture flips?
@@mackenziefindley7005 It has been working great! Just practice the proper settings and it produces a great finish.
I use it in my recent videos. Honestly, the hardest part is the cleaning haha
Many thanks for an excellent presentation. This review had resulted in me ordering the product. Just perfect for what I require.
I will buy this tomorrow! I am painting pickets outside so its ok if it is a sloppy job, no trim work to worry about. What would be great would be a tutorial on how to clean this. These videos make it so much more easy than trying to read tiny printed instructions which are in 5 languages. Also, what about thinner for oil based. My luck, I would go to buy "thinner" and there will be 30 different kinds. Thanks!
Hi, thank you I have to paint my flat and since I already spend quite some money on building materials... I will really consider spending also something for proper tools :) thinking between this and the W450, but I will propagable go with the 590
I would go for Wagner Flexio 590 Paint sprayer how much is the equipment. We are interested.
Hi, I agree about the power cord on Wagner sprayers. Of course it is inevitable that an extension cable has to be used with any power tool in any large room, but with my Wagner sprayer (which I actually am happy with) it is really too short. Twice the length would have been appropriate.
Thanks for the video, I'm going to buy one. Cheers.
What kind of paint are you using? Do you thin the paint?
when you did the ceiling, did the spray work as well as it did on the walls?
Thanks for the review of this paint sprayer.
How often u refill paint container ?
Good job
Thanks for your great review! I'm still deciding which paint sprayer to buy. There are a lot of great choices but the prices can get way too high on some of them for just residential use. The Wagner 890 so far is my #1 choice due to its design and storage features. But I could buy 2 Wagner 570 sprayers for the cost of it. I'll be doing the interior and exterior w/ small garage. Time to do the project isn't an issue but I'll have help to do the job so using the sprayer must be easy for the less skilled too.
I liked your comment about the 'Dexter-style Kill Room.' So true!
metaspherz Go for the 890. It takes no skill to use, just a quick demo. Use your helper to do the prep ahead of your spray.
what do you do when the paint container won't come off? I painted no problem but now I can't get the holder off.
Handy hint.... Turn the barrel of paint 180 degrees so that the hole is at the highest point when pouring the paint out... this will prevent paint spillage, is more precise & does not slop down the barrel...
This was so helpful, thank you!
I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you for your comment!
Can these spray guns spray Enamel - Gloss - Emulsion paints too?
Also, could you tell me if these types of paints need to be thinned down for the Spray guns, also what kind of thinner would I need for each of the types of paint??
What kind of filters would I need for the respirator?
as I am a glasses wearer what safety goggles would fit over my prescription glasses?
All the best!
Hi Mark, am using the detail spraying accessory but the paint in not coming out properly. What am I doing wrong?
You can get a pour spout for 5 gallon buckets at any big box store. It eliminates pouring paint all over your bucket. Oh, and they are cheap. I bought two.
It used to bother me that it takes so long to clean a sprayer but then I remember that I saved even more time applying paint and clean up than I would applying by hand.
Dave Van Ess Good point
@ericj305 dumbass question
Would Wagner Flexio W590 model be suitable for solvent based, viscous pliolite masonry paint?
How can mix the paint for a perfect spray ,I need to know the amount of water I have to add to the container for the perfect mix thanks
Thank you. :)
What is the finish texture like? Is it smoother than using a brush for example on doors?
I was wondering about lacquer - it says for water based lacquers only - I only have solvent based lacquer - any idea why they say that?
Thanks!
thanks men this video help me
Do I need to make paint thinner or i can use any paint without thinning?
I purchased a sprayer and tried painting my daughter's bedroom. Luckily I covered everything and wore a real good mask. There was paint mist everywhere. I'd like to use it again, it did a nice job, but the mess didn't make it worth the bother.
Good thank you
Do you use more paint using a paint sprayer than a roller?
Good video, I havn't used this for interior painting yet. I'm sure it would work fine.
I did post a video reviewing it painting a fence recently and the issues I ran into. " Wagner FLEXiO 590 Paint Sprayer, Review, Adjustments, and Thoughts "
@mark did you need to thin paint
can this handle semigloss enamel paint ?
Great video, setup always takes longer than the painting, whether spraying or brushing. Thanks!
Did you mix in a paint extender?
Cap'n Jan
Do you make it thin like mix or add some water
I agree with☟☟☟thanks for sharing!!!
That pipe inside the paint bottle. What do you call that? Thx
Its hard to tell on this video as colours are similar' I brought older model , found the spray not that wide also had to cover twice, plus masking time , wonder if roller would of done better.
I can’t imagine how sweaty you would have been if you used a roller!
How long did it take you to prep the room?
bought one of these and had to return it. once paint dries the gun stops working and if it does it stars spitting all over the place. what starts being a nice and neat work ends up with spits and blobs. the issue is that when you stop for more than 5 minutes the paint dries and the pressure in the container keeps building, as soon as you hit the trigger ---mayhem; the machine starts spitting dry paint and watered down paint at the same time. the way to solve this would be to have some kind of purge valve to release the pressure when you stop the gun. but wagner engineers need to figure it out.
I agree that final clean up is a disaster. Do all the prep work before starting and spray all the way through the job. If you take a break over 10 minutes, you'll want to scrape the area around the spray tip clean, a screw driver makes quick work of it. The paint should not dry in the gun but it can block the tip. Should be an easy quick fix.
I bought the flexio 590 and that works great, I have painted a garage with un thinned latex paint with no problem. Then used the precision sprayer that came with it to stain a deck, great product made staining fast and very efficient, only used 1 gallon of stain and sealer in one, used to take 2+ gallons with a roller and brush. The clean up has not been that bad for me, I can get mine looking close to new in about 15 minutes.
Mark, thanks for the video. How does this sprayer behave when you run out of paint in the container? Sprayers I have used in the past have spit globs of paint when it runs out of paint causing me to stop and refill more often to avoid that.
I have not notice that being an issue. When it runs low the out, the fan power is the same just less paint comes out. If paint is allowed to dry at the tip during a break and is not cleaned prior to using it again then it will shoot globs.
What do you think of using this on furniture for a furniture-grade gloss finish?
I used the Wagner 590 to stain my cabinet doors. It laid down a good coverage but it was not even and was too heavy, I had to use a rag to remove the excess. It was such a mess also that I would rather use a rag in the future.
Great review!
Quick question, what do you use to clean it? I am not sure which product to buy.
***** I mainly use soap and water but will keep a small amount of paint thinner that helps. It depends on if you're cleaning stain, oil, latex paint, etc. They do sell products for cleaning at Home Depot but I keep it simple.
Mark, great review just got mined today. I'll be using it in teh next hour or so. I even bought some wagner paint conditioner. Did you consier adding anything to it ? Im wondering if this will make my clean up easier if it doesnt thicken as quicly.
Let me know if the conditioner helps with clean up. I used mine for about the 8th time today. Painted 200 lin. ft. of trim in minutes.
That's exactly what I'm painting today trim that I stripped with angle grinder and a few doors I'll let you know
Why did you not stir the paint first?
Hi , Taking in consideration all of the prep is this quicker than cutting and rolling the traditional way ? ow long did it take you to prep ?
Thanks for the upload
It depends. I would not use the sprayer for small jobs mostly because of the time it takes to clean the sprayer. Prep is about the same as with a roller.
wobblechopps I can brush and roll 16 x 20 room in 45 minutes
First time using it today. Paint splattered all over. What kind of adjustments should I make? I have the settings on full blast for paint and air
ericj305 anyone that’s getting the splatter and spitting of paint is not using it properly you are supposed to pull the handle back half way only for a few seconds to get the turbine going and the paint flow running in then pull all the way back and it will put out a nice even spray with no splatter or spitting. If you just pull handle all the way back in one complete motion then it will splatter and spit paint out sporadically. If anyone reads the instructions throughly or watches a few different videos this Flexio 590 works perfectly and saves a lot of time and paint.
... Dexter style killer room... 😎
I purchased the 590 and I was wondering if you used the sprayer for painting furniture? I read the one review about staining cabinets but the spray was too heavy. I plan on using chalk paint (latex based) to spray on furniture. Thanks for the video - very informative.
Tom Ventre I don't like it for spraying stain, it was too heavy and I still had to wipe with a rag. It should be fine with a latex paint. I have not sprayed furniture myself.
Mark Jauregui Thank you Mark
Mark, how long to paint the first wall or entire room? surprised you didn't need to dilute the paint. Would also like to know how it goes outside with wind issues.
William O'Loughlin I spray with airless sprayers outside, which are more powerful, and if there are high winds we stop. However its a "touch and go" experience. If the wind picks up we wait on the ladder and when the wind dies down we spray again. If too windy we see you tomorrow.
How was the overspray/dust. I have an older wagner and it sprays dust everywhere. Heard these are a lot better.
This model has a well controlled spray and nearly all goes where you want it. I run it indoors at both high and low settings and don't have overspray issues.
I'm having to return mine which is a disappointment after spending the 150. I did watch your video to make sure I was doing it right (which was really helpful), but it kept spitting. I even thinned the paint with no success. I'm going to try another brand, but worried that I'll have the same issues.
Sarah, did you find another model that was better? I just bought the 890 and I'm using Behr Premium Plus latex + Primer. It is spitting like crazy. I've spent an hour trying to adjust it but no luck.
some of the reviews for this gun are awful; yet you recommend it. Any idea why other people would say it spays globs of paint, leaks at the tip, and isn't even? think it's operator failure?
+John Wiesendanger They are probably pulling the trigger back all the way before the motor has fully started or have the paint level to high.
The paint needs to be thinned slightly and also operator error plays a huge role in reviewing this gun.
Damn! Thing runs off an engine? What kinda mileage does it get?
how many layers you need for a gyproc wall? greetings. do you save on paint when using a gun instead of a brush?
When using latex paint on drywall, I use two coats and get good coverage. I definitely feel like I am using less paint compared to a brush & roller.
ok, thx for the reply mate. grtz
How did it work on the ceiling. Did the paint stop flowing when tipped up?
+David Johnson I used it to paint flat ceilings overhead and did not have an issue. I held the sprayer at a slight angle but the design allows for spraying ceilings.
Bought a 590 used thick old dulux emulsion watered down not to bad mixed with yellow stirrer . Couple of problems ie splatter . Next cup full no water added stirred with paint paddle in drill again couple of misfire splatters but all dried ok .next time i will use cardboard to spray on till it gets right then hit the walls but overall its ok . If you can cut in good with a brush then dont buy these a good painter with a roller would have no need for this ( only my opinion) .
So would it actually be good for cleaning up a Dexter-style kill room? Asking for a friend.
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can you spray a ceiling with this?
Yes, I did a ceiling after the learning curve. It works great. Now I am buying another house and doing a complete paint job ceiling and walls different colors. This time I am going to spray Zinsser 123 white primer first over the dark colored walls.
Yes, you can paint the ceiling. I was painting a small cabinet and this piece of crap flung paint everywhere ... ceiling, floor, canoe, table saw ... these items were 6 to 10 feet away.
Buy a masking gun. You spray the walls first mask the walls with 90" 3m plastic applied with the taping gun. Pull the plastic down to cover the wall spray the ceiling in a few minutes. Awsome trick I learned from the Idaho Painter the guys a master.
Engine?
Hi i kown this video is year old but I understand that you have to use white sport or water to thin paint before using
The time it took for you to open the package I would have already finished the room
Check out my independent review of the FLEXiO 590. sprayertalk.com/paint-sprayers/wagner-0529010-flexio-590-reviews/
can you use behr all in one paint? or do you have to put primer then the paint. I have been told power sprayers can't use all in one paint
I just used 7 gallons of a primer plus paint by Glidden, basically the same as Behr. It worked just fine, no thinning, no issues.
awesome. thanks for the reply
Mark Jauregui Any ideas why I'm getting a LOT of splatter/spitting? I'm using the Behr with the Flexio 890 and I can't get a smooth finish at all. I've adjusted flow and air for 30min with no luck.
You may need to thin the paint. The higher the power setting, the finer the mist. I have used Behr latex paint with no issue. There may be a clog in the spray tip. Try taking it apart and detail cleaning it.
Of course you need an extension cord. Did you stir the paint? The lighting sucks. Other than that , thanks for the video.
I just bought the 590, it sprays like a spatter gun. Thinned or not thinned any other tips you can give? thanks
I use regular store-bought latex paint in the gun and never use a thinner. works great for me
I used my new 590 today spraying stain. Thinned just a tad and worked great. At first I was getting some splatter too but then I read to hold the trigger and get the motor running then pull it all the way. After that I didn't have splatter problems. Hope this helps ya
Thanks Mark and G23, I think I mastered the Flexio. Did my ceiling no problems and even used Thompson water seal with color on a fence. Worked great. I think the first batchm of latex paint was just too thick for it as the ceiling latex which normally is a bit thicker flowed smooth and I love this thing now.
Sorry piece of equipment. I thinned the paint, overthinned the paint, tried every setting, good paint, etc. Still splatters. Its' also heavy.
Whats with the spot light.. mess was up the video
Did you have to thin the paint?
no. you do not need to thin the paint. The thicker the paint, the more you turn up the power.
Hi, i am in the process of buying one, however, the reviews on Amazon, and online advise me not to buy it, is it true? i need it for home related painting jobs, doors, walls and so, i will be using water based paints, anyone who have used it, do you recommend it?
I was in two minds to buy one,took the gamble and glad i did,play around with the settings for how it works for you best
@@raymondwoodhouse9267 owh that was 3 years ago 🤣🤣🤣
@@alamoudimoh so
Can you use this sprayer to paint ceilings????
It's great for ceilings. Using rollers overhead is tough on triceps. Also, of the ceilings and walls are the same color, you'll save tons of time spraying the edges.
better get an extension gun it makes life easier, wagner sells these
can use to this gun to spray my
car bummer
its hard to see because there is a big light shining right at the wall where you are painting
I started using an LED lighting system. It gives a nice even light that is great for painting.