use an extension so you can hit the ceiling and walk the whole ceiling with out the need for the scaffold also if you take the tip off before purging the primer it will come out much cleaner in the bucket with more of a flow than a spray. the pressure is built because of the tip... and that is my tip ...good day! and as usual thanks for this awesome video!
Most people forget that there is an inline filter in the gun that needs cleaning too. At least there should be one! I've taken some out that were PACKED with crap!
@@davidregan9872it’s one of the first things I pull when cleaning the gun because it holds so much paint and the amount of trash it pulls from new, sealed buckets is crazy
you should always strain the paint before using in a sprayer and also stir thoroughly.... Also you should remove dust from ceiling after sanding as the sprayer will blow the dust onto your wet surfaces and some will also be left behind... To get the best results you can't leave out the basics. You shouldn't stop and start across the surface as you will create build ups.... Use a spray extension and then you can walk along spraying the full length in one pass.... Tips from my 40 years painting and decorating. really enjoy your videos a lot. Keep it up
@anthonysmissions, you are absolutely right. About 45 years ago, I had an old timer professional painter teach me how to use airless and pressure pot systems. The basics that you just mentioned are pretty much exactly what he said to me, over and over again until I got it right according to his instructions. Thank you for pointing that out.
Have this machine and absolutely love it. Like others have said, tons of work goes into masking everything first, but once it's all masked, it makes the actual painting a total breeze.
I love your videos. They are always wonderful. It's like having a dad look out for me & help me with the big expensive intimidating stuff. Thank you for all that you do.
The way you explain and encourage people is amazing, I am working on my unfinished basement wire roughing is almost complete hey I just copied your bathroom with heated towel rack, heated mirror heated floor. I am so excited, I appreciate your hard work may almighty bless you! 😊
I absolutely love our airless sprayer! It has been one of my best purchases. We've used it for our whole house. Even our kids have used it in their homes. The best thing is there is no more brush or roller marks! This was key for me as I have struggled over the years, trying to achieve a smooth finish on my house trim. Especially painting kitchen cabinets.Ours is about three years old now and still going strong. I'm not sure how long they last, but considering we're not using it every day like pros do, I'm hopeful it last for many more years. I think the key is cleaning it well when you're done. We rented one first, and that thing was in bad shape. It looked like it had been ridden hard and put away wet ! Lol!
rental tools have usually seen a few tours of duty. But they are still a great way to get your feet wet and determine if it is something worth while. Cheers!
I agree. I bought a little Wagner about 12+ years ago for a little over $200. I've painted about 6 exteriors and a couple interiors. Best "bang for the buck" tool I've ever bought. If it ever wears out I'll buy another ASAP.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIYdo you need to sand a ceiling after painting with a glitter additive? wouldn't you get gliter and god knows what else falling down as you sand? can you paint ceiling satin finish when adding glitter?ive heard about clear gloss over the glitter paint,but id like to paint white satin on ceiling with the glitter mixed in ,which should make it glossy instead of clear gloss because i don't want to keep the ceiling color the way it is.thank you
og jenny I don't know if you can successfully add glitter to an airless sprayer. I personally would think the glitter would jam up the inline filter. Maybe someone else can give you a better answer on that. However.....yes you can use an airless sprayer on a ceiling! In fact I highly recommend it! Especially if your ceiling has popcorn or some other kind of texture to it.
Airless sprayer was one of my best investments during my renovation. However, once the floor was installed, I purchased the roller attachment and drop cloth, because it was faster than taping off everything. I'd also recommend a respirator.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY The most important of chrism's post is USE A RESPIRATOR. Your lungs will thank you. And encourage your viewers to also use respirators. Atomized paint is very bad for you.
Yeah I can't believe he's not wearing a respirator, even though he's doing a tutorial because that pain gets EVERYWHERE!! I painted my house with a sprayer and my face would be covered in bits of paint dust and I would get the gnarliest boogers, so just imagine what gets in your lungs if you don't wear a good mask.
It would be interesting to see a video about cleaning the sprayer when you're done, for short term and also long term storage. I know there are some products out there that can be used for a thorough cleaning, especially when you wanna put the machine away for a longer period of time. Also, more information about the spray tips, sizes, purposes etc. I always avoided painting, but the more I find out about it, the more I wanna give it a go.
Lol you should always clean the rug afterwards. It's a key step that should never be stepped. And that is not how you switch paint in your rig. And don't ever use a rig without correctly and safely know how to use it. Spray rigs are one of the most dangerous tools in construction. Before you touch a sprayer look up injection wound.
Thanks for the encouragement. I’m doing a whole house renovation for the first time. Your videos are very helpful. I removed pop corn ceiling, will be painting soon. The first room took hours for two coats with a roller. Go to fast you get ceiling paint raining down on you. I’m going to pick one of those up
Another great video. Last year, we tried to hire someone to paint our new cottage. As you know everyone was busy, so I thought of renting one but a friend of mine said they are hard to use. Good thing I waited. Now I learnt it`s not that bad to learn and it`ll be cheaper to buy then renting. Maybe even will start a side hassle. 🤝
Oh my, what a beautiful tool! My only regret is not knowing this 2 years ago when i was doing my 1600sq ft basement gut job. Keep up the fine video's, never a dud on this channel
Awesome demonstration. I think this is the way to go as we have a whole house we're renovating. Got my eyes on that round sander too. Never seen that type before...
I picked up the x5 version, having no experience myself. Knocked out a complete 2 br apartment , ceiling, walls, trim, in under 2 hours. Now I have about 2 hours worth of drools to touchup and Im done. Great sprayer :)
It’s all about finger pressure & masking up. Once you get your mix correct - if you need to add water - as fresh plaster or paint thick. Plan your height if spraying ceilings A step up or large area - trestle with planks. Wear a mask. As he said spray ceiling from window light enter - so you won’t see shadows. You are basically using the spray like back hand slaps - window wiper style.
Enjoy your videos - they've helped me so much over the past few years. I bought a Graco Magnum about 6 years ago but it really wasn't the answer I was looking for. It produces a really nice finish on doors and trim but using it seems to be more work than it saves. It's good for large areas of new work (like your new basement) but for repainting it requires so much work masking and covering up to prevent overspray and paint mist from getting everywhere. For small jobs it seems to waste so much paint that remains in the pipes. Even after draining to recover some of that paint there's still a lot to be flushed out. If you don't clean the sprayer thoroughly it's not going to perform well. As a general rule, if I'm doing anything that only needs a gallon or two of paint then the airless sprayer is not the tool. My experience, my opinion.
You are exactly right. I sprayed 240 sq ft of ceiling in this video, however it is part of a almost 2000 sq ft basement job, that I sprayed primer and then ceilings in the same day. Cheers!
Hi. Happy to hear your comment. Is like your advice, please. I just invested in a house fixer upper. I'm to do small projects. I'm not a painter at all. But time is a thing. I'm looking for something compact, inexpensive, does a relatively good job, no overspray! Thanks in advance
I’ve already rolled out the ceiling & walls while your setting up then went on vacation , came back & you still haven’t finished . Only good for very large areas. . & the machine sounds wounded . 1 coat cowboy . 🤠
Now I understand why you say DIY. Wear protective mask is a must! And a 12inch extension so you are not going up and down the scaffold. Also my hep to remove the spray tip when priming or cleaning machine. Avoiding pressure back splash.
pro tip when priming your airless, after you see paint come out of the return hose, hold down the trigger on your gun before turning the prime valve, then turn it on while you''re still holding the trigger so it doesn't pressurize and make a mess, once paint comes through the hose, let go of trigger and you're ready to go
Just purchased a lovely 1965 house with sand swirl wall texture. Unfortunately, we had to refinish the hardwoods before painting all the walls and ceilings. Would it make sense spray primer on all surfaces, then spray the ceilings, then mask the ceilings and spray the walls. Was thinking of replacing the baseboards thereafter, so I won't have to worry as much about overspray of my refinished floors. Any suggestions to improve this plan?
Thank you Professor Jeff! You’re helping me work smarter. I’m still looking laughing about “ a bathroom looking like a storage locker “! True very consistent paint pattern.
Years ago, I had a paint sprayer. Never could get it dialed-in properly. Not sure if something was wrong with it, more likely user error. But after wasting untold amounts of money trying to get the settings right, I finally got rid of it and haven't tried spraying since. Renting one sounds like a great option, though!
Spraying is great, if your drywall finish work is up to snuff. Otherwise, using a high build primer and a roller will impart a light orange peel texture and cover a lot of minor imperfections, saving a ton of time touching up and sanding areas with compound.
At the 4:00 minute mark, when you are clearing the line of paint, you might want to remove the spray tip off the gun. It makes it much easier to control. After you have the ceiling paint starting to come through, you can shoot the paint into your new paint supply to make sure the line is fully cleared out and any residue is mixed in. Also, if you have a bit of debris and you reverse the tip to clear it, don't shoot into the paint you are using, as that just puts that debris back into the mix. A few dollars spent on some tip extensions (6 inch, 12 inch and 18 inch) makes it easier to spray ceilings without having to use a scaffold step. Backrolling the primer is additional work, but I believe well worth the effort involved.
When priming the sprayer and filling the hose with paint. Take the spray tip off from the spray gun. It will go a lot faster and save your tip. Everything on these sprayers are hand tight. Meaning every connection of the sprayer is hand twistable
I have the exact same sprayer that I "inherited" while painting my house. Spent longer protecting what I didn't want to paint than I actually did painting.
Pro tip , always either power mix your paint with paddle on drill ,or ask for it to be put in shaker machine ,at place of purchase, especially with tinted product ,two hits with a stick isn't enough,eye protection and a decent respirator is also very important,a Lung full of paint any paint is worth about ten years smoking
What grit sandpaper would I use when sanding ceilings and walls? I have watched a few of your videos now, and either I missed it or it's not mentioned. I'm a beginner. I'm guessing it's around 180-240? Thanks
just so one may know. . . the lines on each side of the pattern at low pressure is called "fingering" and the perfect, desired result at the medium pressure there is termed "feathering". . . you want feathering as you can see. *thumbs up*
When i get my machine from home depot i hook the garden hose up to it and prime it with water, then put the filter back on the hose ans put it in a bucket of water and run jt to get out all the air. I also clean the filter in the handle (somwtimes they dont clean it). Then once i run a cycle of water through it and it works i put a 5 gallon bucket of paint for the hose and get all of the water out of the system. Similar process to clean it, except you can use the garden hose to flush the paint then speay water out of the tip in forward and reverse to clean it then clean the filter in the handle.
works great in an empty house; not so much in a fully furnished home with curtains and such. Can you show how best and what materials to use to prep a furnished room for a spray painter like this please?
I was taught by an old-timer painter that when using a spray gun of ANY make or model you should strain your paint. You'd be surprised at what you'll find in the bottom of the strainer and you won't clog your gun.
Hi. Love your content. Off the subject question. I have a glossy white tile that needs to get fixed. Like a small crack. Is there a product I can buy that will fix the issue? Instead of changing the full tile. Thx
I too enjoy your channel and this was helpful to learn more about the airless sprayer. For painting ceiling tiles what type of paint do you recommend or use? I'm getting ready to paint a 2400 sq foot church with a sprayer and someone at Sherwin Williams said they have seen cases where if someone uses traditional paint, the acustical tiles might sag and suggested Dry Fall? It's a lot more expensive and just wondering if there is a problem using regular water based paint? Thanks.....
Airless is without a doubt the best way to go. I’ve used them to spray ceilings in office buildings and Store locations. Serious money can be made. My estimate was half of what 3 different guys wanted and I still made money. There’s nearly no overspray. Gun cleaning after a full day of spraying becomes a pain. If the machine is not seriously taken care of you’ll be sorry! Allow time for proper maintenance.
That’s the tip of when u trying to get the paint threw the hole when u first start it up comes out faster n helps with the mess the way u did it with spraying into the bucket with the tip on makes a mess all over the person
Not with modern paints. especially if they are labelled for use with a sprayer. Cheers not needed anymore since modern products have additives to self level after application. old paints did not and it was necessary then. Cheers!
I started with that model of sprayer and used the crap out of it. It finally quit and I bought one of the professional grade ones and I was surprised to learn how idiot proof the weekend warrior ones are. And they definitely make projects like this a breeze. Down fall is that if a part breaks it’s usually cheaper to just replace the machine.
Can i use any type of paint with the machine or is it specific for the machine? And can i use lets say water proofing ceiling paint like for when you have leaks to stop them?
use an extension so you can hit the ceiling and walk the whole ceiling with out the need for the scaffold also if you take the tip off before purging the primer it will come out much cleaner in the bucket with more of a flow than a spray. the pressure is built because of the tip... and that is my tip ...good day! and as usual thanks for this awesome video!
Most people forget that there is an inline filter in the gun that needs cleaning too. At least there should be one! I've taken some out that were PACKED with crap!
Don't breathe that stuff
@@davidregan9872it’s one of the first things I pull when cleaning the gun because it holds so much paint and the amount of trash it pulls from new, sealed buckets is crazy
Yeah, I've been told by older painters that back then the paint was more clean. But now I just clean it or check it each use 🎉
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You're a blessing!
Thank you for empowering people to take the initiative on home renovation.
Cheers
Our pleasure! Cheers Louka!
you should always strain the paint before using in a sprayer and also stir thoroughly.... Also you should remove dust from ceiling after sanding as the sprayer will blow the dust onto your wet surfaces and some will also be left behind... To get the best results you can't leave out the basics. You shouldn't stop and start across the surface as you will create build ups.... Use a spray extension and then you can walk along spraying the full length in one pass.... Tips from my 40 years painting and decorating. really enjoy your videos a lot. Keep it up
@anthonysmissions, you are absolutely right. About 45 years ago, I had an old timer professional painter teach me how to use airless and pressure pot systems. The basics that you just mentioned are pretty much exactly what he said to me, over and over again until I got it right according to his instructions. Thank you for pointing that out.
He’s trying to do a short TH-cam video, this is not a professional tutorial
Sounds like a pain in the arse. 😂
Have this machine and absolutely love it. Like others have said, tons of work goes into masking everything first, but once it's all masked, it makes the actual painting a total breeze.
Totally agree!
This is what’s so time consuming. The darn prep and tape, covering and so many little details.
I just bought the X7. Haven't used it yet. I'm getting all the stuff to remodel my kitchen and then it game time. I'm excited to test it out.
I love your videos. They are always wonderful. It's like having a dad look out for me & help me with the big expensive intimidating stuff. Thank you for all that you do.
i can be your dad if you want
The way you explain and encourage people is amazing, I am working on my unfinished basement wire roughing is almost complete hey I just copied your bathroom with heated towel rack, heated mirror heated floor. I am so excited, I appreciate your hard work may almighty bless you! 😊
He Has and continues to. Cheers happy to be of some help!
I absolutely love our airless sprayer! It has been one of my best purchases. We've used it for our whole house. Even our kids have used it in their homes. The best thing is there is no more brush or roller marks! This was key for me as I have struggled over the years, trying to achieve a smooth finish on my house trim. Especially painting kitchen cabinets.Ours is about three years old now and still going strong. I'm not sure how long they last, but considering we're not using it every day like pros do, I'm hopeful it last for many more years. I think the key is cleaning it well when you're done. We rented one first, and that thing was in bad shape. It looked like it had been ridden hard and put away wet ! Lol!
rental tools have usually seen a few tours of duty. But they are still a great way to get your feet wet and determine if it is something worth while. Cheers!
I agree. I bought a little Wagner about 12+ years ago for a little over $200. I've painted about 6 exteriors and a couple interiors. Best "bang for the buck" tool I've ever bought. If it ever wears out I'll buy another ASAP.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIYdo you need to sand a ceiling after painting with a glitter additive? wouldn't you get gliter and god knows what else falling down as you sand? can you paint ceiling satin finish when adding glitter?ive heard about clear gloss over the glitter paint,but id like to paint white satin on ceiling with the glitter mixed in ,which should make it glossy instead of clear gloss because i don't want to keep the ceiling color the way it is.thank you
wait,can you add glitter to that paint sprayer ? ive seen terrible reviews about paint sprayers.can you use sprayer on ceiling?
og jenny I don't know if you can successfully add glitter to an airless sprayer. I personally would think the glitter would jam up the inline filter. Maybe someone else can give you a better answer on that. However.....yes you can use an airless sprayer on a ceiling! In fact I highly recommend it! Especially if your ceiling has popcorn or some other kind of texture to it.
Airless sprayer was one of my best investments during my renovation. However, once the floor was installed, I purchased the roller attachment and drop cloth, because it was faster than taping off everything. I'd also recommend a respirator.
I only use my sprayer inside for priming and ceilings. then I do floors and cut and roll walls and trim. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY The most important of chrism's post is USE A RESPIRATOR. Your lungs will thank you. And encourage your viewers to also use respirators. Atomized paint is very bad for you.
@@demophys4883 he never uses a respirator, its insane to think that he is not using one with an aerosolized latex paint but i guess each his own.
Yeah I can't believe he's not wearing a respirator, even though he's doing a tutorial because that pain gets EVERYWHERE!!
I painted my house with a sprayer and my face would be covered in bits of paint dust and I would get the gnarliest boogers, so just imagine what gets in your lungs if you don't wear a good mask.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY what type/ size tip do you use?
It would be interesting to see a video about cleaning the sprayer when you're done, for short term and also long term storage. I know there are some products out there that can be used for a thorough cleaning, especially when you wanna put the machine away for a longer period of time. Also, more information about the spray tips, sizes, purposes etc. I always avoided painting, but the more I find out about it, the more I wanna give it a go.
Great suggestion!
Lol you should always clean the rug afterwards. It's a key step that should never be stepped. And that is not how you switch paint in your rig. And don't ever use a rig without correctly and safely know how to use it. Spray rigs are one of the most dangerous tools in construction. Before you touch a sprayer look up injection wound.
I agree that a cleaning video would be great. I'm not as afraid of the spraying as I am afraid of messing up the tool from improper cleaning.
Idaho painter has a ton on sprayers and spray tips
Yes, how to clean it will be a great video to help us
I really appreciate the instruction of how to set up & use the airless sprayer. Now to see if my husband's old one still works or if I need a new one.
Best of success Julia!
just love the way you do things and present things. thank you very much for your hard work helping the average folk.. Cheers!
My pleasure! Always willing to help folks who are wanting to help themselves. Cheers!
Thanks for the encouragement. I’m doing a whole house renovation for the first time. Your videos are very helpful. I removed pop corn ceiling, will be painting soon. The first room took hours for two coats with a roller. Go to fast you get ceiling paint raining down on you. I’m going to pick one of those up
Cheers!
Another great video. Last year, we tried to hire someone to paint our new cottage. As you know everyone was busy, so I thought of renting one but a friend of mine said they are hard to use. Good thing I waited. Now I learnt it`s not that bad to learn and it`ll be cheaper to buy then renting. Maybe even will start a side hassle. 🤝
That is awesome! Just be sure to practice on scrap first. Cheers!
Oh my, what a beautiful tool! My only regret is not knowing this 2 years ago when i was doing my 1600sq ft basement gut job. Keep up the fine video's, never a dud on this channel
Thanks! 👍
Awesome demonstration. I think this is the way to go as we have a whole house we're renovating. Got my eyes on that round sander too. Never seen that type before...
I love this man! He makes my life soo much easier as a DIY'er wannabe
Best channel on TH-cam! So glad to see you are still making videos!
Wow, thanks! Got many years left in me still!
I picked up the x5 version, having no experience myself. Knocked out a complete 2 br apartment , ceiling, walls, trim, in under 2 hours. Now I have about 2 hours worth of drools to touchup and Im done. Great sprayer :)
Thanks a bunch. I learned enough to confidently spray my 8:54 ceilings today ✌️
Thank you very much for sharing Paint Your Ceiling FAST With This Pro Technique us !!!
My question. Should you prime coat after applying PVA to new drywall? Will it make for a better finish? And one or two final coats needed?
I've been intimidated by spraying for a while. Not sure why. Thanks for the encouragement! I'll try it next time when I do my bathroom renovation.
Great opportunity to give it a try. Cheers!
It’s all about finger pressure & masking up.
Once you get your mix correct - if you need to add water - as fresh plaster or paint thick.
Plan your height if spraying ceilings
A step up or large area - trestle with planks.
Wear a mask.
As he said spray ceiling from window light enter - so you won’t see shadows.
You are basically using the spray like back hand slaps - window wiper style.
Cheers Andrew!
the way jeff says "process" is perfect.
Cheers!
You can get an extender for the sprayer, so you could reach the ceiling from the floor
That manual disk sander makes so much sense, its real easy to make lines with sandpaper edges. This would avoid that
exactly! Cheers!
Enjoy your videos - they've helped me so much over the past few years. I bought a Graco Magnum about 6 years ago but it really wasn't the answer I was looking for. It produces a really nice finish on doors and trim but using it seems to be more work than it saves. It's good for large areas of new work (like your new basement) but for repainting it requires so much work masking and covering up to prevent overspray and paint mist from getting everywhere. For small jobs it seems to waste so much paint that remains in the pipes. Even after draining to recover some of that paint there's still a lot to be flushed out. If you don't clean the sprayer thoroughly it's not going to perform well. As a general rule, if I'm doing anything that only needs a gallon or two of paint then the airless sprayer is not the tool. My experience, my opinion.
You are exactly right. I sprayed 240 sq ft of ceiling in this video, however it is part of a almost 2000 sq ft basement job, that I sprayed primer and then ceilings in the same day. Cheers!
Hi. Happy to hear your comment. Is like your advice, please. I just invested in a house fixer upper. I'm to do small projects. I'm not a painter at all. But time is a thing. I'm looking for something compact, inexpensive, does a relatively good job, no overspray! Thanks in advance
Great video. Especially the adjustment for the two lines. I had an issue with mine spraying extra on the outsides of the fan on one job.
Would love a video on prepping room before using a sprayer on ceilings. Thank you!
I’ve already rolled out the ceiling & walls while your setting up then went on vacation , came back & you still haven’t finished . Only good for very large areas. . & the machine sounds wounded . 1 coat cowboy . 🤠
Now I understand why you say DIY.
Wear protective mask is a must!
And a 12inch extension so you are not going up and down the scaffold.
Also my hep to remove the spray tip when priming or cleaning machine. Avoiding pressure back splash.
pro tip when priming your airless, after you see paint come out of the return hose, hold down the trigger on your gun before turning the prime valve, then turn it on while you''re still holding the trigger so it doesn't pressurize and make a mess, once paint comes through the hose, let go of trigger and you're ready to go
Love your videos. Very clear practicable steps to follow. Love the way you put in how its not supposed to be as well ie low pressure produces lines
I bought my airless from Harbor Frieght half the price and did wonders painting my 80s popcorn ceiling
nice.
as usual helpful and very good video....
Cheers ! Happy to help
Great content, and great presentation. You'd be an excellent trade college instructor.
Just bought this and I found this. Thanks!
Just purchased a lovely 1965 house with sand swirl wall texture. Unfortunately, we had to refinish the hardwoods before painting all the walls and ceilings. Would it make sense spray primer on all surfaces, then spray the ceilings, then mask the ceilings and spray the walls. Was thinking of replacing the baseboards thereafter, so I won't have to worry as much about overspray of my refinished floors. Any suggestions to improve this plan?
Thanks for the great content. Your timing of this video was perfect, just about to start spraying our drywalled basement.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks
Very well explained. Thank you
Thank you! Great video.
Picked up this same model and going to be using it shortly. Looking forward to it.
I’ve had that same one for about 15 . Clean it meticulously and put antifreeze in it and it will last you a long time too. Good luck.
Thank you Professor Jeff! You’re helping me work smarter. I’m still looking laughing about “ a bathroom looking like a storage locker “! True very consistent paint pattern.
We in the states, also have Glidden, behr at home depot,
By the time he's set this equipment up I've painted all my ceilings with the good old 9 inch roller ha
Nice tips, I will try this at home!
(from Italy)
Great ppe during sanding
I mastered painting the ceiling when I was about 13 years old.
Thank you for this video .👍👍
Years ago, I had a paint sprayer. Never could get it dialed-in properly. Not sure if something was wrong with it, more likely user error. But after wasting untold amounts of money trying to get the settings right, I finally got rid of it and haven't tried spraying since. Renting one sounds like a great option, though!
Spraying is great, if your drywall finish work is up to snuff. Otherwise, using a high build primer and a roller will impart a light orange peel texture and cover a lot of minor imperfections, saving a ton of time touching up and sanding areas with compound.
I love my Graco sprayer. I sprayed the entire exterior of my house in a few hours.
I’m struggling to decide between airless, and “aired” sprayers. What is your advice?
At the 4:00 minute mark, when you are clearing the line of paint, you might want to remove the spray tip off the gun. It makes it much easier to control.
After you have the ceiling paint starting to come through, you can shoot the paint into your new paint supply to make sure the line is fully cleared out and any residue is mixed in.
Also, if you have a bit of debris and you reverse the tip to clear it, don't shoot into the paint you are using, as that just puts that debris back into the mix.
A few dollars spent on some tip extensions (6 inch, 12 inch and 18 inch) makes it easier to spray ceilings without having to use a scaffold step.
Backrolling the primer is additional work, but I believe well worth the effort involved.
I was able to paint my entire 650 ft² rental house wall ceilings and all in an hour and a half with one of these
When priming the sprayer and filling the hose with paint. Take the spray tip off from the spray gun. It will go a lot faster and save your tip. Everything on these sprayers are hand tight. Meaning every connection of the sprayer is hand twistable
I have the exact same sprayer that I "inherited" while painting my house. Spent longer protecting what I didn't want to paint than I actually did painting.
I only use it on new construction before all the fixtures and trims are installed. Cheers!
how to get rid of the popcorn ceiling? any other solutions for popcorn ceiling?
Great video great view house 🏡 paint
Happy New year
Happy new year
brilliant
Always great content in these videos
That was awesome dude
Pro tip , always either power mix your paint with paddle on drill ,or ask for it to be put in shaker machine ,at place of purchase, especially with tinted product ,two hits with a stick isn't enough,eye protection and a decent respirator is also very important,a Lung full of paint any paint is worth about ten years smoking
what grit do you suggest for sanding the paint between coats?
What grit sandpaper would I use when sanding ceilings and walls? I have watched a few of your videos now, and either I missed it or it's not mentioned. I'm a beginner. I'm guessing it's around 180-240? Thanks
He used 220 in this video.
Thank You
Cheers!
Great video! Would save a lot of time, just a bit more prep over rollers too.
Very true!
just so one may know. . . the lines on each side of the pattern at low pressure is called "fingering" and the perfect, desired result at the medium pressure there is termed "feathering". . . you want feathering as you can see. *thumbs up*
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I have the x7 they are nice to use it you should have the extension hose it’s easier to use its kink free
When i get my machine from home depot i hook the garden hose up to it and prime it with water, then put the filter back on the hose ans put it in a bucket of water and run jt to get out all the air. I also clean the filter in the handle (somwtimes they dont clean it). Then once i run a cycle of water through it and it works i put a 5 gallon bucket of paint for the hose and get all of the water out of the system. Similar process to clean it, except you can use the garden hose to flush the paint then speay water out of the tip in forward and reverse to clean it then clean the filter in the handle.
I bought the x7 and handheld version variable 360 by graco. Best investments I made
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When it comes to priming new drywalls, which option is better: the Graco X5 or a roller?
Thanks for the video 👍
works great in an empty house; not so much in a fully furnished home with curtains and such. Can you show how best and what materials to use to prep a furnished room for a spray painter like this please?
Don't even try to use it masking up has to be spot on,get a decent roller instead.
I was taught by an old-timer painter that when using a spray gun of ANY make or model you should strain your paint. You'd be surprised at what you'll find in the bottom of the strainer and you won't clog your gun.
It worked, you da man!!!!
I love your videos so much
I like this guy he's funny
Great video! How would you then paint the walls the same way but with a different color and not hit the ceiling with it?
You have to cover the ceiling.
thank you for this video , saved me from buying a machine , i never knew home depot rented them .
Excellent video
Hi. Love your content.
Off the subject question. I have a glossy white tile that needs to get fixed. Like a small crack. Is there a product I can buy that will fix the issue? Instead of changing the full tile. Thx
Harbor Freight has one for under $300.00 - I love it.
Thanks! I need one for my new project down south I am starting soon.
How bad is the overspray? Will it just mop off of the floor? What would you prep or cover, windows doors, furniture if the rooms not empty?
I too enjoy your channel and this was helpful to learn more about the airless sprayer. For painting ceiling tiles what type of paint do you recommend or use? I'm getting ready to paint a 2400 sq foot church with a sprayer and someone at Sherwin Williams said they have seen cases where if someone uses traditional paint, the acustical tiles might sag and suggested Dry Fall? It's a lot more expensive and just wondering if there is a problem using regular water based paint? Thanks.....
Airless is without a doubt the best way to go. I’ve used them to spray ceilings in office buildings and Store locations.
Serious money can be made. My estimate was half of what 3 different guys wanted and I still made money.
There’s nearly no overspray.
Gun cleaning after a full day of spraying becomes a pain.
If the machine is not seriously taken care of you’ll be sorry! Allow time for proper maintenance.
That’s the tip of when u trying to get the paint threw the hole when u first start it up comes out faster n helps with the mess the way u did it with spraying into the bucket with the tip on makes a mess all over the person
Is there any sprayer for houses filled with furniture ans everything in it?
What grit sandpaper are you using for this? Is it prep maybe, like 120? Or finish, like 180?
Can you give me the link of sanding tool Or name ?
If there is texture on my wall, should I still sand between coat? I'm thinking no, but I want to make sure. TIA
You recommend back rolling?
Not with modern paints. especially if they are labelled for use with a sprayer. Cheers not needed anymore since modern products have additives to self level after application. old paints did not and it was necessary then. Cheers!
Amazing Video
I started with that model of sprayer and used the crap out of it. It finally quit and I bought one of the professional grade ones and I was surprised to learn how idiot proof the weekend warrior ones are. And they definitely make projects like this a breeze. Down fall is that if a part breaks it’s usually cheaper to just replace the machine.
very interesting. to hear that. Cheers!
Yeah, the cost for one part can run $50 less than a new machine, at which point....you're getting all new parts. :-/
Can i use any type of paint with the machine or is it specific for the machine? And can i use lets say water proofing ceiling paint like for when you have leaks to stop them?
and give us tip on fast easy full room painting if ya can what is better masking before paint or learn to do without masking tape with stedy hand?
I spray primer and ceilings and cut and roll walls no tape ever. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY hmm thanks
Whats the difference between this and the x5 that was used in your exterior paint video?