When choosing an airless paint sprayer for your projects, consider
these five important things: Watts – The higher the wattage, the
better able the paint sprayer will be to handle thick materials with
ease. Paint sprayers range from 80 watts (great for thin materials
such as stain) to 120 watts (great for the thickest of materials).
Flow or Gallons per Hour – This determines how quickly the paint
will lay down on the project. Square Feet per Hour – Knowing this
helps determine how fast a project can be completed with the paint
sprayer. Materials – Most sprayers call out which materials are
best utilized with which sprayers. Consider both current and future
projects to determine the best paint sprayer for your needs. Paint
sprayers can spray a range of thin to thick materials, such as:
semi-transparent stain clear wood preservative water sealer varnish
oil-based paint oil-based stain or latex paint (depending on the power
of the unit) Type of Project – Sprayer packaging should also list if
it is best for light, medium, heavy or extra heavy-duty projects. If
you want a fine finish, then an HVLP sprayer is the best sprayer for
your needs as this sprayer features a fine finish with minimal
overspray. Again, consider both current and future projects when
choosing the best paint sprayer for your needs.
