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.
@@Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic 45 years ago there was no air sprayer we know today !!!!! How come you mention that there was a air sprayer 45 years ago ??????? Please show me proof that air sprayer exist 45 years ago ??? Thanks
@@TheJackyessir The earliest air paint sprayer was developed in 1887 by Joseph Binks, a maintenance supervisor at Marshall Field's Wholesale Store in Chicago. He created a hand-pumped cold-water paint spraying machine to apply whitewash to the subbasement walls of the store1. This invention marked the begin ning of spray painting as we know it today.
Love your show. One thing I learned the hard way is if your room has a lot of windows do a quick backroll with a roller for perfect eveness. It may seem like it's adding time but the light from the windows can show faning. Also the rental guys hate overspray on their machine's. Throw a tent of plastic on it or put in an opposing room verses the company chewing you out when returning lol.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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...
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
About to spray a 2 bedroom granny flat I built in an empty shed. This popped up pretty much at the right time. I bought an airless sprayer from our local hardware (Bunnings) in Australia.
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!
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.
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 :)
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?
Great video as always. One thing I suggest is getting tip extensions. They help keep your feet on the ground while painting ceilings. Another suggestion would be a spray sock hood, they're cheap as dirt at the box stores and keep the overspray out of your hair and beard. Cheers.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Flat paint is ok. I used to work for an outfit that sprayed everything, Flat ceilings, eggshell walls, oil based for trim and lacquer cabinets, so I got used to wearing the hood whenever we sprayed.
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.
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
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.
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!
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 . 🤠
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
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.
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
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?
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!
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
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?
Have you or will you do a video on potlight layout? I'm about to finish my basement and I'm not sure how many or where to put them. It's a straight 11x40 room.
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.....
I have the X5, the baby sister of your model. Bought it for a kitchen cabinet project. I'm sure due to the lack of skill, but it's much harder to use on cabinet doors due to the fact you cannot do long continuous strokes,. A lot of start and stop when doing cabinets, which results in waste and risk of large droplets (once again, probably due to my skill)
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.
Hey, I am doing a reno in my basement. about 30 X 16. Drop ceiling. Walls are already painted but will be re-primed and painted. Would you use the sprayer for the walls?
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 am convinced you have to backroll every spray coat on ceiling and walls for proper results and for the touchup factor down the road. Trim and doors can be sprayed and left alone. Why are people NOT backrolling? It is a must! I believe anyone not backrolling is afraid of their rolling skills and a bit on the lazy side. Not saying thats you but I have been in talks on some chatrooms and it seems its 70 for not backrolling and 30 for backrolling. I have been back rolling for a decade.
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.
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
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 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 RUclips video, this is not a professional tutorial
Sounds like a pain in the arse. 😂
@@Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic 45 years ago there was no air sprayer we know today !!!!! How come you mention that there was a air sprayer 45 years ago ???????
Please show me proof that air sprayer exist 45 years ago ??? Thanks
@@TheJackyessir The earliest air paint sprayer was developed in 1887 by Joseph Binks, a maintenance supervisor at Marshall Field's Wholesale Store in Chicago. He created a hand-pumped cold-water paint spraying machine to apply whitewash to the subbasement walls of the store1. This invention marked the begin
ning of spray painting as we know it today.
Love your show. One thing I learned the hard way is if your room has a lot of windows do a quick backroll with a roller for perfect eveness. It may seem like it's adding time but the light from the windows can show faning. Also the rental guys hate overspray on their machine's. Throw a tent of plastic on it or put in an opposing room verses the company chewing you out when returning lol.
Also the rental tips can be finished so If you rent buy a fresh tip, one appropriate for your job.
If you have to back roll why spray?
You're a blessing!
Thank you for empowering people to take the initiative on home renovation.
Cheers
Our pleasure! Cheers Louka!
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!
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 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
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?
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.
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 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.
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!
Thanks
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!
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! 👍
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!
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 love this man! He makes my life soo much easier as a DIY'er wannabe
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...
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
About to spray a 2 bedroom granny flat I built in an empty shed. This popped up pretty much at the right time. I bought an airless sprayer from our local hardware (Bunnings) in Australia.
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!
Best channel on RUclips! So glad to see you are still making videos!
Wow, thanks! Got many years left in me still!
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!
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 :)
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?
Great video as always. One thing I suggest is getting tip extensions. They help keep your feet on the ground while painting ceilings. Another suggestion would be a spray sock hood, they're cheap as dirt at the box stores and keep the overspray out of your hair and beard. Cheers.
i get it, however with flat paint that has no acrylic overspray is a quick fix when I get home. Cheers!
Great tips!! I have a 10 and 20 extension for my sprayer and I always use a respirator. But what’s a sock hood?
like a shower cap
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Flat paint is ok. I used to work for an outfit that sprayed everything, Flat ceilings, eggshell walls, oil based for trim and lacquer cabinets, so I got used to wearing the hood whenever we sprayed.
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.
Thank you very much for sharing Paint Your Ceiling FAST With This Pro Technique us !!!
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!
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.
I’m struggling to decide between airless, and “aired” sprayers. What is your advice?
Would love a video on prepping room before using a sprayer on ceilings. Thank you!
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.
what grit do you suggest for sanding the paint between coats?
Thanks a bunch. I learned enough to confidently spray my 8:54 ceilings today ✌️
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.
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!
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 . 🤠
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When it comes to priming new drywalls, which option is better: the Graco X5 or a roller?
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
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.
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?
how to get rid of the popcorn ceiling? any other solutions for popcorn ceiling?
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
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.
What grit sandpaper are you using for this? Is it prep maybe, like 120? Or finish, like 180?
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!
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
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
We in the states, also have Glidden, behr at home depot,
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.
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.
I bought my airless from Harbor Frieght half the price and did wonders painting my 80s popcorn ceiling
nice.
doesn’t the dust from the sanding affect the paint job? You don’t need to clean it?
Great content, and great presentation. You'd be an excellent trade college instructor.
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?
Have you or will you do a video on potlight layout? I'm about to finish my basement and I'm not sure how many or where to put them. It's a straight 11x40 room.
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.....
I have the X5, the baby sister of your model. Bought it for a kitchen cabinet project. I'm sure due to the lack of skill, but it's much harder to use on cabinet doors due to the fact you cannot do long continuous strokes,. A lot of start and stop when doing cabinets, which results in waste and risk of large droplets (once again, probably due to my skill)
I suggest lowering the pressure for small spaces. Cheers!
There are a variety of tip sizes available. They have a category for fine finish sprays, which I think have a green color code.
What quality paint brand would you recommend for spraying without having to thin it down? Or is it necessary to thin?
Can you give me the link of sanding tool Or name ?
Very helpful video, thanks. Can I use this sprayer, or any other high pressure sprayer, to pain high-gloss paint? Cheers!
Thanks for the great content. Your timing of this video was perfect, just about to start spraying our drywalled basement.
Glad it was helpful!
using a sprayer light paint over ralph lauren red, we should still begin by cutting in?
If there is texture on my wall, should I still sand between coat? I'm thinking no, but I want to make sure. TIA
I mastered painting the ceiling when I was about 13 years old.
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.
Is there any sprayer for houses filled with furniture ans everything in it?
as usual helpful and very good video....
Cheers ! Happy to help
Does one coat work for only white on white? What if you’re going from white to a dark color? Thanks for the vid! 👍
Whats the difference between this and the x5 that was used in your exterior paint video?
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
Greetings. Do you need to clean the surface after sanding? Would the paint stick if the surface wasn't cleaned?
He literally said you didn't need to clean it. Just sand it. All the dust just falls off because it is painted.
I would clean it. Just mildly to get any remaining particles off of the ceiling or walls prior. I would also sand very lightly after the first coat.
what are the difference between primer and undercoat?
ive mostly just used undercoat when i did a bit of painting.
so does the mist/spray end up in the air i.e. are you breathing it? I sense this method leaves a cloud in the air?
What about high ceilings in a staircase that you cannot reach with a lader or other construction ?
Hey, I am doing a reno in my basement. about 30 X 16. Drop ceiling. Walls are already painted but will be re-primed and painted. Would you use the sprayer for the walls?
Do I need to remove dust after mudding, before spraying primer?
@Jeff do you have an affiliate link to the X7? I only see X5 in your Amazon favorites.
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!
Hey would this work to repaint a ceiling, and would you have to go back and roll it and do you need to mask off to everything to use this
I love my Graco sprayer. I sprayed the entire exterior of my house in a few hours.
I am convinced you have to backroll every spray coat on ceiling and walls for proper results and for the touchup factor down the road. Trim and doors can be sprayed and left alone. Why are people NOT backrolling? It is a must! I believe anyone not backrolling is afraid of their rolling skills and a bit on the lazy side. Not saying thats you but I have been in talks on some chatrooms and it seems its 70 for not backrolling and 30 for backrolling. I have been back rolling for a decade.
Just bought this and I found this. Thanks!
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.
It worked, you da man!!!!
No need to mix the paint when you switch over? I've just bought my first home and this is 1st on my list for the reno
not with a flat ceiling paint. Cheers!
Very well explained. Thank you
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
You did not have to mix the paint with water or product to thin it out to spray !?? That paint was ready to be sprayed ?
Would you suggest covering up furniture and carpets before spraying?
lol yes...obviously.
Do u have any ino on painting high ceiling DYI ? thanks in advance.
I have the x7 they are nice to use it you should have the extension hose it’s easier to use its kink free
Great video great view house 🏡 paint
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Happy new year
What airless sprayer do you recommend?
What tip is that you are using for the spray gun?