Anyone have a paint spray system they would recommend?

[peabbles]

I have a 6hp 25gal compressor so if i can just buy a sprayer and still get good results I would prefer to do that.

Or would I be better off renting a unit?

Thanks, Jim

[Rich]

There are one gallon sprayers that work really well - a little spendy for a single job though. There are also smaller ones that run around $50 or so. Results for most sprayers are pretty good - it's all about getting the adjustments on the nozzle correct. Take the time to adjust on a seperate piece before starting.

[peabbles]

We will be painting an entire house and all the trim so the time savings my be worth the $$. Any suggestions on what brands to consider first?

[Rich]

Campbell Hausfield has a couple that are decently priced - those are cup sprayers. You could get a Wagner too - not bad for a home project. I think between the 2 the max price is around $100.

[absrao]

Hi -
We are in same boat where we need to paint the whole interior house. Wondering what is good balance.. hand (roller) painting or machine (spray) painting .. suggestions are welcome.

[Rich]

For the interior I would cut in the corners and around trim and then hand roll the field. With spraying you have to mask everything .. everything.

[keepitfrozen]

Well, i'm coming into this thread sort of late but I did have a question. :) Do you gain any appearance benefits from using a sprayer to do interior painting, such as even smooth painting over a roller and brush. I'm thinking of buying a sprayer and really the only area i want to spray is inside the house that I'm currently living in and I'm guessing from your repose that most or all airless sprayers have alot of over spray or mist?

[Rich]

Mostly speed is whats gained. Anything we've sprayed we've always back-rolled so it has a similar texture to rolling. With the right nozzle and experience you can minimize overspray. I've seen some really good painters not mask much of anything.