Paint sprayer (or other suggestions)

Hi Folks,

Any thoughts or comments on the electric paint sprayers, particularly for chalk / breathable paints?

I dislike painting so anything to make it easier / quicker will be good.
I don't mind masking (except for multi-pane windows) so happy with the prep work needed for spraying.

I have also wondered about a pole roller with a paint feed so any comments on those would also be appreciated.

Thanks,
Richard B.

https://www.periodproperty.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15214&p=216144&hilit=Spray#p216144

Earthborn clay paint killed it though - but worked well for limewash

I think painting windows is easier than masking them! Probably the same with walls. I like restoring guitars and have sprayed quite a few with cellulose lacquer and really wish there were ways of brushing cellulose, but there really aren't. I' not really sure it will save you time as I imagine the mess and washing equipment will be worse than the painting. Paint roller with feed sounds a good idea though!

a twig said:

Earthborn clay paint killed it though - but worked well for limewash

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That's what I fear, It's more like clay slip than clay paint.

plasticpigeon said:

I think painting windows is easier than masking them!

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For me it depends if it is a splash and dash touch up then I just paint but if it is a full strip and refurb with multiple coats I mask. (A good quality razer scraper makes a big difference for clean up as well.)


I have recently discovered cutting in and sash brushes which I find really help me with crisp lines.
I also love my paint pot. It has a area for scraping brushes, a slopped / ribbed area for mini rollers and a magnet for holding brushes.


Cheers,
Richard B.

RBailey said:

I also love my paint pot. It has a area for scraping brushes, a slopped / ribbed area for mini rollers and a magnet for holding brushes.

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That does look rather good. Just a shame it doesn't come with a lid. Still, I have lots of painting to do so could well invest in one...

Paint spraying - my only experience on a house was outside, on a previous pebbledashed house I hired an industrial sprayer to paint the walls. It wasn't worth the effort - by the time I'd masked up doors, windows, the edge of the roof, brickwork at the bottom, next door's cat etc etc - and then at the end of the day had to faff around cleaning the thing - I would have been better off with a paint kettle and a brush.

Feltwell said:

That does look rather good. Just a shame it doesn't come with a lid. Still, I have lots of painting to do so could well invest in one...

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I'd highly recommend one, the magnet for holding brushes is very good.

There is no lid but you can get disposable liners.

RBailey said:

I also love my paint pot. It has a area for scraping brushes, a slopped / ribbed area for mini rollers and a magnet for holding brushes.

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Well, I invested in one, and as Richard promised it's very good. I also bought some of the disposable liners.

But, being a tightwad, today I decided to wash one out and reuse it. A top tip though is if you are a tightwad like me, make sure the water isn't too hot, as otherwise they shrivel up in an instant and spray painty water everywhere. :roll: :lol:

Thanks for the hot water "tip".
After the dark blue tinted the plastic of the pot :roll: I am going to start using the disposable liners.

Just a quick update on this thread.

Not a paint sprayer but I ended up getting one of these:


Paint fed roller, "Wagner Paint Roller HandiRoll 550" £26.85 off amazon.

Makes bulk rolling really quick, you still have to cut and/or mask. Its also a bit painful to clean, but still a good buy.

Cheers,
Richard B.

Thanks for the update.
Vinyl paint.... hmm.

So does it work with proper 'period' paint?

Ivor

88v8 said:

So does it work with proper 'period' paint?

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Yes, works fine, I just forgot to take a photo.

I am not sure how it will hold up long term as I suspect clay based paint may be slightly abrasive. However, access to the O ring ring is really easy and it is designed to be greased with Vaseline. Also they are so cheap its not the end of the world it dies.

88v8 said:

Vinyl paint.... hmm.

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Correct, naughty but its upstairs and over the top of prior sins so I'm not worried.
I tend to take a hybrid approach; Downstairs / anywhere near the ground it is gypsum off, lime and only breathable.
Upstairs I am not so concerned although under the windows do / did seem to suffer with cracks and moisture under the windows as the walls are thinner. These all only get lime / breathable paint, that's primarily for the movement tolerance of lime.

Cheers,
Richard B.

Those paint pots are great. Top tip - in lieu of a lid use a disposable shower cap pinched from your next hotel visit (remember them?). The blue shoe covers work well too. Or, for now, cling film.

mardinor said:

Top tip - in lieu of a lid use a disposable shower cap pinched from your next hotel visit

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Curses - I've just come back today from a posh hotel that had 2 of them in the bathroom as well :roll:

I use cling film. But a shower cap is a good idea, I shall filch one on my next hotel visit if they provide any - next week, but it's with work so it's a cheap-ish hotel!