First Time Using Graco™ Airless Paint Sprayer | Part 2 - Use And Tips For Beginners

[@GettinBelizy]

SKIP TO 2:26 if you already watched PART 1! Please be prepared - this is an overly detailed, slow-paced, and slightly boring overview of first time users muddling through a slightly complex setup/use/clean-up process. Although, by no means an entertainment video, it may come in handy for anyone overwhelmed with the 'beginner' aspects of this airless paint sprayer. Enjoy!

[@robinhawkins335]

Simple solution is play speed. I went 1.75 times and the video was very useful. TY

[@eddiemathews5379]

I personally thank you for taking the time to put so much detail into this. I am new to using an airless, and found this so helpful. Thank you!!!

[@GettinBelizy]

We wanted to put detailed info in the video that we wish we could have gotten when we started. So glad it was helpful!

[@mirandarightsallrightsrese8327]

Great video. Don’t listen to the haters. I give you four and half stars for you video.

[@rubengonzalez7376]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@katiesteele9495]

Thank you for this series. After buying the x5 and reading the instruction manual, I was almost SCARED into just returning the thing. I will now, give it a try, I have a very large deck to stain.

[@GettinBelizy]

Thanks Katie! That's exactly why we made the series - it seemed daunting to us as well. But, hang in. It will make the deck project go SO much smoother. Happy spraying!

[@chonghwang8028]

If you are a beginner first time user, practice with just water in your backyard and fence. Most biggest accident is sprayer is under tremendous pressure and you turn the knob (or prime / spray switch) make the hose in the paint can jump and splash paint all over somebody’s room. When you clean after work, always turn the switch to prime position to relieve pressure and ( turn power off) then pull the trigger after removed tip. My point is when you are not spraying on the walls or ceilings never pull the trigger with pressure. Sometimes we forget especially when we are in hurry and those accidents make you clean the mess all day.

[@ProgenyOfCain]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I have to use this sprayer starting tomorrow for a significant project, and this (along with part 1) is a nice and thorough overview for a first-time user.

[@GettinBelizy]

So glad! Drop us a line about how it goes. Happy spraying!

[@JonathanClark66]

Great video, my wife and I bought our retirement house and it needs painted in every room, and you help us with the DIY painting decision. Thank you again.

[@GettinBelizy]

Great! Enjoy working on your forever home!

[@yakittyyeah7649]

Thanks for sharing this info on the Graco sprayer. Also, on the Mr. Clean, I didn't know that would remove paint.

[@GettinBelizy]

You are welcome! Yes, the magic eraser works well on over-spray on baseboards. I doubt it would work as well on a porous surface, however.

[@tribulationprepper787]

A pressure gauge for the unit is a good investment. About $35 on Amazon. Takes the guesswork out of setting pressures for the various size sprayer tips.

[@Justinhicks77]

Do you have a link?

[@kenmcf]

I had an X7 which I painted my home with. Sold it after. I have another small project, so I just bought an X5. I wanted to refresh on the procedures. I was happy with the X7 so i figured the X5 will be the same. I don't think this video was available the first time with the X7. Nice and clear video. thanks for taking the time. And not adding annoying music. that the absolute worst.

[@kenmcf]

Inside I always just roll...too much prep :>> but you are lucky you had a totally empty room.

[@GettinBelizy]

Thanks! Did you like the X5 as much as the X7? Either way, happy spraying!

[@GettinBelizy]

Not completely empty, we had carpet ... hence the many hours of taping. :-)

[@kenmcf]

@@GettinBelizy its supposed to arrive today so we'll see.. I will use within the next week. I am sure its pretty much the same. Same guns.

[@reeceacayan1084]

Thanks for the video. I bought mine a couple of weeks ago and I haven’t open mine yet. I just got it when it was on sale for my summer painting diy projects.

[@No1TasLis]

Thank you for sharing. Hope you're Hope in Belize!

[@snowdust2752]

Thank you so much for your great instructions from you and your wife... I bought a used one that I had to clean up alot.

[@GettinBelizy]

So glad it helped! Does your used unit work okay after a little tlc? Let us know how it goes!

[@Samil101]

Very very well made video, definitely not amateurs lol seriously good job. Excellent choice of music as well, hope you get multiple offers on your 🏡

[@GettinBelizy]

Thanks so much! Multiple offers would definitely be nice!

[@andynewfriends]

Thanks for the video. Not sure if someone already asked these questions. How much over-spray/mist does it make while you are painting? From what I can tell you made the ceiling and the walls same color. Do you think it would be hard to paint the walls and the ceiling two different colors? Not sure how hard it would be to keep the ceiling clean from the over-spray/mist while you're painting the walls at where the wall meets the ceiling.

[@GettinBelizy]

Hi Andy! Very little mist. The overspray only reaches a few inches in either direction if you are proper distance from the surface. Painting ceiling and walls two different colors would require wide tape or a hand held paint shield, so it would be a bit of extra work. Happy spraying!

[@dennisrankin1703]

Chris - I am just a novice at this. Last year I brushed and rolled my pergola - back breaking and took a lot of time. Had a privacy fence installed last year and plan on staining it. So, to save my back, I am buying a sprayer. Your tips are invaluable - learned a lot. You have not commented or videoed a fence project. I am looking at Cabot semi-transparent stain (used on pergola). This is an oil based stained. Can you comment on staining the fence with oil base stain and on the cleanup of the sprayer? Should I look into a different product to apply to the fence? Thanks

[@akede2001]

Your videos would be so much better if you weren't so quiet, and then blast overlay music on top at 4x the volume of the rest of your vids. Otherwise it was helpful and good info.

[@GettinBelizy]

Agreed. And thanks!

[@akede2001]

@@GettinBelizy thank you, sir! For the helpful vids. Really love watching your stuff.

[@studygodsword5937]

@@GettinBelizy I will never subscribe to a channel that totally washes out people's voices by background music that makes you turn down volume, and then turn it up again over and over and over again!

[@frankmontez6853]

I might get one a Graco Magnum X5 saves a lot of work . I've never used one but have seen them being used at jobsites since I've worked construction . Yeah i was getting one before I ran into unexpected replacement expense of new water heater OUCH . Might still get one in the near future

[@GettinBelizy]

They do save time on bigger jobs, for sure.

[@pauljohnson5546]

Very good detail for a beginner. I wish the music was softer and the talking was louder.

[@GettinBelizy]

The music is too loud. Sorry about that!

[@mysteryman5213]

Great intro to this sprayer. I watched your part one as well. Quite helpful TY. I just purchased the X5 and can't wait to use it. I have to ask about the job taking 4 gallons of paint to complete just 360 sq. ft of wall. That to me seems to be quite a lot of paint. Unless of course you laid on 2 or 3 coats. I've painted a similar amount of area with two coats using conventional brush & roller method and had a pint left over from ONE gallon. Granted it took considerably longer than 1.5 hrs but damn...4 gallons? wowsers!

[@GettinBelizy]

So, it was all the walls AND ceiling (including the 3 large dormer window cubbies down one wall. And we were newbies so probably wasted a lot of paint. But, it was a LOT of surface area covered.

[@LeopardLFD14]

Thank you for sharing. We are about to do our exterior and this info was very useful. Great job.

[@GettinBelizy]

Glad it helped! Happy spraying!

[@Hateweek1984]

Very informative, I'm much better at visual learning and your series helped me a lot! Thank you guys for sharing!

[@GettinBelizy]

So glad it helped!

[@Arlo360-Official]

What you need to add to your square footage is ceiling height. For example, a 10X10 bedroom with an 8 foot ceiling is 800 SF. Add 100 for the ceiling. You should need a little over 2 gallons of paint.

[@GettinBelizy]

Very true. These ceilings were only 8 feet high.

[@chonghwang8028]

@@GettinBelizy A 10•10 bedroom wall area is 320sq and ceiling 100. So total area of painting is 420 square feet. That’s my guessing.

[@camaro02dk]

With the time consumption on prep, I am almost like is it just faster to do roller.

[@michaeliannone2577]

12 hours to prep?, that must be a mistake..lol I agree, brush and roll

[@ResidenceRescueLLC]

@@michaeliannone2577 12hrs prep is crazy...they just slow af.

[@bobshanery5152]

@@ResidenceRescueLLC Well they are new. That is what most people buying a sprayer like this will be. (New) Generally to spray one room its not really worth it to bust out a sprayer. A beginner to painting could probably roll/(tape base) in about 5hrs for that one room. Spraying really shines when you do multiple areas at a time and have large areas/walls

[@tribulationprepper787]

Hey Red! I am sure you could improve on your prep times if your boss was paying you by the hour!

[@GettinBelizy]

Probably ;-)

[@HarryDoyle49]

I just bought a Graco 395 and I am wildly frustrated with the learning curve. It is steeper than expected. Anyway, it doesn't look like you back rolled after spraying. Eveything that I have read, and the painters that I have talked to, all say that back rolling is necessary. Thoughts?

[@GettinBelizy]

Learning a sprayer is definitely NOT a quick process. And there's a lot of debate about back rolling / brushing. As I understand it, back rolling is only necessary to enhance adhesion and penetration. I've had many pros tell me they only back roll on rough or unpainted / no primer surfaces - like siding, fences or highly textured walls that have never been painted. The room in this video was very lightly textured and had been painted before. The sprayer laid down a great coat of paint with good coverage and adhesion in one coat. We haven't had to back roll / brush anything yet.

[@Ricebow11]

I just got mine and it leaked so much from the handle area, cleaned it up and finally work but the prime I used kilzone 2 was runny, not sure if it was the primer paint type but definitely disappointing, gonna try it again tho. Also what rag or sheet you use to cover the windows? The 2nd hardest part for me was prep work and covering the floors and windows

[@GettinBelizy]

Prep is the worst. And we added to our headache 10-fold by painting AFTER we laid new carpet.

[@alanberickson]

Thanks for the video. We're needing to do ceilings and floors in a similar size area and I'm trying to decide between rolling and spraying. Thoughts? Thanks again.

[@GettinBelizy]

I think a big factor for a room of this size is flooring. If you already have flooring down, it will take a lot of masking and taping time, and the masking will need to be done well (any mistakes in taping could ruin the flooring). If you happen to be replacing flooring as well, then spraying is a great idea! All your spraying can happen prior to putting new flooring down and you'll be well ahead of the game. If you aren't replacing flooring (like us in this video), the time and attention it would take to tape and mask may balance out the time savings that comes with spraying over rolling. Let us know what you choose!

[@mikekennedy3173]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I have an All Pro 2400 which is ,I guess is the same as the Graco Mustang 2400 at least that is what my receipt says. We painted my sons home exterior. Was curious what kind of paint you have tried? I am debating between Behr Marquee or Behr Ultra supreme? Thank you again.

[@GettinBelizy]

We've used Valspar Basic (the room in this video), Sherwin Williams for two sets of cabinets (I forget the paint line but it worked very well), and Behr Ultra. The Behr paint was a complete failure but only because it was far FAR too thick. We were newbies still and didn't know how much you really must thin down thick paint. The Valspar was perfect for walls and ceiling because it's already very thin. I'm not sure about exterior paints - we haven't tried that yet. I assume there will especially be the issue of paint viscosity there. They do make products (usually called 'conditioners' or 'flow control additive') that are designed to thin paint for sprayers. You might try that if using a thicker paint. Happy spraying!

[@psx1986]

Looks great, just got myself a Graco x5. Goin to try it out soon. Btw curious what color paint did you pick out for the walls? TIA

[@GettinBelizy]

This is 'Hopsack' by Valspar. Walls and ceiling. Happy spraying!

[@dilshah]

Xcellent Job . Well done very pro look . Love it

[@GettinBelizy]

Thanks!

[@blackhawk32b4]

Would be nice if you had a close up on your spraying. Too far away to see the pattern or how you are spraying it. The reason why you had paint build up on the bottom is because a lot of inexperienced sprayers will pause slightly at the ends of a spray motion thus more paint build up

[@GettinBelizy]

We did notice the exact novice practice you described. Sprayed 3 more projects after this and got better each time. It takes a TON of practice though.

[@illmatic33]

I was using this and got very annoyed... It kept getting clogged up and I had to reverse the nozzle to unclog. I thought maybe the latex was too thick? I watered it down and even strained the paint but that didn't help. When i run pure water through it I never see that problem... The nozzle I used was a 415 I believe. One thing I didn't do and is the entire textbook priming process. I simply placed both tubes in paint, primed then painted.

[@GettinBelizy]

We had some clogging issues with latex paint that was too thick. We did try a latex paint conditioner from Wagners - it seemed to help a little. But, after that, we just went with thinner paint because it was so much easier and our areas weren't high traffic. We did have to spray twice with the thinner paint to get good coverage. I would suggest using 515 tip just in case there's some restriction there. And clean the tip and nozzle *thoroughly* after each spray session. Good luck!

[@edgarromero8551]

I love how your wife is in tune with spraying

[@edmundiholden]

You guys are awesome. Thank you so much!

[@GettinBelizy]

You're welcome! Happy spraying!

[@double5bbq]

One cot? Two? I have always put two coats on with a roller but wonder if this would do the job in one.

[@GettinBelizy]

We did this room with one coat. It covered just fine.

[@wwalsh7311]

I think paint tape is supposed to have a moist sponge run over it for a tight seal.

[@GettinBelizy]

That's a great tip! I bet that does work.

[@Steven_Mecredy_Homes]

What color paint did you use? Really like the color

[@GettinBelizy]

It's called 'Hopsack' by Valspar. Happy spraying!

[@deanbrown4512]

Thankyou you taught me s lot to save me s lot of mistakes

[@GettinBelizy]

Glad to hear it! Happy spraying!

[@davepeterson812]

How did you not get paint on the ceiling?

[@GettinBelizy]

We sprayed the ceiling the same color as the walls. We did the ceiling immediately after these videos.

[@whoisjohnwilson]

Great tips and instructions but TURN down the background music or use a better mic to record.

[@GettinBelizy]

We agree! Better mics used now days. Thanks for enduring our novice YT status and happy spraying!

[@grantcolwell1368]

I just want to know what you were smoking when you made this video Appreciate the detail

[@GettinBelizy]

Meet us in Belize and we'll 'tell' you. :-)

[@oceano_drive241]

Thanks for the video. Do you think if you used the extension it would help with time? I ask because I will be doing my house soon. Also, could you do the exterior of the house with this model?

[@GettinBelizy]

The extension wouldn't be helpful in this room because of the low ceiling, but we did use an 18" extension on another room with 9' ceilings and it was not only helpful but necessary. Yes, you can use this model on exterior as well. Thanks for watching!

[@oceano_drive241]

@@GettinBelizy thanks

[@_Common_Logic_]

You've had the unit for a while now... Have you attempted to use it on smaller areas with alternative tip sizes?... I'm concerned about the INTERIOR of cabinets that I'll be spraying. Can this thing be "Dialed back" enough with a smaller fine finish tip to allow hitting the confined spaces without loading it with runs and sags? I'm not new to spraying (automotive) but have never used an airless like this with latex paint or acrylic clears. Input from anyone who's sprayed cabinetry would be appreciated.

[@GettinBelizy]

Great question! We actually have done two separate large sets of cabinets with the sprayer since this video (I'm still working on the video edit - will post soon), but yes, we did have trouble inside the cabinets and at odd angles / distances on the frames. Once we (1) switched to a 513 tip, (2) thinned the paint and (3) dialed the unit as low as it would go, we managed a fairly good result.

[@_Common_Logic_]

@@GettinBelizy - Thank you for the reply... Was your 513 a standard tip or was it one of the 'newer' FFLP tips that spray at roughly half o the pressure? I'm seeing where they shoot at about 1000 psi versus standard finish-tips that traditionally require about 2200 psi. If you came remotely close with a standard 513 at minimal pressure settings I'll take that as pretty good news. I thought the new Graco/Titan FFLP tips might be a marketing gimmick, but after (way too many) hours in the 'research-rabbit-hole', they seem like the real deal.

[@GettinBelizy]

Oooo very interesting. This was a standard tip. We haven't tried the new tip. Time for a new product testing video! :-)

[@_Common_Logic_]

​@@GettinBelizy - Awesome!... Looking forward to it I'm going to pull the trigger on this thing (pun intended) and try it out after some smaller test projects to get used to the airless. Another bonus of these tips is almost zero "bounceback" from the walls and WAY less overspray. In addition, your tip (and consumer-grade pump) should last longer by not forcing such high product pressure. As a non-professional, I'm just looking at a more "manageable " spray and less product waste. I know that *both* an HVLP AND an airless is the better solution but *the budget is boss* when you're just a DIYer... I'm looking at the 210 tip... Only a 4-inch fan for the cabinet faces as to not waste paint. Maybe I'll end up grabbing a 310 or something for the doors, drawers, and future projects. Good luck with your own projects and your KZbin endeavors! www.amazon.com/Airless-Spray-Gun-0-010-Size/dp/B06X6BB5JN/ref=asc_df_B06X6BB5JN/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241982869883&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16773449773993631138&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018731&hvtargid=pla-422631184926&psc=1

[@frankmontez6853]

It kinda looked like she did it from the top downward only and not top downward then spray also going up as well ? Did she and if so , why ?

[@GettinBelizy]

We've tried both ways. In the video Mike is spraying top-down and bottom-up. We started to see too much paint buildup at the baseboards. So, Hilary painted top-down only and the little extra buildup at the ceiling wasn't nearly as noticeable. But that may not work in a room with crown molding. Here it worked well because a little extra coverage at the ceiling wall joint didn't hurt anything.

[@builderspluscustomhomesand2146]

Ok Tip 2. 1 Can of paint covers roughly 400sq ft. Make life easier on you and your helper... put the paint in a 5 gal bucket. Tip 3. Take the got dang grate out for your hvac filter as well as the vents LOL. Tape them off Tip 4. Your helper wasn't overlapping, be sure there's more overlap. Don't have to be "50%" like everybody teaches just make sure there's more overlap. I personally liked her "edging" because it keeps the consistency of the next paint stroke from over-layering the prior. Just bring it in a tad more :-) Tip 5. It's gonna cake at the bottom so you guys did it damn good period. Tip 6. You're better than a lot of these rental grade contractors out here so my hats off to you two. Come on down here , I have a cabinet job ;-) ;-)

[@GettinBelizy]

All great tips! And we did try our hand at a cabinet job with this sprayer. Mixed results. Video coming soon :-)

[@builderspluscustomhomesand2146]

@@GettinBelizy CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT!!!! I'll try and shoot some sort of video with me using the Titan gun. I debated on the graco or the harbor freight... I got the HB lol but still the same

[@samsngdevice5103]

Takes 2 days to prep but with rollers it only takes 2 hours to mask. GOOD VIDEO THO 🏠

[@animalyze7120]

Preping is the same no matter what method you use if you do it properly, yest with rollers you can plop down tarp and roll away taking hours longer and murder on your back and neck. Properly taped off either way these things make painting a breeze and far less torturous.

[@GettinBelizy]

The '2 days' prep wasn't 2 full days :-) And most of the 'prep' was masking and taping. We had lots of angles and windows (not shown) and doors. It would've had to be done with either the sprayer or a roller.

[@gujratpolishworker4214]

Hallo Sir I have one problem in my nozzle tip is leakage what the solution pls tell

[@GettinBelizy]

Do you mean the tip spits as you spray? Or you have a leak when the gun isn't triggered? Try removing the tip, disassembling it and soaking in paint thinner.

[@gujratpolishworker4214]

@@GettinBelizy no sir problem is in thick colour machine not give perfect pressure this is the problem please give me solution air thanks my what s aap no 8160186630

[@GettinBelizy]

Your paint may be too think for this machine. This machine requires very thin paint or you will have clogs, drips, and splatter. Try thinning your paint with paint thinner specifically designed for sprayers. Decent how to vid from fellow KZbinr here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWkn6GKitN5q5I

[@chiro98]

Helpful video. Ty

[@GettinBelizy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justagirl7511]

Excellent video, I appreciated the slower and detailed pace, that was very helpful for this beginner. Please, though, DON'T say, "So easy, even a girl can do it." She did all the tedious and back-breaking prep work AND clean up, and then you minimized her contribution with your little comment. I'm sure this wasn't your intent- you seem like a nice person- but it's these kind of off-the-cuff comments that make it more difficult for women to be taken seriously.

[@GettinBelizy]

I'm the girl in the video --- it was said entirely 'tongue in cheek' because, of course anyone can do it. After all, I think this generation is past that narrow-minded drivel so I would hope we can joke about it. ~ Cheers, and happy spraying!

[@luizs2287]

Thank you for your detailed video. I am a kind of safety nut and there is one point I’d like to make: do not ever point the sprayer under pressure to tissue (like putting your finger and pulling the trigger, even if it is “supposedly” locked). Paint injected in tissue may require surgery, including amputation. Think of it as a loaded gun.

[@appleseed666]

Thanks for your video. The audio of your voice is much softer than the music that plays in the video which is made the video hard to watch.

[@GettinBelizy]

We should definitely have mic-ed Mike! Sorry about the audio!

[@sethgold6950]

Thanks a lot for the Video !!!

[@GettinBelizy]

You are welcome! Happy Spraying!

[@srinivasvadapalli]

Nice videos. I do have a feedback if you care. Because you speak in low tone, try adjusting volume of background music to low. Its kinda totally super high volume after you are done speaking

[@GettinBelizy]

You are right. We weren't miked up and the balance isn't good. Much better on future vids. Thanks for the input!

[@inabigway]

You could buy 5 gallon buckets of paint, it's cheaper than buying (5) 1 gallon buckets.

[@GettinBelizy]

Very true and we did just that for the next project.

[@bradhoule]

I agree on the 5 gallon bucket. FYI If your job takes 2-4 gallons of paint, you should mix them in one 5 gallon bucket for even coloring. Never trust each gallon to have the same exact color. Always mix together! I did enjoy your video. Thanks

[@GettinBelizy]

Good point @bradhoule! That happened to us. Unfortunately, it happened when switching between 2 different 5 gallon buckets. Now I know to never start a project on a partial 5 gallon bucket unless we're sure we can finish it.

[@GeezerBoy65]

Excellent advice. Better than Graco's own. But in the future, ditch any and all music. It does not add to how-to videos, period.

[@GettinBelizy]

Thanks! And, agreed about the music. This was our first how-to video. :-)

[@aijem423]

Excellent video covering the product. Thinking about buying one of these. Curious on how much texture you get with a regular tip? We need to do a newly drywalled room so no previous roller texture.

[@GettinBelizy]

Thank you! I'm a bit concerned that it won't apply enough texture to cover the tape/bed seams. It leaves very little texture.

[@GettinBelizy]

Hilary was correct in the reply above but this is Mike here and I can add some first-hand perspective. Last week I shot cabinets and cabinet doors with semi-gloss. Much light sanding prep took place before/after primer coat and between several paint coats to smooth the surface and remove any errors such as runs. The end result after a flawless final coat was VERY smooth and entirely without texture. When painting walls that are already textured, it's hard to tell whether the spray process adds any amount of texture. After my recent cabinet painting experience, I would say that painting with an airless sprayer leaves NO texture at all. The viscosity of the paint may lay flat over very slight imperfections in the surface beneath and thereby obscure them, but paint applied in this manner will not leave any texture at all. If you need texture, you'll need to apply it first by your method of choice.

[@aijem423]

@@GettinBelizy Thank you both for the very detailed response! I have done hvlp on cabinets with much thinner paint and that leaves no texture at all. Was thinking this would give me some texture since the paint is much thicker. Based on your suggestions, I am thinking now that I will just roll 1st coat not worrying too much about cutting in and such then using the machine. Thanks again!

[@kayinrolland]

Very good!

[@GettinBelizy]

Thanks!

[@frankmontez6853]

Yeah i think I've seen professional painters they deliberately spray into paint bucket to purge it . Of course , they don't want to waste paint .

[@GettinBelizy]

Right. There may be a few seconds where flushing fluid or water is in the line. After that, saving paint is a good idea if possible.

[@michellemercier641]

Good run through, but why is the music so loud and your speaking so quiet. Video would be less frustrating if audio was all at the same level.

[@GettinBelizy]

So true, Michelle! It was our first ever YT video. We've learned to equalize sound since. :-) Happy spraying!

[@edgarromero8551]

A lot easier if you have an extension on that puppy

[@GettinBelizy]

We learned that too! We used one on the second room we sprayed (9 ft ceilings) and it was very helpful.

[@danarviohanna5208]

Can I use this to spray joint compound?

[@GettinBelizy]

I don't think so. In fact, we were glad we 'accidentally' used really thin paint (no primer mix) because the gun wanted to clog even with simple paint. I think you need a special sprayer (different than the x5) for anything thicker than paint such as texture.

[@landonmileswayker2497]

Graco makes texture hoppers, I don’t know about joint compound though

[@MrRadiodio]

i set volume higher too hear then suddenly music comes on gotta turn it way down but video an content are great

[@GettinBelizy]

We are very sorry for the poor mixing and music volume. But, glad you were patient and got benefit from the content! Happy spraying!

[@MrRadiodio]

great video theres a few people who have the same issue speech is low music loud Im sure there must be a adjustment

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

Good job, thanks for sharing. Question for anybody that can help me figure out what is wrong with me or the new sprayer. After I primed started spraying fine, then gallon of paint was almost empty and sprayer stopped working and shooting a fine stream of paint instead of spraying. I added more paint and sprayer worked for 3-5 minutes and stopped again and only shooting stream of paint, waited a couple minutes and heard the machine noise like charging air, then worked again. This repeated the whole day. I primed again ans same problem came back over and over. It took me half a day to paint the inside of small shed instead of 30 minutes. Do somebody knows what the problem might be? Is it normal for sprayer to stop working every 3-5 minutes or it should work non stop? Please advise.

[@GettinBelizy]

Any pros here have input on this issue?

[@rodhoesing2576]

I would have liked to hear the unit running but instead it's overly loud music.

[@GettinBelizy]

The music is too loud. Sorry about that!

[@pierrelouis3632]

The only thing you guys missed was “how to clean the unit after use”!

[@GettinBelizy]

Check out Part 3!

[@Patty-qh3lm]

Wow, even a girl can do it!!!

[@GettinBelizy]

I'm the girl in the video. It was meant as a joke because, OF COURSE A GIRL CAN DO IT!

[@steveandrushko75]

I bought one yesterday it cost me $380.00

[@GettinBelizy]

Prices have gone UP! Happy spraying!

[@steveandrushko75]

@@GettinBelizy yup everything is now days

[@JamNJ1985]

You should really use a spray respirator not those dust masks

[@GettinBelizy]

We absolutely do with anything but latex paint!

[@dh66]

@@GettinBelizy You can breathe easier with a cheap $10 respirator..literally and mentally. Acrylic latex in atomized form is NOT good for you!

[@animalyze7120]

@@dh66 This tool doesn't atomize as bad as heavy duty industrial units do , so yes you can get away with using cheap disposable dust masks. Yes respirators are better.

[@johnurseth7429]

Animalyze71 still tho, my boss who’s been painting for 30 years chewed my ass out for not using a respirator spraying latex, same with stain. And if you use stain stripper even just brushing it on use respirators. If you’re gonna do it often spend the extra couple bucks so you don’t screw yourself when your 55

[@GettinBelizy]

Very true. After our initial trial run, we decided the same. Now we use a respirator on all spray jobs - even latex. Better safe than sorry.

[@FactsMattersUSA]

Music way too loud but nice video

[@GettinBelizy]

Agreed. And, thanks! :-) This was our first DIY vid. We've learned a LOT.

[@gerardogomez7675]

THE EXPLANATION IS GOOD, BUT SORYY, THE MUSIC IS TOO LOUD

[@GettinBelizy]

Very true. First YT video edit and I made a major error.

[@baseballnine5432]

Talking was really soft and hard to hear, cranked up the volume then get blasted when the music starts... otherwise informative video!

[@GettinBelizy]

So sorry for the balance problems! Happy spraying!

[@rudyromero2660]

I can hardly hear u

[@GettinBelizy]

Sorry about that ... needed to be mic'ed. Happy spraying!

[@Justinhicks77]

Huge volume difference between your talking and the canned music. About blew out my eardrums

[@GettinBelizy]

Sorry Justin. It was our first YT vid. Hope you're recovered and spraying happily!

[@Justinhicks77]

@@GettinBelizy just constructive criticism. I’m researching sprayers for our new construction home.

[@yvindwixe4712]

2 days prep hahahahahahahahah

[@GettinBelizy]

Technically, it was one day with two people. But, yes, we had lots to tape off because we had (stupidly) put in the new flooring before spraying.

[@lucakisielius4012]

Nice instructional video, but I was pretty offended by the “simple enough for a girl to use” comment. Women are not idiots and women do interior renovation just as much as men do. What an incredibly sexist and unnecessary thing to say.

[@GettinBelizy]

I am the girl in the video. I created this video and included that comment sarcastically because OF COURSE women can use it. No need to be offended on my behalf.

[@raulespinal5201]

really informative video but EASY ENUGH FOR A GIRl TO USE Is NOT a cool comment I know plenty of women with awesome skills and not just painting!!!

[@GettinBelizy]

I am the girl in the video. I made that sarcastic (and entirely tongue-in-cheek) comment. I don't need you to defend me - but, thanks! :-) Happy spraying!

[@davidshowers7508]

This thing is. Trashhhh... Will not ever invest in another one ever again.. Tested, cleaned, maintained etc. With this machine. And it choked.. Wasted time effort energy money preparation. And it failed... I see why soooooo many people sold this on ebey and etc.. Trashhhhhhhh.

[@jameschiappetta5820]

You sure do like painting the s*** out of that corner don't you

[@GettinBelizy]

Hey, literally the first time to pull the trigger. We weren't lying about being true newbies. It takes a while to get the hang of!

[@aaronrodriguez1244]

"easy enough for a girl to use" 😂

[@GettinBelizy]

Thanks for not taking offense at my humor! (The 'girl' in question here.)

[@hvacguy11]

4 gallons of paint damn that thing sucks down paint. could have painted that with 1 gallon and a half with a roller and brush

[@GettinBelizy]

It does use more paint than rolling, no doubt. But, 4 gallons did this entire large room, the 3 alcoves and all ceilings. It was a lot of surface area.

[@3DTerry]

@@GettinBelizy How many coats did you apply to that room? If it was two or more with 4 gallons that's pretty good in my opinion . thanks

[@GettinBelizy]

Just one coat on this room. But it was ceiling and walls.