How To Paint A House With An Airless Paint Sprayer

Airless sprayer tips and how to spray exterior house siding. Simple paint sprayer tips to paint like a professional painter. Tools used in this video are below: Paint Life Store: paintlifesuppl...
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[@jetnick3576]

It’s as if the worlds nicest cage fighter decided to go into the housepainting business. Appreciate your work. i’m tackling my first house painting project today. i’ve learned a lot from you. thank you.

[@THEODINOFFICIAL]

Lol

[@donluchitti]

That question you fielded about start and stop marks and how you answered it was a game changer... Do more on start and stop marks

[@angelmanuelcamacho8690]

I just bought a Magnum true airless Graco to make my job easier and I'm half way done i would of got the house done but the rain was threatening me so lucky I stop but I didn't want to stop i just wanted to keep on going I love it.

[@timohtylehtola8651]

Get a Graco cleanshot shut off valve you can move tip up and down for different angles

[@torbjrnsrensen7385]

My landlord Just bought a Wagner 250 pro I think. I have been working with spraypainting in a door factory. Im gonna help him spraypaint His house now. Thank you so much sir for sharing. Looks so cool. Cant wait to help him spraypaint the house. Peace, from Norway🇧🇻

[@Idahopainter]

That's awesome

[@james8156]

You are really a great person. I am happy for you and the success of your career.

[@casanovapinturas4687]

Good afternoon! My name is Rodrigo, I live in Brazil in the state of São Paulo. I have worked with paintings since 2005 and managed to buy a national Airless machine. For a Graco 390 Airless is costing about 9 thousand reais equivalent to about 2,700 dollars. The tax for imported goods is too high so I bought a cheaper machine! I signed up for your channel because I really like the way they work and I learn a lot, even though I do not know any English. GOD bless you and you have won another channel subscriber, sorry for my English that is from Google translator.

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for the support it is much appreciated! Check out our giveaways on our website at www.theidahopainter.com

[@casanovapinturas4687]

Home Improvement TV Okay!

[@jetnick3576]

Oi! Sou Americano aqui. Tenho esposa Brasileira, morrendo nos Estados Unidos. Frequentemente viajar ao Brasil. Coisas tá muito carro aí né? Há airless paint sprayers chama “Krause & Becker” aí? Não é professional mesmo que seu Graco, mais o meu funciona muito bem (sou não professional), mas o preço é muito bem. (desculpa o meu portuguese cagando. aprendendo). Boa sorte amigo. Yes, imported things are SO expensive in Brazil.

[@ronaldbabbitt6318]

What about wide areas 20’ wide and please More details on operations of sprayer adjustments cleaning exc please, I am a 1st time sprayer 77 in Colorado today and getting it done today My friend Thanks 😊 Former constant work hard brush painter.

[@michellesmile6882]

Incedible nice job I love paint sprayers, my husband is a professional painter he just bought a professional paint sprayer,..Thanks for your video..

[@urbanartcollectiveca]

Thanks for your tips, painting the exterior of our business location soon. Your videos have really helped, all the best.

[@bryongliege8090]

Just picked up a Graco X5. Your videos are helping me immensely!!!

[@FireEater]

Great video good explanation on how to use an airless paint sprayer many thanks from Queens New York 👍🏻

[@dustyvaughn528]

Ladder hopping lol memories

[@TheSanctuaryPR]

Very informative Channel, Rock On! After watching some of your videos, I'm considering going into the painting business,

[@workinman3878]

Getting ready to paint our asbestos siding old farmhouse...aproxx.5000 sq. feet...thank god I have access to a lift...great video

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks

[@marykatekuruc6520]

Im a business owner in Nj been following you for years. Great work man

[@countrythunderdude]

Maybe you should cover that AC unit from overspray.

[@lobosolitario.1065]

If he know how to use and ajust psi on sprayer its bo necesary... he does a garage door with he's truck in the driveway he realy know what's he is doing..

[@BB-oz8oc]

lol get a life

[@thelastchance6113]

Just watched John Malkovich paint a house. Noyce job on the spray

[@louvrecaire]

was going to say I didn't realize John Cena did painting in his off-screen time

[@elifire4147]

ROFLMAO

[@woodyoakley4404]

Im not even a painter and love your videos, very informative

[@Idahopainter]

Glad you like them!

[@johnjacobson7038]

@@Idahopainter are there any vids on thinning paint and or primer. i cant seem to find anything in regarding airless

[@santiman2938]

I enjoyed the 30 inch wand yesterday. Helped alot. Was super awkward up high on a ladder even with ladder arms but it went well. Definitely more fatigued at the end of the day since I'm not used to using the wand. Should get easier as I keep using it.

[@craigmoss6018]

@captainpaint101

[@Charliemangomunger]

The John Cena of painting

[@alwynappiah670]

Great video. Love the info. Thank you from Oshawa Ontario Canada

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you

[@donluchitti]

Why a 2200 psi setting ? In your other video u said 1500 psi (1000 at the gun) was ideal for 515tip?

[@lobosolitario.1065]

Your the best. I keep learning all the time.

[@carlglenn8068]

Excellent work!!!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks

[@rabie4x4]

It's better to hit the corners on point first with a horizontal spray pattern, then spray the walls out towards them working from the top down. The paint distortions are called "dry laps" and areas where the coat is too thin are called "holidays". It's ok to spot check the product with a "wet mil" gauge and follow the application recommendations. Back rolling/brushing is not necessary when the prep is done properly and all angles are covered. Rolling scaffolds are preferred over ladders when painting most walls. Long tip extensions should only be used for very hard to reach areas and use a smaller diameter "whip line" at the last few feet of spray hose on airless and conventional sprayers to help reduce fatigue on continuous spray jobs where it's not uncommon for a painter to spray 25-50 gallons a day depending on hours, wind loss and mil density. When painting the side of a steel building like a power plant or factory from a "window washer scaffold", each pass from the top to the ground is called a "drop". One could also encounter several "drops" on a large house from a ladder or standard scaffolding. Try to avoid dry lap on the previous drop. Stay very aware of wind direction when spraying outdoors and avoid overspray blowing on all visible roofing and on other peoples property, especially automobiles. Even when running crews of up to a dozen industrial painters, I still grabbed a gun and painted right along with them and preferred the shorter trigger myself. I was in the paint business for about 25 yrs before I switched trades and became a control room operator at a power plant and have seen my share of product, equipment and technique on all types of surfaces including automotive. Keep in mind custom paint pays the best rate. Stay safe, keep your gun clean and your paint strained! Cheers!

[@Idahopainter]

Yes, thanks for watching!

[@rednoseroyce]

damn, dropping some knowledge lol thanks

[@kensummerfield7899]

Yes sir. You seem to have it down. So if im spraying a house and both trim and body get painted, do i spray the trim first? Or do i spray the siding/body first? Thank you for the input and your knowledge.

[@rabie4x4]

@@kensummerfield7899 Always spray the large surfaces first so even if the paint gets on the trim it it's not an issue. Then paint the trim by cutting it in with a quality brush of the type purchased from a paint outlet rather than a big box store for best results. A 3 inch sash brush with polymer bristles for water borne paint or a natural bristle for oil based paint will suffice. Very straightforward process. Feel free to let me know how your project is progressing and don't be afraid to ask any questions at any time. It's always better to do the job correctly the first time. Quality painting can be very time consuming but that's what separates true painters from "wanna be's". Kind regards. Ray L.

[@TheTnobles]

Hopefully we can get a exterior repaint video soon if you can for us Chris.

[@swift4311]

Just use it with out extension for the lower part that way you can point it to the under edges the use the longer for uper

[@kendesjarlais7577]

Ugh---- the homes here on the west coast of BC in vancouver are 3 stories high, acrylics, stucco, hardiboards, cement boards, all sorts of peaks and valleys, no ladders hopping allowed due to being watched by wcb in the city , steel toed boots all the time,proper scaffolding that conforms with wcb, lowest voc paints,They'll shut a company down in a heartbeat.Very expensive homes in an expensive city. Lots of competition, tough to make a decent buck unless you specialize, with stains, etc. Spraying a shed like your doing here is rare here. Good video

[@zoroastrianmindset]

Funny how many people here Listen to reply not to understand I've learn several tips from him I would like to see a review on the titan sprayer guide. I used it couple days ago and thought it wasnt what I expected but, I can see how would be useful for outside painting

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the support!

[@fanzarelli1319]

Yeah risk your life to avoid lap marks? How about feather the fan in and out of each section and don't pull the trigger directly onto the surface. The initial burst of the sprayer when you pull the trigger is higher then when you hold the trigger down. Do not start and stop on the substrate and feather it out and you won't have start stop marks or heavy edges. BTW that wand is way overkill man lol

[@kllgrogto5838]

In order to apply an even coat of paint the gun must be pointing perpendicular to the surface being painted throughout the entire stroke with half fan overlaps

[@mrjessephillips]

I was thinking the same thing. Which he can't do when he uses a 30" extension like that, right? But it seems to work for him. what do you think?

[@kllgrogto5838]

@@mrjessephillips yes i think it works for him, exterior paint is not as sensitive to this concept but when spraying indoors on a smooth surface and lights shinning it will definitely matter

[@stevelynn7885]

Been spraying about 30 yrs with a different varieties and types ladder hoping has saved me a million miles on my knees lol lol😆

[@andrewmartinek9135]

Quick question, why not use scaffolding with wheels so you walk that length with more ease?

[@tadams1969]

Why do you start from the bottom?

[@aryluiz]

You should put a shot valve on that extension,will stop those blob coming out when you pull the trigger. hi from nz.

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

[@aryluiz]

with the shot valve you can correct the angle if spraying the lower part and the highest part as well.

[@rodricksharpe3668]

Great info. You teach a lot.

[@Idahopainter]

I appreciate that!

[@mahnaz34]

I'd love to find a educational video from you how to brush and roll wood exterior.

[@TheDobberj3]

Do you have any tips for handling customers questions about the number of coats that you’re applying? If you can do it in one coat when spraying, how do you handle the customers question when they ask you if you are going to apply a second coat?

[@Idahopainter]

We just explain that a high quality paint will cover in one given the right circumstances. If it needs two then we will do two

[@peterpiper2590]

How many coats do you spray. Can you give some scenarios. In guessing one this time because you primed? Thanks for everything you do Chris.

[@kevinoloane1479]

Peter Piper 2 coats

[@buddycherrix4837]

Appreciate all this info. What type of sprayer do you use?

[@josecortes1460]

thank you for the tips i m working on my house now in have a lot of old paint

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching Jose!

[@stephen271]

Great videos mate very good information and tips thanks.

[@j3dimindtrix168]

Well the 1x4 trim that is used not on a corner, window or door trim is something not common in our area. It helps you find a start and stop point but we typically use hardy plank siding and the house won’t have random trim pieces, in random spots down a wall, to have this luxury when spraying. How do you start and stop on a 60’ wall that doesn’t have these?

[@seanpetersen9326]

I’ve heard you say back-rolling produces a better quality. Do you bid differently with and without back-rolling? Does the customer know or care? Thanks!!!

[@AlejandroHerrera-xo5od]

Depends on the sidings

[@jamiedorsey4167]

Yeah, rougher siding you want to back roll. Manufactured siding like this you can usually just spray. Though sometimes when it gets old and weathered back rolling can still be good. It forces the paint into any weathered areas or micro cracks like in cedar or around nail heads.

[@sprayairpowerptyltd9225]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome!

[@cliftonshultz2253]

Multiple ladders with ladder jacks and planks you can just walk side to side.

[@craigmoss6018]

@captainpaint101

[@bullseye2764]

Great video man! Thank you! I was having so many problems with start and stop overlap lines. Thanks for the tips.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@luisvalenzuela2794]

I am the painter the best one the Fresno

[@justablackhole4872]

Very good tips thank you

[@Chollanger148-pv8jp]

We call that style of siding shiplap in England

[@Idahopainter]

Call that here too

[@armobyzantine5881]

What circumstances warrants the surface if it's drywall , wood or what ever surface it is to use primer??

[@meconlimited3896]

I would use a graco shot of valve with the length of extention

[@marcohernandez701]

thanks man your video help alot 👍🏻

[@jenniferconway8937]

Great videos! What is the best type of ladder for a 1 story house? Any particular features to look for that are worth spending extra on?

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

Thank you

[@jimmysullivan6118]

Love your videos

[@minimahomes3724]

Do you think adding an extender to the paint when you have to spray on the sunny side of the house would help with lap marks and possible bubbling issues?

[@MusicByJC]

How do you handle spraying interior walls where the ceiling is about 50% higher than a typical bedroom wall. Would you spray horizontally and work up the wall that way by using a raised platform as you get higher and higher up the wall? Or would you do it vertically and go up as far as you can and then get on a raised platform and then spray the second half vertically. My guess is horizontally like you are doing in this video.

[@dennischurchill3194]

Graco silver plus gun is the best out there.

[@danniman]

Would like to see a vid on how you would tackle a vinyl siding job. Have you guys done some in the past? Do you usually stay away from painting vinyl? I know most people advise against it, but I suppose it's a cheaper alternative.

[@Idahopainter]

We do paint it, you need to use vinyl safe colors though

[@danniman]

Thanks for the response. Have you had issues with customers painting their vinyl siding in regards to it not lasting?

[@ericlitts9917]

If using sherwin williams paint, use superpaint or higher quality, like duration or emerald. Be wary of darker colors that use black pigments in the formula. Darker colors will warp the siding. This is why most vinyl siding houses use lighter tones.

[@brianbender6369]

Great video....thanks for the tips...

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing 🤙

[@kensummerfield7899]

What if you have to spray the trim and siding with 2 different colors? White trim and dark siding. Do you paint the trim first or the body/siding first?

[@scottm4042]

I ladder hop as well, I was wondering if you did. Only for those who are comfortable and like rock climbing.

[@Idahopainter]

A few of our workers might

[@comptegoogle511]

I'm thinking about finding myself some drywall stilts to skip the latters.

[@deucedawg01]

Hi Chris, so is there best practice or situations for starting on bottom and work up vs starting up top and work down? Or do you always start from the bottom?

[@jwessonsr7503]

You say 5-15 tip at 2200psi. Is that the psi just after the point the fingers disapere and taper? Also how long does that craft shield holder last b4 it wont lock in anymore and just flops up and down. Never had one. Thanks

[@gspofolife]

Apologies if you've covered this already, but do you happen to know, or have a rule of thumb, when it comes to determining how much paint is needed to spray vinyl siding? Aside from what's on the can obviously. Just curious if there's a trick to the trade when estimating something like that on a 1500sqft home. Thanks!

[@wondreel]

Do you have to add two coats are is that your preference

[@phatpunxs64]

Do you have to thin out your paint? What type of paint do you use? How far should you hold the paint tip away from the paint surface?

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

What do you do when you get to the electrical area? Do you cover the boxes or just paint over them?

[@Idahopainter]

Paint them

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

@@Idahopainter okay thanks! I’m about to paint my house and I was wondering what to do once I got there. Thank you

[@michaeljamesca]

thanks buddy.

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome!

[@craigmoss6018]

@captainpaint101

[@thediyprojectguy3219]

Do you prime the house before you paint and what type of protection prep do you do before starting?

[@rickycalderon5163]

Awesome videos I subscribed do you have to put primer?? Also how do you paint the top of an angle if is really high near the roof ?

[@skymedic48]

Do you do any back brushing or back rolling?

[@jimarchey8679]

Sherwin Williams has a paint for spraying vinyl siding is it any good and have you ever painted vinyl siding

[@peterpiper2590]

2 questions, do you get spits with you 30 inch extension? I watch closely and can not tell, even when you stop and go at tradition points. I have a 10 inch extension and sometimes I do spit and sometimes not. 2, how can I safely paint a gable wall that sits above a steep metal roof? Thanks for your help. I have spent hours watching you videos. Thank you for your time

[@Idahopainter]

Use Graco Clean Shot to get rid of the spitting.

[@kevinoloane1479]

Home Improvement How To's im a new painter i watch your viedeos for tips

[@peterpiper2590]

Thanks Chris

[@peterpiper2590]

Thanks Chris or company

[@kmonnier]

Just one coat of paint after the primer?

[@justiceforall2393]

Thanks for the vedeo what type of water proof paint can you recommend for an adobe house for interior and exterior

[@gunslinger803]

Don’t remember if you said this but how many coats do you put on a house normally?

[@frankoviedo409]

how do you paint spray the peaks without getting paint on the eves that are a different color?

[@Idahopainter]

Mask them off

[@jamesking316]

If the corner boards and window trim is to be a different color , which do you paint first or do you just roll the trim after painting the sides?

[@dbo1851]

James King you mask them off if there is a major colour difference or you can just stop short and brush the last section of board close to the trim I tend to rather tape it off then brush trims in

[@DPVALR]

Using the 517 ttip and 2200 psi, how much coverage are you getting per gallon

[@dondonjohns404]

Which do you think has a higher coverage in terms of sqm per gallon of paint, the use of airless or by manual paint roller?

[@tommyboy2024]

Question how can you fix a leaky spray extension and yes it is screwed tight

[@juansantiago8983]

Did you add prime first and then painted. Or just painted with paint and primer?

[@shanekonell9295]

What if you don’t have a good start and stop point

[@sasasasa7947]

you are the best

[@LucasOliveira-bw7qs]

Good

[@wondreel]

How do you do the grooves if they are vertical

[@michaelbarnes6017]

😆😆😆 machine gun Kelly of painting. Nice job bro

[@Robert-piquet]

Hi I have a question anybody can help me please!! Do I need To spray a second coat And how much time do I have to wait if I need to? Thanks

[@annagil3376]

It depends on the paint if it's good paint your good. And depends on the painter if your missing spots or not adding enough paint then yes but then your just wasting more money on paint. It's better spend more money on good paint. There's always paint that say one coat only.

[@maurstad2009]

If you're spraying on Hardieboard siding is it necessary to back roll the paint after it's been sprayed on

[@kevinoloane1479]

Tyler Maurstad yes it gets the paint deep in the wood it will last longer

[@gerardovasconcelos5444]

I GOT AN OLD GRACO MAGNUM XR9 THAT CAME WITH THE RED GUARD & TIP. BUT LOST, SO I USES A BLUE GUARD & TIP. IT'S THT OK?

[@julito3054]

I wanna drink 3 beers and go ladder hopping at lunch time guys...not really...but I definatly might try ladder hopping if I think I can avoid that up and down 👍

[@Idahopainter]

Go for it!

[@guido3315]

I am currently painting my house for the first time. I have noticed with my air sprayer that is leaves quite bit of paint at the bottom of the can. I still need that paint for my project. I am currently combining cans to make a full can. Do you have any other suggestions? I really enjoy your channel and it has helped me so much! Thank you.

[@mrjessephillips]

I suggest using a larger paint bucket, so you can change paint cans less often.

[@b3ngii]

I recommended a 4' tip extensiont will speed up your process

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for the recommendation!

[@americaneaglepainting187]

I am new to spraying, picked up a new titan 440 it came with a 517 tip. Is this okay for exterior siding? What is difference from a 515 tip?

[@CT_Yankee]

What about back-brushing on rougher surfaces?

[@jamiedorsey4167]

I always back brush or back roll rough siding. When spraying alone the paint won't penetrate into micro cracks in the paint or fully fill in rough cedar spots. If you're doing two coats you should only need to back brush the first coat.

[@yovanyarroyo3110]

You guys are making it the hard way if you put a swivel on that it makes it a lot easier on your back..

[@SS-jk2ty]

Is a second coat needed when doing like this? Is the 50% overlap considered as part of second coat? If not how long before we can apply second coat? Is the process any different than the first time?

[@Idahopainter]

50% overlap is second coat

[@tylanmichael5057]

Wouldnt starting at the top and working downward on a walkboard be better than ladder hopping?

[@Idahopainter]

That could work

[@y5mvbc]

Do I have to back brush or back roll on T111 detached garage?