Get the PERFECT Spray Pattern! Airless Sprayer Tips

[@Idahopainter]

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[@anatolypetrik393]

What is the best paint you can recommend a (non oil) that is can use to paint my interior Doors and Trim, in my house?

[@ssrssr5452]

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[@kosaboapril2204]

Hi I m April Ntuli from South Africa, I'm started painting with spray paint. I just want to learn more about spray painting cn you please send more, or can I send my videos

[@ronniecurry8805]

I’m using 400 feet of hose have pressure I can get rid of the tail but I’m getting light spots in the pain as it comes out it does perfect for a little while and then drops I’m using 400 feet I’ll hose have pressure I can get rid of the tail but I’m getting light spots in the paint as it comes out it does perfect for a little while and then drops what’s my problem

[@alvaradojessecbr]

Amen. Love the verses.

[@Wanda_Jannette]

Chris you're one hell of an authentic and amazing professional teacher....very clean, detailed and informative. Nice to see real beings who love what they do and don't mind teaching others - very admirable 👏👏👊

[@pathfinder0076]

I am a DIY doing my first project. I am painting 1100.00 sq feet. I have watched several of your videos. They are very informative and easy to understand for the first timer. Thank you and God Bless

[@user-hx5vh9uh2n]

Thanks for the lessons. Sprayed Friday and today for my first time . I’m loving it but have alot to learn

[@johnfregona4519]

If not for you and all your videos I would not be were I'm at in life. Truly thankful for everything you have done to teach me about this career! 100%

[@gipsybravo1131]

I've been paying it for many years and I started watching some of your videos and just want to say thank you because I have learned so much and here I thought I was a painter LOL thanks again.

[@joelmorgenstern5643]

Great channel! I work at Glacier Factory Finishes here in Montana and we also have issues with the SW ultra deep base. Straining all of our paint has been helpful, so has properly mixing our paints. Scraping the bottoms of 5 gallon buckets with a stir stick, along with drilling the paint with agitators has proved useful! Paint life keep rockin it!

[@srthomp420]

Been watching you for many years. Your information has be invaluable in helping my paint related projects turn out top notch.

[@robertmcintyre2916]

Getting ready to spray interior walls in a house in Venice Beach Florida. Just bought a Wagner 770...I'v always brushed and rolled..This will be my first time ever spraying...Your video is a god send to me .I learned quite a bit....Thank you for making this for me...

[@Idahopainter]

Have fun!

[@BrittCHelmsSr]

Thank you so much for your videos. I've been watching for over a year getting up my courage to paint my two story apartment myself. Thanks to your videos I was able to do the prep work prior to starting and to use the sprayer (with the PSI that worked best). Sadly, because I was on top of a 25 foot ladder, I was unable to get clean starts and stops at logical places, but all turned out beautifully. Thanks again.

[@conanthedestroyer4509]

That was a really good video been in the trade 33 years in NZ I have my own company and a very good reputation. But lately we are having to spay alot of New homes to stay competitive. We always preferred to brush and roll. I've been watching your videos to get a refresh on spaying and its really helpful 👌 thanks alot .

[@Lukebourne99]

Hi Chris, Luke Bourne here from Australia. Awesome vid, great content. Very true about the paint brands we have. Have been straining paint for 10yrs +. All suppliers recommend that you water down 5% for spraying. It has got a lot better in the past 5yrs.

[@sweetpapa]

What an amazing video. I love learning from pros. You clearly broke down why and what to look for. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and helping me paint better.

[@manuelcenteno6129]

Chris you are rocking this game. Love the channel. You vids are consistently outdoing themselfs as far as video quality is concerned and the delivery of information, and the information itself is top notch. I've been a fan for well over a year and I will continue to watch and enjoy your vids. Thank you so much! Please keep up the great work!

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for taking the time to share🤙

[@originalsilvergirly]

I sure do appreciate your generosity with your experience and knowledge. If I had known about you years ago, I would have been an even better painter. Thank you.

[@Idahopainter]

Wyndi Johnson Glad to help

[@TheAndymccoll]

You want him to give you a stretching aye 😅

[@adamnouh35]

Peace be upon you. I consider you one of the best painters in the world .. You have a great style and a true artist in your profession .. I am your follower from Algeria. Greetings and may God help you.

[@roystamp2199]

I am a retired city and guilds served painter and decorator. When I served my apprenticeship rollers were not ever used. All ceilings and walls were done with a 9in paint brush from a metal bucket . When rollers came along I was very sectibal although as they improved I took to better licking to them as they made life so much easier and I earnt far more money. I am still called upon to do the odd decorating job now and again although I can be far more choosy. I have never been in the world of spraying although it seems to be the next trend. I have bought myself a Wagner 150m 300w diy airless paint sprayer 230v (UK) as it was less expensive to see if I take to it .So l will watch you with interest Roy Stamp Cambridge United Kingdom

[@bronsongolden]

The sputtering problem you described at the end is common with oil based paints that have been sitting past the manufacture date for a long time. We use oil base all the time in line striping and even the cans that are only a few months old sometimes need 4-5 full cups of toluene, even after been shaken in a commercial machine. Even after all that like you said some paint is just crap and will not spray

[@pacoleona8154]

I bought your airless hose whip around a week ago and i have to say, it does make paint spraying way more comfortable. Thank you

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help

[@arielgil8794]

Im this video of 16:26 seconds, I learned more than 3 years of school and I feel 🤡🤡, my company is doing a lot better thanks to your videos 🔥🔥🔥💪💪

[@claudiolopez2642]

You are a great teacher and has relevant content. Thank you.

[@e.t.d.l3873]

Thanks my Brother for this short but very important lesson!!! Keep strong u deserve it!!!

[@ShawnAlfonso-n3m]

You rock had to fire my painter, and started watching your videos thanks for the knowledge

[@BZ1340]

Perfect video. To the point tips LOL. I'd like to see the same video with the Graco cordless. Tip size tips spraying certain surfaces with that sprayer.

[@Idahopainter]

BZ1340 Will do

[@rustyreddish7358]

i like the detail in your comments, i have been spraying for over 25 years. You did a great job explaining the small details. GREAT job on this video!

[@Walter-k2v]

Thank you for putting out these videos. New to the channel , somewhat new to spraying and this channel is teaching me a lot . Also gonna be purchasing that whip you mentioned from you. Again, thanks for these awesome tips.

[@01jbeals]

You’re so thorough & detailed! I appreciate it so much! About to start using my new paint sprayer watching this video was last and final step before starting lol

[@johnpiscitello6204]

Hi Chris My first sprayer was a Titan 440 back in the 80s Thanks for the video ,J. PISCITELLO

[@Idahopainter]

Very cool!

[@eddierodriguez418]

Im happy that you're straining your paint that is what I've always done when it comes to painting even if they are brand new paint buckets, it goes easier on your pump and even when cut and roll.

[@elmeromero1794]

Thank you for the great tips on using an airless sprayer. I just bought a cheap airless sprayer to start messing around. And with your videos and info I hope to soon get a better quality sprayer.

[@thiagones8952]

Brazilian learning here!!! Thanks!!!

[@Daez-ku3pf]

Props to a fellow Idaho painter. We definitely could use higher pay rates for everything we go through with commercial painting my crew has literally painted half of the new buildings here in boise from micron to the hospitals and everything in between one of the fastest growing areas in America for sure. you should do a commentary on dealing with deadlines and working with major construction companies and the difference between residential and commercial

[@creativefilms4107]

I absolutely love the scripture. What a great medium you have to get His good news out. Keep honoring Him and training/serving His people. PEACE

[@patrickw9802]

The reasons for the paint being dirty is because the easiest way for paint companies to meet all of the new VOC restrictions they removed all of the things that keep paint from drying inside the bucket. If you remember the old gallons used to have a semi-clear liquid at the top when they were left out, unshaken for a few days. I cant remember what it is called but removing it was the easiest way for them to meet the compliance without having to reformulate all of the colors per product. If you think about adding emulsabond, the paint color doesnt change. Same concept. They removed the additive that wouldnt change the color. I used to work for SW and it was explained to me by one of my reps. Basically they took the good stuff out of the paint, because it was cheaper.

[@p.w.4203]

So interesting. Thank you!

[@billyv1711]

Thanks, I just spent 5 bills on your website. But can't keep watching your videos my wife is getting jealous!

[@Idahopainter]

Oh no!

[@rbilardo47]

Wow! What a great video, you explain very well the spray patterns to look for and how to adjust pressure to correct them. I really learn a lot from you and enjoy watching all of your videos. God Bless, and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@Skiller7777]

You are a spray Master, learning never ends, great video buddy👍🏼

[@scottvarnadore4940]

You can get rid of the spits with the graco clean shot that connects to the extension you can adjust it to no spit at all

[@hollydenney1827]

I have an older model graco ultimate airless paint sprayer. I can get it to prime and spray but it continuously runs and sprays zigzag lines. It also builds a lot of paint in front over primer shaft. The pump will slow down when adjusted but will not stop until it too low to spray.

[@TCHamilton56]

Thanks!

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you very much Hamilton

[@manyfacesrunsquickly3782]

Thank you man wish I saw this video before I finished the house first job on my own on a 2400 house

[@chancedenton1421]

What kind of incentives do you provide your employees to keep them motivated and producing. Also how do you train people. Do you hire already experienced?

[@lloydthibodeau9755]

Thanks for the information on different spray patterns and recognizing the adjustments to the pressure.

[@MatteusClement]

Hey @PaintLifeTV - why don't you use the "clean shot" attachment from Graco? It stops the spitting when using a wand. When I paid $180 for it, I nearly died. Then doing my first new build set of interior doors, it paid for itself on the first door (of 22 doors)

[@shaynesabala]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@Sinanimre]

Nice video, thanks. Have been using airless for the first time today, and even if the walls and ceilings look ok, i used 3 times more paints than expected... I guess tomorrow will start with a test to adjust the pressure !

[@epenaloza52]

Back when I started painted with the sprayer you were my go to thanks for the videos...I got a question that maybe you or anyone else can answer...why does my spray gun throw a stream of material when I release the trigger?! I've been having that problem recently

[@Idahopainter]

needs to be lubed or repacked. Soak in WD40

[@vampov]

3:48 great video, you didn't mention it but I assume running the pressure higher than needed will also put undue wear and tear on the tip nozzle (shortening life)

[@chigoziedaniels7494]

A million thanks Chris, very detailed. You re great!!!

[@krose29743]

What a great video. I think you just diagnosed my problem! Thanks so much for posting this very professional video. God bless. Ken

[@joemartines7529]

thank you so much for your tips. very important info. I had issues with spraying doors with the purple tip 3/10. kept clogging within a few seconds. I think it was the paint? new Titan sprayer, gun, tip and screened my paint. I used Kellymore exterior semi gloss waterbase paint. I will try changing gun and manifold screens?? Very grateful, J.M. Construction

[@mathewpeters6698]

Love all your videos! So informative. Thank you.

[@makemyday1477]

Have you ever attached some filter material over your rock filter instead of pouring it through a filter? It works pretty good for smaller jobs.

[@edgararcega3046]

I ran my first ever airless sprayer that I got at a yard sale for 50 bucks (Graco x7) and it was a huge mess. Sprayer went through a gallon of paint like a thirsty camel and like half of the paint ended up all over stuff I wasn't trying to paint. Some of the paint even ended up in neighbouring rooms even though I had the door closed in the room I was painting. The whole room got fogged. Think I might have had my air pressure to high

[@lobosolitario.1065]

God bless you. . Al ways.. i learning a lot from your videos.

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for sharing and watching!🤙

[@brianquintal2321]

great reinforcement of process

[@13mileon]

Why do you put your tip in paint thinner? I use water when using latex paints. Also why do you use an extension for something you can hold the gun onto by itself without the extension? Thx for the video

[@ellem.g.7699]

Great video saw your link on a reel on facebook

[@terrycarlin2443]

I had a heck of a time (1st time ever using gun) getting a even spray pattern today on a 18’ plywood wall , I just watched this video again , was using a 517 tip that came with new 440 on 50’ hose.. I kept getting heavy lines on each sides of Fan so i would turn pressure up and No help ,ended up putting different tip and got nice even pattern ,Im wondering if the paint isn’t meant for spray-gun, Very Informative Video’s

[@Idahopainter]

thanks

[@gtarider477]

i bought a wagner pro130 1600psi set no adjustment. i have to paint a whole house including ceilings, the house was all wall paper. i am using kilz original primer oil. I could not get the fingering to go away, so i back rolled which worked fine but when its only you that is a lot of work n running lol. what pressure should i be spraying it, i would like to try again this ti,e with a little more info

[@arashhmi8175]

This is awesome! God bless you brother

[@Blastawayrva]

Hey Chris really appreciate the videos!! We have just added painting for all of the surfaces that we blast and your videos have been a great help!! I am trying to find a way to organize my airless sprayer tips, and I was just wondering where you got the tip saver from? I couldn't locate it on Google or on your website. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@Idahopainter]

BlastAwayRVA It just showed up in the mail

[@Blastawayrva]

@@Idahopainter Rats, that's a fantastic concept and idea!!!

[@pacoleona8154]

Hi there boss. First i wanted to thank you for always sharing the best tips with us. Incredibly helpful. I have a question related to the business part of painting. Any tips for a young entrepreneur who just started a local painting business? How to escalate the business? Is it better to hire people or to subcontract? Thank you in advance

[@Idahopainter]

I would never sub myself. Just me though. Did it in the past and had horrible experience doing so.

[@ivanbarinas9642]

Super useful information brother. Thank you

[@johnny.9879]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to show us and share your tips.

[@shaynesabala]

Thanks for the video. I have a Graco X7 that does not come with a pressure gauge. I get a lot of advise about what pressures to run but I can't see what psi I'm spraying. Should I put a gauge on it?

[@Raggedy-kyle]

I love your videos I'm getting into learning how to spray paint and your videos are helping massively, its alot to when you look into it. Do you have any recommendations for hea tip size for a kitchen matt emulsion and best tape for masking off freshly painted coving and skirting.

[@barnes80]

First time using my Graco project painter plus today and the tip kept jamming up. I was spraying Magnolia Home cabinet paint in the color Loyalty Blue by Sherwin Williams. I wanted to use emerald urethane or the Valspar equivalent but I couldn’t find any of it. Once I cleared it it would spray fine for about 30 seconds and then jam up again. I didn’t strain the paint so I wonder if that’s what it is.

[@civicrocker]

Wow! There’s a lot of good information in this video! I work in a paint store and run The sprayer section including rentals! This is spot on!

[@henrykao2169]

Awesome video this was very helpful, I've googling haven't found any answers to my questions about why my sprayer does tails when I spray and use up paint like crazy. I end up having more paint on myself then the ceilings. (Lol) Great thanks perfect clip. KEEP IT UP.

[@mushroom4rain]

Hi there, can you do a demonstration video on how to paint the walls and ceiling consistently when it’s 11-12ft tall?

[@jamesswinney8858]

Great Tips,thanks Paint Life 🤠

[@Idahopainter]

My pleasure!!

[@JETMECH401ST]

Thank you again for very valuable information. Do you ever elk and/or moose hunt in beautiful Idaho? That’d be such a dream for me.

[@fernandosuarez9103]

Thank you bro learned quite a bit watching you.

[@tonyr8443]

Could you please upload a video about proper thinning of paint for airless sprayer? Thanks!

[@TheGunner357]

Thank you for the video...I'm new to this and in the process of painting my houses exterior. I'm using a 515 tip with SW super paint I seem to be using a lot of paint, Its not running and seem to be covering well but I do have a tail and a lot of over spray . Do you have any suggestions thank you

[@grubbetuchus]

What's with the extension wand on the gun?

[@alexmatra265]

So I just purchased a graco ultra 395 airless sprayer, I have not used it yet because I was curious if I had to clean the airless sprayer right after it being used at the job site or if I would be able to clean the airless sprayer when I got home from a job? What is the proper procedure. Thank you

[@Idahopainter]

Alex Matra totally fine to take it home and clean it

[@brianbrigman]

I've learned a ton from your videos over the years, thank you. I want to paint my wood crank out casement windows but I am unsure how to go about this. I cannot find any videos on this from anyone. Do you spray the window when its closed and open it, then roll the rest of the sash or do you take off the sash and spray it separately? I would love to know the process you would do for this and what materials you would use. I've got an Airless and an HVLP available to use. God Bless Brother.

[@lyricallyachilles]

Would you happen to know what spray rigs and tips are best to use for a silicone base paint product and at what PSI as well ?

[@1925sk]

Thanks Idaho painter. What’s the rule of thumb on how much coverage you get per gallon. Planning on doing a house with mostly flat walls. Thanks.

[@Here-2-Learn]

Not sure I’ve ever looked at the pressure non of my rigs had them . I just use my eyes 👀 most of the time it’s materials lots of clay heavy solids need to be thinned “adjusted” as my paint rep says lol add some floetrol first then small amounts of water . Make sure you run thru the line n rig each time after adjusting

[@user-mq6wo3xz9w]

Hi. Thanks for this great video. I'm currently wall painting. Paint consumption is very high. Is that related to the pressure? Should I delute the pain and reduce the pressure? Or is this due to the nozzle size? I paint with a 517. Thanks

[@jimlee5626]

Great info Sir.

[@ninji522]

Appreciate the tips (pun intended). I just bought a Graco X5 and there is no gauge but it goes up to 3k so I figure maybe start at a little better than halfway on the dial with a 515 tip. I sprayed 2 walls already and didn't get fingers but there was a lot of overspray so maybe I had it too high.

[@II-db7uo]

I have a grace 495 spray machine and use the green 312 fine finish tips for trim and like how to covers and never clogs. When I use a 310 tip my gun keeps getting clog or the gun isn’t able to spray the paint. I use a 60 filter on the gun and manifold. Do you know what the problem would be? If I use the 60-80 filter on the manifold and 100 filter on the gun will that make the paint go threw while using the 310 tips or even a 208 tip.

[@statewidefilms]

@paints life tv I'm in Australia just starting to use an airless . How much do I thin the paint down ... I heard maybe 10 to 15 % . Secondly . In order of spraying. 1. Ceilings 2. Door and window frames 3. Walls.. ????? Cheers Bill..

[@upsguppy520]

sweet hose whip im gonna order one

[@olwynhoff9242]

Can you talk about the rubber/metal washer inside the nozzle that cradles the tip. I have one nozzle where this washer just falls out. Other nozzles seem to hold it in firm. Are they a universal size? Thanks

[@hitmann007]

I've been watching your videos a lot but my first spray indoor wall didn't work well. I am novice in spray painting. I am changing color from glossy green to white. Questions: 1) should I have sand and prime glossy paint first? 2) my tip is 515, should i still need to add water to thin the paint? 3) during spray time, I noticed some paint thrown into the wall like rain drops, thoughts? Thank you. I like your channel and how you explain things.

[@darranstephens7667]

I had a client insist on "Back-Rolling"? Should I? Do I skip out on job for not doing it? Is back rolling necessary

[@samcerreta807]

This is a great video and I enjoy all of your content. QUESTION: I have embarked on my own project of spraying my kitchen cabinets. I am using a Graco X5 and a 313 FFT (I’ve also tried 415). I am spraying Kilz original as I am using BM advanced. I’ve tried all I feel I can try and still getting tails. Cleaned filter, cleaned inflow and outflow valves. I’ve even thinned to primer 4oz of mineral spirits for 1 gal. I’ve just sprayed the first coat. Help would be much appreciated.

[@nvestnbna]

Just curious about the paint sprayers. Does anyone make an attachment that draws paint from the bottom of the can? Maybe that is more trouble than it is worth. Appreciate all the videos.

[@drewbush6535]

Why does the paint peal off when I cut in the ceiling after taping it

[@eddierodriguez418]

Usually the paint is fresh or not dry enough that will peal or it is to old and dry and the adhesive layer between the drywall and the primer is coming loose, losing up the paint and peeling it when you pull your tape. So if its a repaint and you're not painting ceiling try using a frog tape or something for delicated surfaces. It may even be the type of tape you're using the one thing I've come to learn is that tape also plays a big role depending on the surface or tape adhesion. Hopefully this has been helpful.

[@Idahopainter]

Called bridging. peal tape before paint dries.

[@fromthenorthwest]

Hey Drew, one thing that ive found that helps is to not put the tape edge right into the corner. I like to leave a 1/16- 1/8 inch or so gap between the tape and the corner and the paint will be less likely to 'bridge' that tape line, which can result in peeling

[@constantinemathios898]

I will be painting a really big ceiling with ceiling tiles about 12' high. We haven't sprayed in a while. What tip do you recomend to use? We will be spraying ProMar ceiling paint.

[@supertroutjams]

I’m just a home owner non professional painter if I want to paint my house should I rent a good sprayer or is there a good less expensive sprayer you would suggest I purchase? Thanks great videos very informative 👍🏼

[@ULarryO]

You mentioned Sherwin Williams ProBlock (oil-based) primer. Can this be sprayed? Does it need to be strained prior to use? Thank you, excellent tutorials!

[@frankdillon6127]

if you were painting a house by yourself, and needed to stop for the daybut will start again in the morning how would you store the gun/pump. approx 12 hour being idle.

[@33presunto]

Gracias amigo! tus videos son geniales y me han ayudado mucho a ser mas profesional.

[@jamesmackenzie9080]

Question on straining paint . Does it have too be strained or could you have a straining net around suction tube ?? Thanks

[@MrKZizzle]

Question... My family and I are moving and need to change the paint colors on the inside of our house to sell it. I didn't really want to use a roller and brush because of timing but others are telling me that I will get over spray throughout my house and it'll end up worse. They say its not a good idea unless you are doing a rehab or new construction were I don't have flooring or trim in yet. Can you elaborate on this? Thanks!

[@diegodto]

spraying is unforgiving. anything you don't mask and protect will be covered with paint. On a new construction house professionals prefer to spray the woodwork (doors, windows, trim) and use brush and roller for ceiling and walls