Pros and Cons of Using HVLP Paint Sprayer for Kitchen Cabinets

When it comes to refinishing your kitchen cabinets or other furniture items, there are multiple ways - like painting with a paintbrush or a roller.
Although using these painting tools is straightforward, the main problem with them is they consume lots of time.
HVLP paint spray guns, on the other hand, enable you to complete the task more effectively in lesser time - a good paint sprayer helps you to make the cabinets (in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, garage, etc.) look brand new without wasting any paint.
But as a beginner, if you haven’t used an HVLP spray gun for woodworking before, let's take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of the machine. This will help you know more about what these devices can and cannot do.
Advantages 0:53
There are several advantages to HVLP paint sprayers. First of all, if you’re not in the mood to apply multiple coatings of paint, HVLP paint sprayers are for you. This excellent device minimizes the amount of paint applied so that you get that smooth coat of paint the first time.
Other than that, these sprayers are…
1- Versatile: 1:15
HVLP paint sprayers are adjustable and precise. This means that you can use them even with smaller projects that are just too difficult to do with traditional spray guns.
Not only that, but these spray guns are even customizable to your preference. Whether you wish to use them with turbine systems, compressors, or conversion settings, you can use HVLP guns your way.
2- Produces Less Overspray: 1:42
With traditional guns, you’ll spend tons of time cleaning the overspray that missed the target. With these DIY HVLP paint sprayers, however, you don’t have to worry about this!
The innovative technology behind these devices works to minimize overspray so you can actually focus on what you want: painting.
3- It’s Safer to Work and Helps You Save Money: 2:03
While you don’t want to throw your safety equipment out the window, it’s universally recognized that HVLP paint sprayers are safer than traditional models.
This is because the smaller amount of paint used diminishes the number of paint chemicals that are released into the air.
Also, it's this simple when it comes to saving money: less overspray means less paint, and less paint means less money out of your wallet.
Even better, these devices are typically cheaper than compressed air sprayers and no-air sprayers. This makes an HVLP spray gun a quality investment on your part!
Disadvantages 2:40
With all the benefits out there, naturally, there is some setback with HVLP devices. Let’s take a look:
HVLP spray guns generally don’t have the power (PSI) to spray the paints without thinning. Using thicker materials (oil-based paints, for instance) can even clog your paint sprayer, so it’s best to avoid them altogether. If you want to use it, you should use thinner substances to spray without issue.
Also, remember that “LP” in HVLP stands for “low pressure.” As a result, these sprayers generally take longer to use and are a bit slow in action.
This means that they’re not very good for larger projects which require you to paint huge swaths of the surface at a time. But if you paint smaller surfaces like kitchen cabinets or other woodworking surfaces, you are good to go with them.
And that's all about HVLP paint spray guns. Hopefully, by learning the pros and cons of these machines, you can finish your kitchen cabinet project right the first time!
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