Spraying the INTERIOR of a house with the Avanti Airless Paint Sprayer

[@billjacobs8035]

I borrowed one to paint my outside walls of my house. Worth twice the price!

[@rich5034]

Thanks for the demo. I also appreciate those with constructive comments and your responses. I am considering buying a three floor scaffold, this pump and lots of tape and taking it on solo. Thanks again.

[@dfy]

No problem, hoped this helped and good luck on your project!

[@2010stoof]

Nice work. Many homeowners dont use caulk when painting. Makes end result so much nicer

[@dfy]

Keep calm and caulk on

[@byronlentz4825]

Good job

[@wheelofstars]

I just bought one of these today. Thank you!!

[@dfy]

Mine still works! Over 15 jobs later. Paid for itself on the first job

[@reverendsonhouse]

Great job! Spray all your ceilings first and then when you're spraying walls make sure you fasten the tip 90 degrees the opposite way, then you don't have to turn your arm to the side to spray. Your elbow will thank you when your 50 and still humpin' paint.🙂

[@dfy]

Hey, thanks for the advice, will do!

[@2010stoof]

Since you want to spray vertically you can just turn the nozzle assembly 90 degrees so you're spraying wise without having to hold gun sideways. Just FYI

[@dfy]

Nice. Less wrist fatigue?

[@2010stoof]

@@dfy I would say so. If you predominantly spray wide instead of tall just tighten the nozzle assembly 90 deg from how you have it. Will spray wide while you hold the gun straight. Worth a try I saw you hold it sideways alot and with extension can probably get tiring

[@NsyShwl]

Looks great but where are the cabinets 👀 do you you paint walls then install cabinets? Idk just something i noticed

[@dfy]

Yes, cabinets were installed after. In fact the kitchen and bathrooms were basically put together after the paint job

[@JTP1967]

I have the Graco Magnum x7, but I recently got a job were I have to repair a bunch of stucco and then paint the entire exterior of the main house and the small guest house too. So I was looking at getting this sprayer but wasn't sure if it was worth the money. I didn't want to buy it and take it to the jobsite thinking I was good to go and then have it not perform. Thanks for the video.

[@dfy]

I’m still using this sprayer 4 big jobs later - cheap and reliable, just clean it

[@JTP1967]

@@dfy Appreciate the feed back.

[@frankval74]

Good job, I used the same machine, but when spraying it was not the same, why do you put it with water first? Is the tip gun you use the one that comes in the kit or is it another one?

[@danny6247]

how does it do with overspray?

[@DIRTPUNKZ86]

Great little machine will do the job like any other.. HOWEVER do not hold the trigger for long periods of time while flushing/cleaning it with water... It will over heat and burn seals. I will be buying a 2nd one and caring for it that much more.

[@dfy]

Thank you! Never thought of this

[@dfy]

This machine is a true value if you take care of it, now I will try to prevent overheating 🥵

[@scottcox9108]

I did that with my graco. thats why im looking at this one.

[@tylerwalther6049]

Is that just for flushing/cleaning it? Or should I not hold it long while painting as well?

[@Djisaac22]

What tip you like to use

[@dfy]

515

[@gerardoramirez7036]

Aplicas directo la pintura o se tiene que rebajar con agua

[@dfy]

Apliqué la pintura directamente. ahora aguando

[@r.g.4011]

Thanks for the display of the Avanti. I’ve been looking at this machine for personal home projects. I think this may work for me. Great content!

[@dfy]

Cool, thanks! Just painted the outside of the house using the Avanti. Cleaning up as we speak, video coming 🔜

[@Pooooooops]

They have a smaller one that I just returned to buy this one because I started a painting business. I HIGHLY recommend the smaller one for home stuff, I loved using it for work but needed something with more guts but if I wasn't a painter, the little $80 Avanti sprayer is a little heavy weight. I don't think it's worth the $300 (before coup/warranty) for the pro one (unless you live in a 16BR)

[@Kevin12321]

@@Pooooooopsyou still in buisness?

[@Pooooooops]

"buisness" lol. yes I moved from philly to boulder CO so the bids are a bit better. i returned all the sprayers, after 20 years of brush and rolling I just couldnt get faster and neater with the sprayer, old dog doesnt learn new tricks. funny the only thing thats changed in a year of BUISNESS aside from moving 1800 miles to a place with much nicer weather, is that I dont use or recommend sprayers lol. if I were gung-ho on hiring 5 teams i'd probably look into it again but im not bidding $300 spray jobs LOL, you should see the skylights I do in some of these houses. one of the only things I really miss that small sprayer for was taking shelves and cabinets offsite and spraying them in the garage, I guess I could make more money but I just flat out say no to cabinet jobs now anyway. its nice how much bullshit you can say no to when you make enough.

[@olgatorres4154]

Where do I buy the extension you are using ? I can’t seem to find one at harbor freight . Thanks in advance. Any help is greatly appreciated. Great video

[@dfy]

Hey, try Dunn Edwards or Sherwin Williams

[@olgatorres4154]

@@dfy thank you so much will do .

[@patrickpatrick9132]

Nice. I just bought one to paint my home.

[@dfy]

Nice! You won’t be disappointed.

[@subbydwg]

How do you use this for smaller jobs where you dont need a 5 hallon bucket of paint?

[@Onelove313]

I'm assuming that you'd buy the paint in a one gallon size and then pour it into a 5 gallon bucket to use with the machine

[@ShinyOwl]

How many gallons do you go thru on a small size room? I feel mine goes thru the 5 gallon super fast

[@dfy]

About 3-4

[@karlhughes9024]

My question is, I have the exact same gun but all the blowback how do we get away from all the blowback and it just make a mess all over the house? Is it a way that we can get away from that is my question is a great gun, but I just don’t like the blowback from it.

[@dfy]

@@karlhughes9024 Good question. I love this setup and still have it 12-14 jobs later. I love it honestly because it’s all I know. I’m sure if I bought a nice GRACO, it would be a game changer - To answer your question, I don’t really know

[@douglashaner6802]

Looking at this to repaint a 2 car garage door, cabinets and such. I read primarily great reviews but some say the actual gun is low quality compared to the pump. Have you had issues with the gun leaking or clogging?

[@dfy]

Interesting, the gun does clog. But nothing major, just rotate the valve on the gun to clear the clog and continue spraying

[@DIRTPUNKZ86]

Yes, if you can upgrade gun and spray tips so it. Keep it clean and flush well. I painted 2 houses with mine before i burned out the pump Flushing it with water for too long.

[@johnduck2190]

Would you recommend this device to paint a home exterior?

[@dfy]

Absolutely. In fact, I did paint the exterior of this very house and made a video(s): How to Prep a House for Paint - (Day #1) Cleaning w/ Ryobi Pressure Washer kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXKoYiGbb-Iga8

[@johnduck2190]

@@dfy it a stucco and I was told to roll back for stucco homes too after spraying

[@dfy]

@@johnduck2190 true

[@tatert.v.9908]

So how much did you charge for this paint job?

[@dfy]

$1500 for labor

[@oesparza17]

This was all priming and Paint only right ? Superb Video man keep it up 👏👍

[@dfy]

@@oesparza17 Thanks! Yes, priming and paint only

[@isleblue65]

I bought this sprayer and applied 18 gallons of interior primer. By the 16th gallon, the sprayer would only spray for 10 seconds before it required priming each time. I had to start and stop constantly to allow the pump to catch up and pressurize. After a while of that, the sprayer required priming after only 2 or 3 seconds. Also, the pressure is only where you set it for the first 2 seconds, then it reduces to whatever the pump motor can maintain, which is nowhere close to 3000 PSI. I returned it to Harbor Freight, and will be buying something better.

[@dfy]

Hmm, mine hasn’t failed me yet. Going to use it until it does.. maybe yours was a bit faulty

[@yaseralzoubi8003]

​@@dfyis it still working good for you? Thinking to buy one

[@dfy]

@@yaseralzoubi8003 Yes, but remember it’s definitely good for the DIY’er - if you’re a professional spray painter invest into something better, invest into yourself

[@Geekmasterproduction]

I had the same problem, its your tip size. .515 or higher and you will have that issue. The smaller the tip the longer it can hold the pressure. Same logic with your hose length. Remember this is a cheap/DIY level sprayer. You need something more powerful for professional use/applications. Lastly the thickness of your paint will also affect your pressure, the more watery/thined out the less issues you will have.

[@Geekmasterproduction]

@@dfyExactly, im not a painter but am using this on a new construction for professional applications and you start to realise that it can only do so much. There is a reason why professionals invest into specific sprayers.

[@gstylz3574]

Do you just paint intell its fully coverd or do you actualy use a paint roller to make it even?

[@dfy]

Yes, I spray until I have full coverage. No rolling except for touch ups if necessary

[@lennys5058]

What do you use to to clean it and do you pour the cleaner into a bucket and drop the hose into the bucket and run it through the system?

[@dfy]

I use water to flush the system and storage fluid to store it www.harborfreight.com/airless-pump-storage-fluid-56670.html

[@franknelson6607]

on box it says up to 140gal per yr.use what does that mean?

[@RobinSingh]

good video! thanks!

[@fairly978]

Wish you were explaining what & why.

[@dfy]

Noted. My content quality will grow, thanks for the feedback

[@joesancho2385]

Se puede aplicar pintura de aceite para pintar techos

[@f.raimundoortizp.4711]

How long did it take you to paint a room ?

[@dfy]

15-20 min. Per coat spraying a small bedroom, obviously it takes more time for the finishing touches

[@JoeFidler]

Good video Where’s the cleaning of the Avanti? About embark on this journey…

[@dfy]

😫 Broken promises, broken promises.. I did say that at the end of the video. I’ll dig through the footage and put that together. I’ll send you the link when done!

[@JoeFidler]

@@dfy 😂😂 All good! It’d be a good follow up video though 🙏

[@EliMelean]

Hello, where can I buy the piece that the machine brings to join the hose and the machine

[@Geekmasterproduction]

Go to a auto parts store and see if they have a similar clamp like the ones used on hoses. That might/should work.

[@josenataliogonzalez3807]

Do you know if it works on the zizner 123 primer gray

[@thegoyimknow.]

Works with all primers, paints, and stains. The tip it comes with is good for all but real thin stuff like stain, but you can buy the thin material tip for 20 bucks.

[@juansantoyo6385]

It’s good for home projects and good for the price 219 can’t beet it

[@dfy]

True. Going to use it to the ground, it paid for itself on the first job!

[@eddiecoffey4963]

Does your spray seals stay in place if you go to push the spray tip in without it being screwed to the gun? Mine fall out everytime

[@DeniseRusso6]

Good work! 💪🏼

[@vladimiroboukhov8395]

how much you make on a house like this??

[@dfy]

I made $1500 (2 bed/2 bath) and not including materials; depending on your area you can more

[@vladimiroboukhov8395]

@@dfy Shit not bad at all for a days work. Good luck out there my friend glad this sprayer worked out, I plan on getting it after this.

[@Rexmorgan687]

Got quoted $7K for a 1600sf home. I'm researching equipment to start doing this myself...

[@bicdut]

Would this work with painting cars?

[@dfy]

No

[@bicdut]

@@dfy thanks. normally I'd ask follow up questions but you painted in sandals so I trust you

[@michaelnelson5229]

What tip did you use?

[@dfy]

515

[@michaelnelson5229]

@@dfy thank you.

[@TobiasRaphael1]

@@dfy I have found a 515 tip too slow for ceilings as well as projects the size you were doing. A racx517 would have been much faster. Also, thinning the material 10-20% seems to help a lot. My 2 cents. My small rig only is supposed to go up to a 515 tip, but I use the 517 and it's much faster.

[@dfy]

@@TobiasRaphael1 Will try this out next time, thanks 👌

[@JCCreatorStudio]

With airless paint sprayer, how much more in paint consumption say compared with traditional brush/roller painting?

[@dfy]

Avanti Airless Paint Sprayer from Harbor Freight. I believe I used more paint than traditional rolling although these walls were new drywall which sucks more paint

[@joshymcdaniel9233]

To answer your question if u use 1 gal of paint rolling you’ll use approx 1.5 gal to spray’ Yes it takes more product more so because u have to prime aka fill up the hose so that’s why airless sprayers r great for a big job But a waste if painting say 1 wall or a dresser’ you’d want to use a cup gun which uses about the same amount of paint as rolling’ The advantage to spraying is much cleaner coverage and faster Painting is 99% prep 1% painting If u can see a bump or damage before paint u will see it after’ paint does not cover up or hide imperfections’ that’s where lots of ppl mess up’ What ever it looks like before paint it will look like after surface wise/ damage’ Prep prep prep my friend’ Also many ppl go buy a sprayer and have zero idea on paint types they throw latex because the box says u can’ If u do it I promise u will not like it’ u grab some flotral and dilute paint’ thin is better’ Spitting heavy latex paint without thinning whether the box says it can do it or not always results n a mess’

[@JCCreatorStudio]

@@joshymcdaniel9233 Awesome bro. Tyvm

[@FJBsaidcornpop]

Depends on if you're painting inside or outside outside could be up to 35% depending on wind and if you are using the correct spray tip for the job and how experienced you are with the spray gun.

[@BayardoJSaenz]

How much this airless sprayer last, how many House you can paint with it? Thanks

[@dfy]

So far I sprayed the interior of a two bedroom house and the exterior of a two bedroom house. I think it last as long as you take care of it. It should pay for itself in the first project in last you for a dozen or two more

[@zsales1989]

If you would have killz oil primed those beams and then paint you would be good, putting water based paint on oil stained beams not good, will be having tannin in those areas

[@rogelioybarra4068]

Everytime i out a whole tip on my gun the paint cloggs all lines are brand new

[@polonovella-eo5mv]

What if someone walked by right when he sprayed outside the window? 😂 Great Review, thank you!

[@bryanaguilar4039]

Let me ask you a question couldn't you have bought paint that was already mixed with the primer or did you do it like that for a reason?

[@dfy]

I usually do buy paint that already has primer, although in this situation we were dealing with Brand New Drywall which soaks up a lot of paint. When dealing with new drywall or joint compound you need to use a pure primer..

[@regibson23]

Paint and primer in one doesn't exist. It's just marketing b.s. Talk to any painter that knows what they're doing and they'll tell you the same.

[@royflowers1538]

@@regibson23 Ur so right ,I have never seen such a marketing crap. I been painting for over 30yrs..Prime first the paint after. Best way to go.

[@JoseGonzalez-zy8ih]

Lo más q me gusta es la ayudante 😁

[@Stevesbe]

Florida?

[@dfy]

Palm Springs, Ca

[@georgekinos9378]

I just bought one today, ill let you know i dont know anything about paint. Inwent to sherman william n bought a paint(5 gallon bucket) for 216.00 dlrs, oil base to paint a trailer exterior and ima use this machine injust bought 2 hours ago at harbor freight to paint this mobile home and im watching youtube videos to kind of know what the heck to do lol. Someone at harbor freight said something anout mineral spirits, idk to clean oil base but idk what he meant.. lol. Ive known thinner cleans stuff but ima do a lil bit of research and watch more youtube videos before i ise the expensive paint and use this machine that came out to 357.00 dllrs with 2 yrs of insirance and a membership for 29 dllrs... idk what i bought. Lol. I just used the credit card. F-it! Got to learn some how. Your vid was helpful man, thanks. Let me go and assemble the spray machine. Wish me luck😅

[@dfy]

Good luck brotha! KZbin will have the answers

[@Geekmasterproduction]

SW is only good if you are a contractor/painting sub. Painters are paying $90-120 on A100, painters edge, promar. For that $216 you could have went to PPG and got something equivalent to Emerald in terms of quality., or paid $80 bucks for the same quality paint at PPG.

[@Munky332]

How much overspray was there? If I were to spray without having to move a bunch of stuff and just layed down plastic sheeting and drop cloth, could I get away with that? I fucking *hate* rolling paint.

[@dfy]

Overspray is hard to manage, especially when you are not a professional. I’m not a pro by any means and I like to prep everything! It’s all prep work..

[@Oneklickmedia]

Overspray will depends on your tip and settings. Also type of paint. Always best to prep/mask anyways. Point of sprayer is to have clean finish and larger job. Smaller job in a busy area then you roll

[@genemcgrath4931]

Nice video thank you!!! Although as an ex professional house painter myself I don't think I've ever painted in flip-flops before!!! Must be a new trend!!!😂

[@dfy]

Haha this is DIY channel - No professionals here 🤣

[@genemcgrath4931]

@@dfy thanks for the reply that was hilarious 😂!!! All in all it was a great video!!! I'm definitely going to buy one!!!

[@diamonddetails9445]

When they ask, Why do you charge so much??!! Say, Buh-bye😮

[@rickeyware6873]

When they charge to much that's when I'll do it myself and start to learn it

[@julianosuna9088]

Dile a ese muchacho que no demuestre que se puede poner la mano cuando está esprayando con la pistola.

[@marke3218]

back roll

[@dfy]

Yes. Learned the hard way

[@fatharold1788]

Seems kinda slow

[@dfy]

?

[@courtni56910]

Micky mouse

[@dfy]

🤣

[@dfy]

Ok

[@danapergande3139]

My only suggestion is to back roll it. Always gives a better finish

[@dfy]

I actually ended up rolling the walls with an 18” after

[@TheScaredofsilence]

Do you need to back roll primer though?

[@dfy]

@@TheScaredofsilence No

[@dfy]

@@TheScaredofsilence the primer gets sucked into the wall, especially with new never painted drywall (new construction)

[@coltonkelly6303]

wouldn't that only change the finish to wut ever nap or cover u use? or would u just do that on a flat wall to give it texture?

[@josebarcenas8034]

Did you put any oil for the piston?

[@dfy]

Nope