GRACO Magnum ProX17 Paint Sprayer And Pressure Roller Review - Unboxing, Setup, and How To Use

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Team! What did you think of that Graco setup? Checkout the video description for links to the Graco sprayer and roller. I placed timestamps below. Enjoy! Graco ProX17 Unboxing 01:55 Graco ProX17 Setup 03:14 Using The Graco ProX17 08:04 Graco Pressure Roller Setup 11:14 Using The Graco Pressure Roller 12:56 Graco ProX17 Review 15:21 Graco Pressure Roller Review 17:38

[@joshdeline8075]

Just as a pro tip. You should take the tip out of the housing before running paint through the line. The only time paint should go through the tip is if it's spraying on the wall. With that much paint going through it could it will blow out the tip and make it no good a lot faster. I have been painting and spraying for 10+years. I like how you are teaching people not to be afraid of using a paint sprayer. Love the channel and keep it up.

[@Methodical2]

I renovated our townhouse (myself) to get it ready to sell. I purchased the Graco X7 to spray the house because I had no plans to roll the entire house. I've never used the roller part and probably wouldn't. If a house is empty, I'd just spend the time masking and then spray. It takes time to mask a house but once you get started and into a rhythm it rolls and the 3M Masker made masking even easier. Prep work always takes the most time and is the most important part of the job in my opinion. It took seconds to spray some of the walls and the doors and lay down a nice coat of paint. If the house is empty, I am not even looking at a roller.

[@alyssariley4242]

You should always back roll when using a sprayer, if you like hackery it's perfect but back roll is a must

[@mikimiki195]

When you buy Graco you buy quality no issues 👍🏻 great review

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I will have to agree with you. Thanks Miki Miki

[@xz4wkd]

Josh. I’ve built a pool house based on everything watching your videos. Bro. Can’t thank you enough.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Congratulations on your pool house! That is awesome you gathered enough information to do your project using my channel as a resource. You are welcome. Good luck on your next project!

[@timothymetzler7715]

I love how well you explain and give detail . Some of us who may have knowledge but can still learn things from you . Merry Christmas

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate your comment Timothy! I love how all of my viewers are from different backgrounds and can offer great input as well. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@rodeha1]

I appreciate the insights- I bought the roller and have a lot of walls to do- I think it will be worth it

[@jeffdavis8119]

Great video very informative, I just bought the Graco ProX17 and looking forward to using it this weekend. Thanks!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You’re welcome! I really enjoy using my ProX17. I have no complaints with that sprayer’s performance. Let me know how it goes!

[@innovationsbywaz5115]

Love the variety and quality off all the videos man keep it up!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Andrew! When building a whole house, I have the perfect opportunity to cover a lot of topics. Stay tuned!

[@johnsmith9817]

Your videos are always good. Very informative and helpful. Thank you for what you do and keep up the good work !

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that John! I feel like if I have never sprayed before this video would be helpful. Stay tuned!

[@joshuapatlan8127]

That was immaculate explanation I was looking for magnum pro x5 ! but by mistake I got me a magnum pro x17 and I am glad I did for a couple more dollars ! ! , My first project it's to start with my garage out side ! ! will see how it come also is my first job ? ?

[@dano2359]

excellent review....thx ...just wondering if there is there an attachment to roll an outdoor second story without using a ladder...? thanks...

[@bklynbob9039]

Great video and well presented. If you happen to do another video on this spray machine could you please show how you go about cleaning and flushing the machine. Also, regarding spray tips, can the same size tip be used for both primer and finish coats or would you recommend different sizes. Lastly, if you ever run out of painting topics could you please make one on nothing but how to prep and mask a room properly and the proper tools and materials to use. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and in making quality videos.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Bob! I appreciate this comment because it definitely gives me video ideas. I’m definitely going to be addressing all of the topics mentioned. Yes I use the same spray tip for primer and the final coat. I have not experimented with many tips because I don’t use it all the time but that’s what I’ve been doing. Hope that helps!

[@kevinbirge442]

Great video, very informative. My eyes opened wide when I saw you put your hand in front of what appeared to be a pressurized spray nozzle. That machine has 2700 psi working pressure and if you accidently hit your trigger at full pressure, you could give yourself a serious injection wound. Always relieve all pressure and ideally turn off the machine before you remove or tighten a guard. Back in the day Graco wanted to know anytime there was even the rumor of an injection wound in the field, no matter which brand machine was being used. Not sure if they take it that seriously any longer now that they sell off the shelf at big boxes.

[@veegee3447]

Thank you very much on explaining how well the machine works. Awesome job and thank you for sharing🙏👍👍👍😎

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome Vee Gee! Appreciate you watching my videos and commenting every time. I truly appreciate you!

[@davidharrison3074]

First of all, bravo on putting this video together. The roller concept is good like you said under different situations. One question as compared to rolling, which I have only done like you explained about two coats of primer sanding lightly as well to assure a good base for the final coats of paint. With the spraying of primer, would you do the same as rolling. I see so many houses being built and doing the quick, 1 coat primer, and 1 coat paint sometimes 2 depending on the contractor as well as what the builder wants. Custom home builders take more pride in what they offer. I always said a good painter can make a job look well and a bad painter can make a good drywall job look worse. Doing a lot repairs, there is also a trick to blending in areas if they were a year too old and having the same paint. Getting the nap roller effect is also a key. Doing plaster work with repairs we could make the patch be like a gloss finish and if it's not prepped right you will see that area smoother than the rest of the walls that have years and years of paint on them. Most of all thank you for sharing this product with the pros and cons. Keep on rolling, paint and videos. Hahaha. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey David! Yes certain situation is perfect for the pressure roller. I’m a firm believer in two coats of primer and two coats of finish paint. I love that analogy about bad painters versus good painters. That’s a good point. I feel like building houses is all about making not so perfect building material look good. Thanks for your awesome comment!

[@mrgunn2726]

Great review! I have used the low end Wagner version of the power roller, my experiences were generally good, but I did see isues evenness of paint, you get a lot of paint in the nap when you refill the roller making it heavier in some spots. These power rollers also require custom rollers with holes on the inside, this is an added cost. Finally, cleaning, cleaning, more cleaning, takes a lot of water and time to get these power rollers really clean.

[@ckuiper7332]

Excellent - as always! Prep to 'anything' is always 'seemingly painfully slow' -- but with practice and patience - it All~ways pays off! ..The de-boxing reminded me of a narrative like the Swiss Chef from Sesame Street -- I'm still giggling! -- awesome. The Graco sprayer looks like a great machine! I don't do enough painting to justify the cost, but if a larger project came along, I'd certainly rethink that thought. The thing that gets me with sprayers is the masking and the loss of paint product at clean up, but in certain circumstances it would fare far better and if you are in a cold climate area in the winter -- it's much more 'complicated' for cleanup. Alternatively, I have rented sprayers - but my last rental experience was painful. I insisted that they test it right there prior to departure to ensure it would actually perform -- After 45 minutes and setting up 3 of their 4 rentals we (finally) got to one to work.. Note: It certainly was not this model. This model appears to be a like a rock star the way it performs!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Kuiper! After getting used to spraying after this video I am going to mask up and spray the whole house. I’m going to get the professional 3M masker it seems to be the way to go. Yes I agree unless you are doing a big project it’s not really worth the cost. I love the Sesame Street line lol. Yes with colder weather you have to do clean up on the inside using buckets of water. It is cold here so I will be having to do that at some point. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@Methodical2]

You can save the paint in the hose at cleanup. At least with the Graco you can. My brother has a sprayer but I opted not to use it because of what you describe above. I don't know how it was treated or what shape it was in. Instead, I purchased a new Graco X7 to alleviate any potential headaches.

[@jr.8509]

I'm convinced..... just have to convince the wife for purchase 😂

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

It is definitely helpful to use a sprayer. Especially when doing a whole house. They are definitely expensive but I think they’re worth it. Good luck with your house!

[@dedrakuhn6103]

That was a really good deal on that Que pawn

[@Enonymouse_]

i'm seriously considering one for my house, I need to repaint the outside, inside and stain the deck+fence.

[@michaelmallis1962]

Holy Baltimore accent, “q-pon” 😂. Love it.

[@plumbbuild6517]

I've never tried using the roller but I've sprayed alot of houses and I'll back roll after spraying that's my preference, and thanks for the great video you always explain your videos to the tee. Thanks again hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Oh yeah back rolling is definitely the way to go on the final coats. I’m going to show how to mask and spray this house. Thanks a lot for tuning in Plumb Build! Happy holidays!

[@saltwaterrook4638]

Backrolliing is useless on anything but a new paint job.

[@jimmylopresti]

You have to backroll new Sheetrock, if you don’t you’re screwed

[@prophetseven728]

I was looking at the X5 & X7. The X5 is in the $300 range. Was wonder what really is the difference if any. I get the more expensive ones are for constent use. But if you are just doing your own home and not doing it as a daily job. Should not the less expensive ones work just as well?

[@rugguy9838]

Great video very informative 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that! I try to bring the knowledge to the forefront. Thanks a lot for watching Rugguy!

[@yatra01]

excellent review

[@bethzaidagarcia81]

Love your content you are a really busy guy I can tell well I’m a drywall taper and only do paint occasionally and really love the gracox17 n also have x5 for smaller jobs keep making more videos 😍

[@framnerdan]

Over 80 000! Great job Josh! Proud of you. Can not imagine the time and effort you gave out in. I do have a question. You have mentioned you are building the house on the side. What is or was your day job? Thanks Josh

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that Amazing Framer! You know as well how much work it takes to make videos. It is great to see the community grow. I will be making a video on what I actually do as for a primary job. Stay tuned!

[@robalan57]

Graco has a telescoping extension that is worth the extra money.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I agree!

[@djsavage6439]

Your vids are by far the best! Seriously informative. What would you do if the ceiling were 25ft? I'm assuming spray, but would you use extensions, a ladder, or scaffolding?

[@alianti-racism8833]

Thank you very much, i love your vidoes and i really Appreciate the help.i just painted all of my house and your video helped alot with Literally everything from painting to cleaning the prayer exactly the same one u used in this vidoe,i appreciate it,I have a question, Im doing an addition on the back of my house, i already did the footing which 42in deep and 20in wide,21ft x14ft im gonna need to lay a 3 lines of blocks to set a sill plate on the top of it which bring it exactly to the same level with the rest of the house, but before I lay the blocks I'm gonna need to chuck my line To lay the blocks on, right behind the house but i wanna make sure the addition wall that connect to the house is gonna be straight even with the rest of the house, how am I gonna make sure that my line of the addition is straight with the rest of the house?if i look at the house from the front i wanna see straight line instead of the addition wall coming out or in might ends up lookin all goofy 😅. I tried to use my lazer leveler but it didnt seems right it was facing too far out any advice? Should i do tge 345 or in my case it would be 6-9-12

[@aj12271]

Probably a dumb question but I wonder if Graco can make these with quick connect fittings instead of threaded or if you can put a quick connect adapter on these fittings.

[@HBHS16]

I’m getting ready to spray new drywall with pva primer sealer. Do you have to backroll? Dry roller?

[@alyssariley4242]

Ivhavent even used my sprayer yet lol, but he love it

[@imsowright90]

Thanks for the info.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@pattycakes1146]

Great info. My 45° angle adapter had a little plastic piece that fell out of it which looks like a round white washer with a nipple and hole in the middle. It fell out of the end that attaches to the pole end. Does that plastic piece stay in or come out? Because the directions don’t say?

[@mmiller5359]

I bet you have a traeger grill, love ipa's, and hunt occasionally

[@the-bu3lb]

What about having to change from print to color After your done priming

[@iamkinglvt]

No one explains shit how you do 🙏🏽 I subscribed after one video thankyou keep up the good work i got great advice on what jm going to purchase moving forward

[@thrinfo]

Nice viewing ,thanks, aluminium always get your hands black, it's about the worst material to keep clean. In the same time, what size of tip do you use for the inside painting, I already got the Graco ProX 17 and did my outside house with very satisfied finish, but hard to say wich tip I would use for the interior, my sealing is wood and I'm going to paint it, to dark with time and sure, I'll do the wall in the same time, got to protect the kitchen etc. Can you make me a tip suggestion. Thanks Normand

[@kbbb4227]

Great video, thnx

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@angeltrudo]

My husband and I brought this and have been painting our house with it. Is there a way to know what PSI that were spraying at, since the dial only has a plus or minus. Thanks.

[@pabloteran7082]

Can you spray ceiling and walls with the sprayer or why do you recommend using the roller for the walls?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Oh yeah you can definitely spray the ceilings and walls with a sprayer. In fact I decided to spray the whole house after I made this video. I am releasing a video on that here soon. Stay tuned! Hope that helps!

[@pabloteran7082]

@@TheExcellentLaborer hey thanks and i really appreciate that you took your time to answer my question 👍🏼

[@noahb.7838]

Great video like always 👌

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you Noah! Happy holidays!

[@renostubbs8504]

Awesome demonstration man...just wondering, did the gun portion jammed when you were using the roller attachment???

[@vivianjohnson1595]

I just subscribed I have never painted in my life , however I'm willing to try .My question is with this paint Sprayer can I use Paint that has primer in it already ? ,as I watched you one hose was for primer is that where I would put my paint with primer while still keeping the other in the water ? I'm sorry I am really Green my grandkids have done a number on my walls Love them but I would like to know how to Help myself in the future.

[@mikem1014]

how about pressure roller out side house walls ?

[@mudder4660]

Also make sure the gun’s handle barrel is screwed in tightly after connecting the hose. Inadvertently loosening will cause a leak from the gun.

[@anthonjhnon1]

Did Graco remove the wheels. I'm looking online at lowes and don't see wheels on the unit.

[@chadthompson3078]

Great video, thx

[@bobbypietropollo7195]

Where'd you get the cart? I thought you had to get the 19 to get the cart

[@ekomadin-wv3ju]

Sir I have a question did you ever spray asphalt emulsion using graco? Please let me know which product that you used

[@ChrisKadaver]

Hi! Nice video! Is it a bad idea to just spray and not roll interior walls?

[@terrythomas790]

I bought a Graco a couple years ago to spray a picket fence. Thats all Ive used it for , so far. Anyways , It seemed to use a lot of paint. And I had to get the proper size tip so half the paint just didnt spray into the air between the pickets. So what worked the best for me was to first. Place large piece of cardboard on the opposite side being painted, and basically just used the sprayer to get paint "on" the fence, but needed to work a brush to do the covering evenly. SO there was no continuous dipping a brush into a paint pail. If I didnt do it this way, I would of went through MUCH more paint thats really needed to just spray . Good paint isnt cheap! With this said, how evenly did the sprayer and roller put paint on the walls, and did the paint cover the area that its supposed to cover , based on the label info?? Thanks

[@mohmadapdo118]

I want a heavy duty model Jericho It can spray all kinds of paint and putty What do you nominate for me?

[@mlbbacani]

Hello, is the Graco X7 the same setup as this one?

[@bebehappy8246]

Dry good

[@tonyurbina8273]

Hi I did watch the video x17 sprayer where can I buy it so you can get commission? Thanks

[@stevenclark5206]

Don’t need to remove bolts on handle. Loosen and and pivot handle to upright position and tighten wing nuts

[@MixmasterMegz767]

Hey Quick Question, Im looking to buy the Magnum prox17 airless sprayer, my only issue is there are a lot of x17 models, which would be the best between the Graco Magnum Airless Paint Sprayer Interior Exterior Paint Gun Machine LTS 17/X7, Graco Magnum ProX17 Cart Airless Paint Sprayer and Magnum X7 Cart Airless Paint Sprayer .

[@KurtBelyeu]

Of the ProX17 models there are only two, the stand and the cart model. The only difference is if you want wheels.

[@nadjibouyahia2257]

Great presentation , i undestand how IT Works, about rouler, i think is too heavy and not practical tool. Thank you

[@Simple_Youtube]

Did Graco change the height of the Prox17? Im looking at the same model but mine down not sit over the bucket. It is much shorter and has a tube that goes in a bucket. No wheels.

[@bradleywise835]

They sell 2 different versions

[@KurtBelyeu]

They sell a stand and a cart version; both will work with small cans of paint up to and including 5-gallon buckets. The only real difference is that one has wheels, and the other doesn't.

[@eduardodossantos2438]

Sou do Brasil não entendi ND mais foi muito bom o vídeo só não entendi oque ele falou mais muito bom o serviço dele se poder traduzir em português e melhor obrigado Eduardo pintor

[@ra3975]

wouldn't unloosening mean to tighten? 😆

[@steveandrushko75]

12:20 those are channel locks not "vise grips"

[@borgona362]

just got mine last week.. time to make mula !!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Awesome! Let me know how you like it.

[@eagle114]

Why we need pressure roller if we can just spray with sprayer 🤔

[@altafmubarak]

Hi Is there a way i can get in touch with you?

[@dodgee_doo]

The roller nap lets droplets of paint come through mid-roll. Such a pain.

[@69mcguire]

How much of a mess does it make compared to brush and roller?

[@markfreeman5176]

Wish I bought that rather than the battery airless..$1000 straight in the bin..not happy.

[@codywhitmire8850]

My battery airless got for 600 n it has done great. Been on many jobs have had it close to a year

[@alyssariley4242]

I'm so super excited, this lil machine is gonna make me some major dough, only thing is, is that I fuckin hate painting lol.

[@Korbin21]

20:20 that’s from aluminum that just happens with anything aluminum.

[@dogboyendicott5211]

If they would send me a free one I’ll make a video saying this thing is better than a slow hand job😮

[@electroshop5545]

how much prase

[@BrentDunnaway]

unloosen :-D

[@carguy1312]

Was on major sale at Lowe’s - added to cart - figured I had a week to decide (because that’s what it said on their app) - watched this video and went to buy it - they’d raised the price big time and won’t honor the price. I’m done with them for good. Just wanted to let people know what kind of business they are. Dishonest and not true to their word.

[@UmarAlFarooq]

1. Nix the music. It's pointless. Instead, do NOT mute your spray job. We want to hear what it sounds like. 2. You don't "unloosen". You just loosen it or tighten if you mean the opposite.

[@EddyG]

That roller thingy is TRASH 🚮

[@catpeople1958]

Piece of junk. Brand new and the pump was too weak to push water. I’m sending Graco an invoice for the $1200. They cost me that date if they don’t pay it I’m turning it over to collections and adding it to their corporate credit account.

[@Super-Trucker466]

Yeah I have it with the extension it's to heavy.... I took everything off and just sprayed the hole place..... its good to have in my collection tho .