Airless Spray Gloss WB Enamel on Trim

[@stevenmcfarlane8831]

Hi Gregory. Looks like you have found a water based gloss finish you are happy with, great. Looks nice. Bet it’s nice and smooth. Question is would you use that product on a project going over old solvent / oil based paint ? If so what are PPG saying is the specification? That be an interesting test of that product your running through your unit. Cheers , best wishes.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Great question Steven, I have been doing tests on different water based enamels over old enamels. I don't take any chances so all door frames and doors need the oil undercoat ( no sand) or sand and a good acrylic undercoat ,but the window frames can be done with a light sand and dust because they don't get any heavy usage. When you think about it in a normal home there can be 15 windows, so a bit of a saving if you chose to go that way. Its weird, some of the wb enamel sticks well over old enamel but others its hit and miss so I'm still recommending for 100% certainly to use an undercoat, not straight over.

[@ramoburzic8433]

Good job mate

[@leeyoung347]

the most useful vid of spray painting ever watched. just spray painted a new house(first time DIY). used a 209 normal tip with dulux aq enamel on doors and trims, they bled like hell. now a fflp 208 and a cleanshot valve are the next investment. thanks

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Dulux aquanamel does not spray at all,its just a brush and roll paint. No matter what I tried I couldn't get it to spray properly.

[@artistAnthonyWood]

Thanks Gregory! Great series, really well explained using products I am familiar with. Cheers from another fan! :)

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback

[@painterman8863]

Feel you pain mate with your shoulder. Thanks for making your video,I look forward to them👍👍

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Its getting better, time heals

[@JONO3679]

I told you water-based gloss was excellent you just have to know how to spray it.. comes up like glass when done right.. glad to see you figured it out... we use different tips i don't get any runs but I go round twice i think your doing one thick coat.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Water based is still shit, Ive just lowered my expectations.

[@MEVD2011]

Your running a clean shot there my friend would a short extension bar in conjunction with the clean shot help your shoulder out a bit save you stretching

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Yes I use a short extension sometimes as the job suits.

[@paragonwindows4520]

Would be interesting to see how the sterigard or fast finish in high gloss compares to this. I notice dulux sell them both in a semi or full gloss wb enamel

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

I've used the steriguard gloss heaps of times, I think this pure performance is very similar but easier to spray finish.

[@davorstankovic9278]

Hi Greg I’ve been following your channel for years now , very informative great painter . I’ve been painting over 10 years now and switching over to all water based paints including gloss and semi gloss been somewhat tough but getting used to it . Do you prefer spraying your doors or rolling . I Still prefer rolling them just because of touch ups . if you spray them do you have preferred set up to prevent overspray onto the ceilings.Thanks for your content it’s been so helpful to me at least and I’m pretty sure to many more painters who viewed your videos. Keep up the good work mate and look after yourself.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Thanks Davor for supporting the channel, I much prefer to roll my doors but the finish is rubbish, especially when i go back a couple of months later and see what's there. Spraying is a much better option, runs are my biggest problem. I am finding I can spray the doors without interfering to much with the ceiling finish. Maybe do the doors all in one room or specific walls so the cornice can be touched up easy.

[@JONO3679]

Just tilt your hand down.. or do your doors first

[@certaindeaf8315]

Long time painter in Oregon.. aways enjoy your videos. Did you not get a plate put on your clavicle or what? I had some serious issues too from a badly broken collar bone from a motorbike wreck.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

My problem with my shoulder was originally dislocated with multiple fractures and then they found the tears of three Rotator Cuff tendons, one was completely gone, so a massive tear was shortened and fitted elsewhere with screws. It's a long-term injury and the surgeon says because of the arthritis Ill need a new shoulder reco within ten years so basically I'm just taking it easy so I can hopefully get a better outcome long-term.

[@certaindeaf8315]

@@ThePa1nterhowto Yowch. Thanks for getting back to me and here's hoping for a full recovery.

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

Good job m8 problem is in the urban homes everyone wants satin Not sure if you ment fflp 208 tip .....they are made for doors & trim We both know nothing beats gloss enamel though☝️

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

I also was told to use satin on the new homes but they don't know what they are talking about so now I just use the gloss, No one knows the difference and at least I can feel a little better about myself.

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

@@ThePa1nterhowto not sure if you said fflp or lp tips ... fflp tips are the best for trim & doors👍

[@paulh71]

How does it go if brushed on? I can’t justify buying an airless sprayer. Would the Wagner Flexio sprayer or similar work if brushing doesn’t give a good finish?

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Never used one of them, to be honest its shit with just a brush so you have to apply it quickly and tip off with a soft brush.

[@paulh71]

@@ThePa1nterhowto Thanks mate. Might be time to get a pro painter in to do some spraying.

[@G_star45]

Good job mate, what size nap roller do you usually use for doors

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Flush doors are 4mm and the colonial doors are 12mm

[@apsmith5662]

Hi Greg, yet another great vid. I just bought a 2nd hand Wagner 3.21. I'm also going to get a cleanshot valve but have a couple of questions. In regards to using the 208 tip in this video, does the Wagner purple 208 tip fit in the cleanshot or do I have to use Graco tips. Also what colour filter were you using when spraying this. Cheers.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

The cleanshot is a separate item, your origional housing can be used on it. When using these small tips, always put a new red filter in it. All other times you can run a yellow filter. Your gonna love the 3.21,

[@apsmith5662]

@@ThePa1nterhowto thanks mate cheers

[@natol833]

Enjoyed the video Greg, keep them coming. What do you think of the Taubmans water based enamel in Semi Gloss.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

I haven't used it in semi-gloss but I did the impossible house with taubmans full gloss but it runs easy.

[@dkpaintinghobart5771]

Thank you for the good information, Did you add water? Maybe we should try this product

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

No water added,straight out of the can. Its a fine product for sure.

[@davidclapper3829]

Heads up Bunnings have the titan 560e spray system for $299 down from $2495 if your stores have any stock

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Thanks for the heads up, thats a huge discount.

[@alanfincham2013]

Hello Gregory, what sort of run have you had with the Wagner 3.21 any issues or other problems? Regards from New Zealand.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

I get a couple years of solid use out of them, as you can see i don't look after them. But I do always keep them in water so they never dry out.

[@alanfincham2013]

@@ThePa1nterhowto sounds good machine, thanks for the reply.

[@paragonwindows4520]

Are there any brands of paint to avoid with ceiling, walls or trim paint? Are they all much the same? I’ll try and get this trim paint but I’m not sure which ceiling and wall paint to get

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Pure performance has a good low sheen wall paint as well, Dulux professional low sheen is also great. I also use pure performance ceiling paint but my favourite ceiling paint is berger gold label ceiling paint.

[@vignjevicalex]

Do you ever work on high-end homes or something? I've only ever seen you work on these rundown joints that can't be paying out more than 6-7k.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Depends on what you call high end properties, ive been painting for over 40 years so I've done all kinds of contracts,1, 2 , 3 million dollar priced properties, sure but multi story homes in the city ,no I stay away from them. I'm near retirement age and try and keep my jobs simple that I can do by myself or with one worker. How about you,do you paint run down joints or high end?

[@vignjevicalex]

@@ThePa1nterhowto we take whatever we can get but it's hard to stay busy year round just doing repaints, I don't believe you can't smash out 3 units or 2 massive side-by-sides and not make money, you're not that old lol

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

@@vignjevicalex I'm one year off retirement so yes I do get offered lots of those larger properties but to be honest I only take around 20% of the work that I'm offered. Its just easier to do houses close to me with no employee's. It seems like the more money you make, the harder it is to get ahead. Most of my stuff is referrals from previous clients.

[@orbitalforest]

Looks a decent finish Gregory , how does it compare to an oil ?

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Nothing compares to an oil but as far as wb enamels go it's up there for sheen and no runs.

[@micksmith3352]

Hi mate. Is it ok to leave paint in a sprayer overnight or even a few days ? Thanks again

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Yes but it must be airtight, personally I put the handpiece in water and add a little bit of water over the top of the paint and several wet rags over the paint tin to keep it all moist. As long as you do that you can leave as long as you want

[@micksmith3352]

@@ThePa1nterhowto thanks Greg

[@blakejames7997]

Hi guys, Some advice plz! I accidentally mixed 2.5L of Dulux Wash&Wear +Super Hide with about 5L of Dulux 1Step Prep. Can the paint still be used as a primer for doors or is it best to just use on walls instead.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

If the doors are new and you just want to undercoat before glossing , no problems but if its a repaint with old oil based, it won't be good enough. Treat it like a sealer undercoat now, not a primer.

[@blakejames7997]

Thanks mate appreciate the help, Just on the Taubmans Pure Performance, have you had any experience with Taubmans Professional White Gloss Water Based Enamel? It’s the closest thing available at my local Bunnings.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

@@blakejames7997 Yes I've used the taubmans professional but it's not very good. The taubmans water based enamel is a much better paint, has a nice shine and brushes and rolls good.

[@blakejames7997]

Okay good to know, is their any water based enamel from Bunnings that you could recommend for spraying?

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

@@blakejames7997 I have used the Taubmans water based enamel but never sprayed it. I want to try the other taubmans ultimate alkyd water base enamel, it sounds promising but I haven't used it yet.