hvlp sprayers

[Ron E]

I am considering buying an hvlp sprayer with a 2.5 gal pressure pot for painting trim and doors. Just wondering if any of you have used one for decks , seems like it would be great for spindles and rails. It's a big investment and I need to know if it will be versatile enough be worth the cost.

 

[Jon Fife]

hi ron,

I haven't used an hvlp, but is it possible that an airless would be a better multi-purpose tool for what you need?? i've always thought airless did a beautiful job on trim and doors, and can be great on a deck with certain products. I think the idea of an hvlp sounds nice, but i've always thought how bad it would be to have to constantly be refilling it and having something that heavy when you must extend your arm and climb up and down a ladder. If something low-pressure is what you are after, you might consider something like a shurflo setup. However, that would not work for your trim work. Good luck,

Jon Fife
Nashville,TN

You could go to the upper tool bar and do a 'search' for 'hvlp' and see what you come up with.

 

[PUREPOWER]

Ron,

I use a Graco 4900 HVLP w/pressure pot for rails and spindles on almost every deck. The overspray is minimal. The pressure pot, I only use if I am painting the exterior of a house or large areas; well hell, you can paint a car with an HVLP!!!!I use my 190es to do the flat work with a 3 foot extention.

If your budget allows for it, I would buy it. I do an awful lot of painting, so I could justify the $1500 purchase.

Jon,
The pressure pot stays on the ground. An air hose and a paint line zip-tied together is what goes up the ladder with you. On railings, I just use the 2 quart cup gun and refill as needed. There are fluid, air, and pattern adjustments right by my thumb when I am spraying. It is like anything else, I got use to doing it, now I fly through railings without the drips of stain on the deck surface.

An HVLP uses less product compared to an airless, because there is less overspray. You definitley have to practice with it first. The viscosity of the product is the most important while choosing the fluid tip is as equally important.

For me, it has saved me money and opened up different types of work for my painting side of the business. Hope this helps you make a decision. Good Luck!!


Jordan[sb]

 

[JR Wood]

I believe that shurflos are considered hvlp.Cheaper easier and the right tool for multi task jobs power washing demands.

 

[reedsterstl]

I use a deep cycled marine battery powered sprayer. It's called the Deckster. You can vary the pressure and spray pattern. As with all sprayers, you got to practice with it. If you would like more info on the deckster, you can access info through www.sunbritedecks.com and look at the write up. Give Chris or Pete a call at Sunbrite and they can go over info with you also.

reedster

 

[rvagnoni]

Ron,

A friend of mine in the business said he used the type of HVLP system you are considering and said that it did lower the overspray problem. I agree with JR though. save some money and buy a shur-flo system...does the same thing.