How to Paint the Exterior of Your Home Using a Paint Sprayer

To make quick and easy work of house painting, look to Wagner for a power paint sprayer such as the Paint Crew or Paint Crew Plus to help you paint like a pro.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paint Sprayer
• Extension Cord
• Drop Cloth
• Spray Shield
• Rags
• Ladder

1. 
    

   Set-up Sprayer and Start Practicing.
   
   Before starting your painting project, reference the owner's manual and read all of the warnings.
   
   To get familiar with paint spraying, use a large scrap piece of cardboard or plywood and practice your spraying technique. Move your sprayer vertically and horizontally to get a feel for how the spray gun will distribute paint.

2. 
    

   Position Sprayer and Drop Cloth.
   
   To ensure that your sprayer will not mix with any paint chips or dust, shake out any debris from your ground drop cloth. Place clean drop cloth below the area you are about to spray. Move drop cloth as you progress along siding.

3. 
    

   Start Spraying.
   
   Hold the spraying perpendicular to the siding, moving in slow even strokes. Keep the spray gun at right angels to the surface. This means moving your entire arm back and forth rather than just your wrist. Overlap the spray by a third to ensure even paint coverage.
   
   In order to spray like a pro following these guidelines:
   
   - Keep each stroke smooth and at an even speed
   - Keep the spray gun perpendicular to surface
   - Do not bend wrist while spraying
   - When spraying, always trigger the spray gun after spray pass has begun and release trigger before stopping. This will avoid heavy paint built-up on the surface.
   - Get the best finish by spraying multiple thin coats rather than a few heavy ones.

4. 
    

   Spray Garage Door.
   
   Make sure you have cleaned the surface you are about to paint. If you have used water to clean your surface, make sure you have allowed a minimum of three days drying time. Place a drop cloth at the base of your paint location. Consistently move your sprayer across your garage door holding the trigger as you proceed.

Tips & Warnings

• Invest in quality paint - it can extend the life of the paint job and deliver quality results.
• Expert Advice - Overlap each stroke by about 30% this will ensure an even finish.
• Use a spray shield near edges to avoid over spray
• The Wagner Paint Crew Plus features an additional tool that greatly simplifies the painting process. In addition to being an effective sprayer, it has a roller that can be refilled with paint by the squeeze of a trigger. Forget about going to your paint tray every time you need renew your roller. You simply squeeze the trigger to refill your roller. This process eliminates going up and down a ladder and the possibility of paint being spilled from your tray.
• Use the Paint Crew Plus on all your out door projects, pergola, fences, decks, sheds and much more.