how does it do with latex paint?
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Unlike standard spray guns which rely on the Venturi Effect to pull the paint up from the reservoir, this gun is a kind of a pressure pot that uses air pressure to push the paint through a tube to the nozzle. It works quite well for thixo tropic materials such as latex paint. I used it just yesterday to spray latex primer on a wood entrance door we made, and am happy with the results. Alan
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The panel has a slightly textured surface that I think will hold paint well. Acryic paint might would best since the material is plastic, but I'm planning to use latex.
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It will neutralize what's in the air and on the paint surface fairly well. If there is still some smell inside the paint or the wall it might come back, though. It'll probably do fine with latex but oil-based might take longer. If fumes got into things like carpets or furniture it will get that. So...no guarantees, but usually will knock it down and out of other items. Some oil-base or polyurethane takes a few weeks for the 'oily' smell to go.
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I recently successfully sprayed latex exterior paint with both the 311 on smaller surfaces and the 515 on a larger surface. I had less success spraying an interior/exterior latex polyurethane with the 311 tip. It sprayed in a very mottled (spotty) pattern . What tip would anyone recommend or it my technique ?
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Hey,,YES, I used it to spray latex paints (some of which were quite thick),,without thinning and with generally good results. Ultimately though, the periodic clogging which became worse and worse prompted me to just ditch the machine. UGH
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Works well with latex/acrylic paints. Make sure the base coat is applied well and not to thin.
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Yeah, im sure you could. It is about the same consistency as standard latex paint, just slighty thicker.
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I spray epoxy primer and it's pretty thick... You should be fine... Spraying latex.. 3m had one of the top primer guns out there for automotive industry., nice thing is this gun comes with a gauge and you can control how much psi goes into the gun... I bought this gun from this site and love the purchase I made.. It comes with a 1.8 nozzle which is pretty thick for most primers.. But mainly it's trial and error if you don't know.. Another key thing to note is that all spray guns require a good compressor since paint guns tend to use allot of air... hope this helped..
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What type of paint are you thinking. As far as latex water base and oil paints, its no problem. It can shoot anything a regular airless can spray. It has up too 2,000 psi ....Berh paint is pertty thick and it does it with ease, just buy the proper spray tip to your liking. Also as a heads up, Graco sells only 4 tips for the gun but are very expensive. You can remove the plastic guard on the factory nozzle on the gun and cut some of the plastic around the tip. You should be able to pull it out and use different sizes from regular spray guns.
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I think you should be fine. I just stuck some to my drywall (which is painted with latex paint) and it came right off without taking any of the paint with it.
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No problems yet. I add Floetrol to all latex paints, which helps stop any clogging. Most big box and paint stores sell it. I haven't tried the very think outdoor trim latex yet, but conventional latex works fine.
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Used primarily to paint exterior Hardi-plank siding with Latex exterior paint. I have had it for about 3 yrs. and have not had a problem. Found the mixture has to be thin for the sprayer to work, around 50% paint to water worked best for my application. Also, with the thin mixture need to use caution and apply with a couple of thin coat. With the heat generated from the motor the nozzle tends to clog up and one needs to clean it regularly for the sprayer to work properly. Found it durable for my application, not sure how it would work with stains, or oil based paints; imagine if the mixture can be diluted to get desired effect then it should hold up? Used primarily to paint exterior Hardi-plank siding with Latex exterior paint. I have had it for about 3 yrs. and have not had a problem. Found the mixture has to be thin for the sprayer to work, around 50% paint to water worked best for my application. Also, with the thin mixture need to use caution and apply with a couple of thin coat. With the heat generated from the motor the nozzle tends to clog up and one needs to clean it regularly for the sprayer to work properly. Found it durable for my application, not sure how it would work with stains, or oil based paints; imagine if the mixture... » Read More Used primarily to paint exterior Hardi-plank siding with Latex exterior paint. I have had it for about 3 yrs. and have not had a problem. Found the mixture has to be thin for the sprayer to work, around 50% paint to water worked best for my application. Also, with the thin mixture need to use caution and apply with a couple of thin coat. With the heat generated from the motor the nozzle tends to clog up and one needs to clean it regularly for the sprayer to work properly. Found it durable for my application, not sure how it would work with stains, or oil based paints; imagine if the mixture can be diluted to get desired effect then it should hold up? « Show Less
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Just add a little water or Flowtrol to thin the paint out a bit. I've been spraying latex out of this sprayer for 10 years. Hope this helps!
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This should work with paint, but the paint needs to be diluted. I used my to paint wood panelled walls with white latex paint and it worked wonderfully. It takes a few tries to figure out the best dilution. I also found that I needed to keep qtips handy to clean the nozzle every once in a while.
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Am not sure. I haven't used it for latex paint. Try rubbing alcohol and some baking soda or borax! Good luck!
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I do a lot of work with latex paint and I don't think you will find any in a spray can. The medium by nature is way too thick.
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Yes. I've used it with non delta acrylic paint as well as latex wall paint. Good luck with your project!