On large wall areas, I know spraying is quicker, but does it look better than old school roller and brush?
2006-06-24 03:09:46 · 9 answers · asked by noggle4 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Her is my experience: I bought a resonable sprayer from home depot, not hte cheap one, and used it in my home. I was the worst experience i ever had. I returned it un cleaned. It took 4 times as much paint as it should have, and the pick-up tube had to be constantly adjusted. I had to change it to paint up and then change it again to paint down. On its minimal setting it was like trying to paint with projectile vomiting. I ended up rolling the walls, and they looked great. In the end it didnt save me anything! Now don't get me wrong, i have ALOT of experience in spraying paint, but spending $600 on a sprayer that works isn't practicle. Buy 3 rollers, 3 steaks, and an 18 pack of beer. Now invite a couple of friends over and just have fun doing it.
2006-06-24 03:25:13 · answer #1 · answered by NubbY 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've been in this business a very long time, and usually spray every exterior job I get.
Interiors are just more labor intensive, unless the house is new or vacant. You should know that "Overspray" no matter how slight, can intrude subtly into areas you'd never expect.
Certainly the proper PREP is critical,,,IE: Masking, covering, sealing areas of draft, etc. etc. BUT your assumption is correct in the actual spray time part of the total labor.
Obviously ceilings are another issue, if you want wall colors to be different, BUT even a ceiling can be masked with a paint masking roller tool that incorporates paper and tape together. The overspray from a gun always floats and is temporarily "suspended" but also always falls.
The brush roll technique is neater when done properly, may take equal time given that prep may be easier.
Rev. Steven
2006-06-24 03:22:09 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Power rollers are the way to go. Spraying creates a lot of over spray which means more prep and clean up work.
Look for the power rollers that come with trim pads for corners and edging. I have worked as a painter/handy man for many years and they are the best!
2006-06-24 09:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by Dave Shakespeare 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all - you don't say what the box you are painting is made of. Wood? Metal? Plastic? Other? If it is wood - you will need to 'fill' any grain openings with a wood filler - you lay this on then 'scrape' it off. Sand it with 150grit. Then do it again - this time sand it with 220. Then prime your surface. Brush on your primer thinly as you will do more than one coat sanding between. Once you have a smooth, primed surface you are ready to paint. Personally I would use an enamel paint. these are usually oil-based and 'self-level' giving you a smooth shiny surface. Google - 'piano finish/ how-to' or enamel techniques.
2016-03-27 02:59:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trim areas will always look nicer if done by hand, and spraying can cause more mess. If you have a new house without furniture in it, though, spraying might be a good option.
2006-06-24 03:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by Stacy L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i would rather use the roller and brush. just ask a buddy to help you.
u can even use the wagner powered roller brush thingy.....but old fashioned rolling shows that you put your time into it. and the finish product will be worth it.
2006-06-24 03:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by bahamiano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from the old school too, good quality roller and good quality trim brush.
2006-06-24 04:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A roller is best and more accurate.
2006-06-24 03:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by tensnut90_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
roll it
did my room last summer,doing the others soon !
2006-06-24 10:07:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋