I have a paint sprayer and long nap rollers and wonder which would be better for painting a house.
2006-08-20 07:58:34 · 11 answers · asked by Just the Facts, Ma'am 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If it was my house I would use a spryer, because you risk knocking off the stocco when using a roller. The sprauer will also allow you to get a more even coverage than a roller and also prevent running of the overage on the roller. I believe you will be happier with the sprayer.
2006-08-20 08:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Alisha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use a sprayer, but not all sprayers are created equal. The typical "homeowners" sprayer made by Wagner and others don't really make the job any easier. You really need to use a professional model that can pump out of a 5 gal bucket and sprays latex or oil based paint through a hose of 12 - 50 ft.
Expect to pay around $500 for a decent model or rent if you don't intend to do this again. Wear respiratory protection and heed the safety warnings. ( Sprayers can literally inject paint into your bloodstream.)
Using a sprayer requires a little technique, so start in the least conspicuous spot on the house. As long as you keep the nozzle pointed straight at the surface and keep it moving, you'll do o.k., but it takes some practice.
Surface prep is everything! Don't cut corners or your new paint will come off.
2006-08-20 09:23:08 · answer #2 · answered by onebugleon4152 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This REALLY depends on what type of stucco finish you have.
Do you have painted portland cement stucco or do you have an elastmeric paint system over insualtion board (synthetic stucco/EIFS)?
If you have EIFS, they usually TROWEL on an elastomeric finish coat.
You can also trowel the same elastomeric coat over portland cement based stucco or paint it via roller or sprayer. Cut in with rollers and brushes and mask off areas to use sprayers.
The elastomeric coats by Apache and Dryvit are EXCELLENT and last a long time.
2006-08-20 08:12:53 · answer #3 · answered by Frust Parent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint Stucco
2016-10-02 06:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by rasley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint sprayers tend to make a real mess and unless you're very good with one you'll end up with parts that have a lot of paint and others with very little - they're usueless around window and door frames, edges etc. They're OK for large expanses of wall but be sure to cover the ground, windows etc.
Personally I'd use a large brush, something that measures about 6 by 2 inches would be ideal (they're uncommon in this size but worth tracking one down). Failing that use a lime-brush or limewash-brush, they're designed for painting rough surfaces.
Before spraying, rolling or brushing make sure the surface is sound. Remove any loose bits (stiff brush) and patch up any missing bits.
2006-08-20 08:08:05 · answer #5 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprayer - is what stucco people around here do.
None of them ever consider brush painting on previous stucco.
Brush use on stucco is only on the initial application of stucco.
2006-08-20 08:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by pcreamer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprayer. Less mess, better coverage. Low volume High Output sprayer is best.
2006-08-23 15:30:05 · answer #7 · answered by texbow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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One room, go with the roller and brush. In the business for 20 years.
2016-04-07 07:12:58 · answer #8 · answered by Brenda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sprayer
2006-08-24 05:56:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best not to paint it in the first place.It is meant to be a low maintenance house surface. - Suet
2006-08-20 08:05:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋