Paint sprayer & latex paint

May 26, 2006 4 Replies
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I was trying to paint something with latex paint. I got a central pneumatic sprayer for farting around with this; I might end up just returning it. I have a Craftsman 6HP compressor that can go up to 120 PSI (the sprayer is only rated to 75 though). I can get water out of it but no paint.



I have never done this before, and I have had to dig for what might be wrong. The first thing I see is I'm probably in trouble trying to do things with this setup. Latex paint is just too much for it. I also see notes about thinning paint, but nothing recommending doing that here--I assume it's wrong to do.



Is there a way I could make this setup work, or am I out of luck using my compressor to spray?


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I strain the latex paint before I spray it on. Small particles can clog the tip, even after being well mixed. I have never had to thin any latex for spraying.

Oren

"My doctor says I have a malformed public-duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fiber, and that I am therefore excused from saving Universes."

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Verify the spray nozzle is the right size for latex paint.

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Most of the cheap sprayers are nozzled for very thin paint used on cars. Latex is much thicker so it needs a larger nozzle. You may not be able to find one for the cheap gun.

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