Paint Sprayers (again)... compressor kit or wagner...

Paint Sprayers (again)... compressor kit or wagner...

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ILoveMondeo

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Sunday 29th March 2015
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Sorry, I know this has been done a couple of times. couldn't quite find what I was looking for on the other threads, other than "dont buy a cheap one" which is fine!

Absolutely must have a sprayer, no way I'm painting inside of a double garage by hand!

Needs to do a coat of dilute PVA first, then a few coats of paint.

Hiring would seem like a good idea, airless system would cost £200 for 2 days, god forbid I overrun it gets expensive.

However can buy one of these for £250-ish..
http://www.tradetoolshop.com/wagner-spraytech-pro1...

Looks fancy...

Or, get a compressor and some cheap gravity fed spray guns? If so, any hints on what compressor and guns? I think I like this option the best as I can get some air tools for bits and bobs in the garage at a later date.

Cheers


ILoveMondeo

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Pva is a cheap attempt to stabilise the mortar, it's a bit crumbly.

I looked at "proper" stabilising solutions, £50 a litre put me right off.

From what I read it should work ok.

However if you're saying just give em a brush down and a thin first coat of paint that's cool. Less faffing around! smile

It's bare brick on the inside of a double garage, hence wanting to spray as my rough maths makes it about seven acres which I don't want to do with a roller!

ILoveMondeo

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roofer said:
Wagner, £82 off E Bay (new)

It'll paint a garage with ease. Paint will need thinning to get a flat finish though.

Well, if you reckon they are good then I can get one of them AND a cheap compressor with a gravity fed sprayer and some other cheapo tools all in budget! Winner!

ILoveMondeo

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Zyp said:
If you have loose and friable mortar then you'll have to stabilise it.

Just don't use PVA, no matter how cheap it is - you can buy stabilising solution for £20 per 5 litres.
Ah yes, you can indeed! Thank you!

Can I spray it? And what can I spray it with! smile