Spraying paint with a paint sprayer is an art. But mostly it’s just fun! Before you dive into your next project, learn about these best tips for how to use a paint sprayer on furniture.
This step-by-step tutorial uses the Wagner Double Duty Paint Sprayer.
Learn how to use a Wagner Double Duty Paint Sprayer here!
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We’ve received so many questions about our Wagner Paint Sprayer that we decided we needed to dedicate a series of posts on how to use a paint sprayer to refinish furniture.
I could never go back to brushing our paint on all of the pieces we refinish. Not only does it make painting easier and faster, but spraying also creates that smooth even finish you see in stores.
How to Use a Paint Sprayer on Furniture
Each sprayer is different in its controls and features, so we’re just going over the basics of what we look for when spraying.
Spraying furniture is an art, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. 😉
It can be a little nerve-wracking to start spraying for the first time.
Like this time when I convinced my husband to do his very first makeover using a paint sprayer!
There are so many things to keep your eyes on as you spray to make sure you get the best results.
Test Before Painting the Furniture
Before we start spraying, we always spray a little bit on some cardboard or plastic; basically, anything that we don’t mind getting some paint on.
We look to see how much is coming out as well as what pattern the paint is coming out in.
Some days I like spraying in an up and down pattern, while other days I choose to spray side to side.
It also depends on the piece and what part of the piece I am spraying.
Adjust the Amount of Spray
First I make sure the paint flow is coming out at the right speed. I don’t want too much or too little coming out.
On this paint sprayer, there is a little knob by the trigger that adjusts the amount that will spray out.
If too much paint comes out at once you’ll end up with drips, if too little comes out, you will be wasting precious time and end up frustrated.
I love your tutorials!!! The music with it was cute, too!
Thank you so much Kristine!
Love your tutorials. Would love to know how long you let paint dry between coats and if you need to clean out the sprayer between coat while waiting for paint to dry.
I built shaker style doors and drawer fronts for a custom vanity. Can they be sprayed laying horizontally on a plywood table, or do they have to be vertical so the paint will flow from the sprayer?
They can be sprayed laying down, no problem. But they will dry better and feel smoother when dry, if they are sprayed and dry while vertical.