
The learning curve is greater than with the air-powered sprayers (HVLP).You can control the speed and pressure of the gun with knobs.
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The Control Pro 150 only has the 0.15 tip, so if you feel you need a larger tip, trade up for the Control Pro 170.

Thick exterior paints can require a 0.17 tip, but I have done solid stains without problem with a 0.15 tip.Complete projects in much faster time than air-mixture models, reducing hand and arm fatigue.55% less overspray than comparable models.I like the softer fan spray of this sprayer compared to other brands.The X5 has more horsepower, but the Control Pro sprays plenty fast, while giving you less overspray. The Wagner brands purposely use less pressure power in order to create less overspray and create a safer work environment for a homeowner. The Best Paint Sprayers (Our Recommendations)įor Airless sprayers, I generally recommend the Control Pro 150, although the Magnum X5 is a good second choice.įor me, the Wagner edges out the Magnum based on two factors: It has a better warranty and I like the soft spray fan better. HVLP basically mixes in more air to power their painting process.įor the remainder of this article, I generally refer to HVLP sprayers as “air-mixture”. HVLP stands for High Volume, Low Pressure and LVLP is Low Volume. LVLP exists but most of the DIY spray painter brands opt for HVLP. There are essentially two types of paint sprayers: Airless and HVLP.
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Short answer – They make my DIY-loving life so much easier and save time! My recommendations are based on my long use of multiple different sprayers and I am not sponsored or affiliated with any brand. Not all paint sprayers are created equal.īecause I have so many painting projects on the blog, I get a lot of questions about paint sprayers.
