Using a Paint Sprayer
We are loving our new console we built! Especially since the weather forecast isn’t looking so great for Chloe’s third birthday party this weekend. Looks like the party is moving inside & this baby just became the dessert buffet!
The top two questions about this piece were about paint! What is that color?! & How did you get that smooth finish?!? First things first… color. This was Behr Interior/Exterior High Gloss Enamel color matched to Sherwin Williams Hep Green ( SW6704 )
It seemed that nearly every image I pulled as inspiration had this bright limey yellow in it. So I decided to go for it. I mean when have I ever shied away from color?!
Now for that factory finish!!! I got to use a new tool. Ya’ll know I love a new tool. And anything to make painting easier is even better. The lovely people at HomeRight sent me this baby!
Let me introduce you all to my new best friend, the HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish HVLP Sprayer. Quite a mouth full I know, but for the job that she does I will call her whatever she wants! For those of you who are curious, HVLP stands for High Volume Low Pressure which basically means it produces a high volume of air at a lower pressure. This is what helps to produce that factory finish. Now the best thing about this machine is that it requires no air compressor! It simply plugs in & you are ready to go.
Ready to laugh? I made my first ever VLOG! I’m not sure if it’s a legit vlog or not, but I made a little video {emphasis on little } on how easy this sprayer is to use. No face time this go around, maybe next time!
I do sound a bit like an infomercial, but it really is that easy!! The instructions provide all the info regarding thinning down your product, whatever it may be… paint, stain, enamel, even oil based products! & yes, the clean up is really simple as well.
For our console I only used less than one quarter of a quart of paint! Had I brushed this on I would have used at least half a can, so you are able to get more bang for your buck. Plus, the dry time is so quick. Because the layers go on so smooth & thin (but with definite coverage) the paint dries so fast. I was able to get a coat of primer & four coats of paint on within an hour & a half. Nuts!
I can’t wait to paint more pieces & even get brave enough to try an oil based paint as well. If you have ever considered getting a Sprayer, this one definitely gets my recommendation!
*I was sent this product to review, but all of the opinions are all my own. This product really is fantastic!
Ah, thank you for the tutorial, i've been eyeing these all over pinterest and now i'm feeling the confidence to make one after this! thanks!!
so impressive and definitely worth the money! you did such a great job!
I actually asked for a sprayer for Christmas this past December but have been a little too nervous to try it out. I have a dorothy draper dresser project that I need that perfect finish for so I'm thinking it's time to give it a try! Your results look beautiful! How long did you wait in between coats?
Love knowing what your voice sounds like!! And I need to get my hands on that there sprayer!!!
have fun this weekend…can't wait for party details!
I have been looking everywhere for the paned mirror you have in your living room. Would you be mind sharing where you got it?
Absolutely love it! What a gorgeous table and color!
This is great to know. The hubs got me a paint sprayer for christmas and i've been too nervous to give it a try. Thanks!
I love your update table. Paint sprayers are the best!!!
My question about this article is where do you spray paint furniture. Do you have a spray booth, set up outside or what? We have paid a cabinet maker to spray for us but would like to try myself but where???
My question is where do you spray these items. Do you have a sray booth, outside or any suggestions. Would like to try myself rather than pay someone to do it
Sounds awesome and it looks beautiful!
I've been wanting to try a paint sprayer forever but have never known which one to buy and trying to research different brands was such a headache! So, I just hopped over to the site and I'm amazed at how affordable it is. Yay! This could quite possibly change my life. π
I just may have to try this! This would be great for cabinets! xo Kristin
It looks fantastic!!
Great info Kristin!! I always end up with some drips or dots when I spray furniture, I will have to try out that sprayer. Your table looks fantastic! Love the color π
Been wanting a paint sprayer for so long, so just ordered this one from amazon per your recommendation! Now I can tackle my kitchen cabinet project π thanks!
The table looks awesome, just like everything else you do! π Thanks for the tip on the paint sprayer…I just ordered this one! I'm so excited to get painting with it! π
The table looks awesome, just like EVERYTHING else you do! π I just ordered this paint sprayer…so excited to get it and get painting! Thanks for the good info, as always!
Finally bought this after your review and the others that I saw. Love it! My 3rd time using, I did try the oil based paint with it. I wouldn't recommend it. It was extremely hard to get clean. But, I'm still loving the latex.