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I’ve been painting quite a few doors, jambs and casing after installing and would prefer to spray them for more professional (and faster) results than I’ve gotten by using a brush. Could anyone recommend their preferred model of airless gun that would best be suited for this particular application – especially latex? Is it all in the spray tip that you choose? I have used an airless sprayer for general housepainting with latex paint but am looking for a gun (or tip) that moves paint in smaller and more easily controlled quantities. I’ve explored using guns that hook up to an air compressor but they seem to be more for automotive painting with thinner oil-based paints. Have also tried Wagner models but they seem to be geared more to one-time homeowner use. Thanks for any suggestions!
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You want an HVLP rig, not an airless. Airless rigs operate at anywhere from 1700 to 2500 psi, and are used to spray a lot of paint in a short amount of time (anywhere from .25 gpm to .44 gpm)
HVLP units are for cabinets, doors, trim, and specialty work. They operate on high volume, low pressure and put more paint on the surface, and less in the air in the form of mist (overspray).
Check the archives for a few discussions on various brands used by some of the guys and gals here.
James DuHamel