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   Sphere | Jun 25, 2008 05:15pm | #1

   Conventional Air, airless, or HVLP?

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   "We strive for conversion,we get lost in conversation, and wallow in consternation. "
   Me.

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   KaiserRoo | Jun 25, 2008 05:24pm | #2

   I would say which ever one is easiest to use and maintain. I have not yet looked into any of the styles you have mentioned. I figure  I would use it most for the rooms in my house as well as some small projects like small furnature. I'll try to bone up on this subject so I can be better informed.

   KaiserRoo

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   Sphere | Jun 25, 2008 05:33pm | #3

   Painting walls in a room begs for an airless. basically pumping the paint out.

   Furniture and such is more of an atomization type of both finish and application

   The two can cross over with HVLP, but the fiddly bits of orifices and technique need to be adjusted to each task.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   "We strive for conversion,we get lost in conversation, and wallow in consternation. "Me.

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   MSLiechty | Jun 25, 2008 10:51pm | #4

   I have a titan 400 airless, that was used to spray white lacquer/ clear on a house I just finished trimming out. 5 gallons of material later It looks much better than paint would have.ML

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   Sphere | Jun 25, 2008 11:09pm | #5

   With the right tip I am sure it does. How many coats and cost per would be an issue. I like solid color lac. a lot, but doubt I'd do my trim with it.

   what ever works.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   "We strive for conversion,we get lost in conversation, and wallow in consternation. "Me.

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   MSLiechty | Jun 25, 2008 11:15pm | #6

   Yeah cost is an issue but thats whats they wanted. NC lacquer is running $35/ gallon so between color and clear and thinner it get expensive real quick. think I would use water based material on my own house, due to the fumes.ML

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   Sphere | Jun 25, 2008 11:40pm | #8

   I've had good luck waterbased and would consider that for sure.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations

   "We strive for conversion,we get lost in conversation, and wallow in consternation. "Me.

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   JohnT8 | Jun 25, 2008 11:31pm | #7

   Any idea the difference between Titan 400, 440, 440i?

    jt8

   "A little 'enthusiasm' and all problems seems small!"

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   MSLiechty | Jun 25, 2008 11:50pm | #9

   I ended up with this one. Shipping is included. Wish I would have gotten it with wheels.

   http://store.spraymallstore.com/ti44aipaspst.htmlFrom the research I did It came highly recommended for small projects to entire homes as long as you are not doing it daily.ML

   Edited 6/25/2008 5:03 pm by MSLiechty

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   JohnT8 | Jun 26, 2008 12:00am | #10

   From th research I did It came highly recommended fro small projects to entire homes as long as you are not doing it daily.

   Sounds about right for me then.

    jt8

   "A little 'enthusiasm' and all problems seems small!"

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   illusionsgame | Oct 15, 2019 12:42pm | #11

   I read Titan is a much smaller company but that Graco parts are everywhere.
   Just a memory...long time ago.

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   illusionsgame | Oct 15, 2019 05:48pm | #12

   Ok, I'm reading all over the internet and finally found one non-review site thank god. So the Graco Magnum 5 is priced for homeowners, is the same company the big paint companies use and has same pumps...Just lower quality pump but very reliable.https://www.bradthepainter.com/best-paint-sprayer/

   I think it's worth buying one, useing when you need it...some down days when you don't want to return to the rental store only to pick it up the next day....

   So for the cost of 3 days rental, you can own. No brainer.
   Then plan to sell after using...should get half my money back? Sure.

   Thanks for all the tips above. Love this forum...big letters. The other forums are all from 1989!
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