can i use it only with waterbase paints ?
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You can use oil based paints, stains, etc. however the cleaning of non water based paints is different. See you tube videos on subject.
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According to the user manual, it can be used to spray mineral spirit based stains and varnish but clean-up is more difficult and there may be a danger of fire because the manual cautions to be sure the unit is well grounded if using these materials.
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As I use lots of water to clean the machine with I'm siding with the other people that have answered the question to stay away from non water based paint. If you're thinking of thin lacquers or varnishes a regular spray gun would be better suited for that work.
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No u can use oilbased, but it'll take way to much mineral spirits to clean the machine. I don't use oilbased paints in mine.
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No I have only sprayed automotive, and marine solvent based paints with it.
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Yes - this is NOT a water based product and you need to use mineral spirits to clean brushes, etc. after using it. It is awesome, though!
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Yes, I assume you can, if it's painted so it doesn't soak in and ruin the drywall. It doesn't seem to stain.
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Yes you can, but if the hydroban is applied roughly the paint will show it.
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Yes, just about any paint that you can think of can be put through this sprayer. The real real question is "should it be used for house painting." The answer is no and the reason is simple. Tp paint a house, you need a thicker coat of paint and a much larger reservoir than the single quart that this unit offers. This unit is excellent for jobs such as painting patio furniture, a child's wagon, etc. For a house you should look into an airless paint sprayer which pumps a thicker coat of paint through the paint nozzle (and with a wider spray pattern). Check out the following Amazon web page for various examples:
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yes, but I wouldn't recomend. I would use a control spray, which is to be used only with oil base paints.
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I'm sure that if the thing actually worked, you could. But when I tried to use it, it just leaked the paint everywhere, and made a big mess.
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You can paint it, but it would void the warranty. As far as the type of paint to use I would contact a local paint store.
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Great question, Shaun. You can use only water but it will not clean as well as using formula and water.
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I don't think I would use any of those products with this unit. This unit produces a fine mist with paint when spraying.
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Yes, but... the glue is water based. You should use alkyd base paints only.
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You can use any brush made for water based paints. I sprayed it on, with a garden sprayer and then brushed it out to make it more even. It goes on very watery; almost like applying water to the wood. It soaks in well but don't be surprised if there's some runoff. I suggest treating boards before building your project so you can cover all sides. I did mine on plastic so any runoff was reusable for other pieces. This is a great product!
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Not designed for paint... matter of fact, the manual expressly advises to avoid using paint in system as it will clog the pump and nozzle.Buy a real paint sprayer.
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The adhesion to a water base paint will not be good, i would not recommend it. I did have some large cracks and the product did fill them but did place the material in layers.
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I would not do watercolor but I did heavier washes of acrylic just fine- you need to gesso first as the pages are thin-not as thin as Moleskine but 1 layer of gesso and I mixed acrylics and matte medium and it was fine!
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Hmmmm....I am not exactly sure why someone would say that a paint brush cannot be used, unless they were perhaps talking about a specific application. You should be able to use a brush with no problems really. In fact, there are artists that use these to paint on wood, canvas, and other media that is even beyond my understanding. I have even heard of others mixing these with water color paints to create numerous paint technique variations as well as unique finishes. I really apologize for any confusion, but I am sure someone may have been referring to a more specific topic.Hope that helps out....Keda Dyes IncThank you for your interest Hmmmm....I am not exactly sure why someone would say that a paint brush cannot be used, unless they were perhaps talking about a specific application. You should be able to use a brush with no problems really. In fact, there are artists that use these to paint on wood, canvas, and other media that is even beyond my understanding. I have even heard of others mixing these with water color paints to create numerous paint technique variations as well as unique finishes. I really apologize for any confusion, but I am sure someone may have been referring to a more specific topic.Hope... » Read More Hmmmm....I am not exactly sure why someone would say that a paint brush cannot be used, unless they were perhaps talking about a specific application. You should be able to use a brush with no problems really. In fact, there are artists that use these to paint on wood, canvas, and other media that is even beyond my understanding. I have even heard of others mixing these with water color paints to create numerous paint technique variations as well as unique finishes. I really apologize for any confusion, but I am sure someone may have been referring to a more specific topic.Hope that helps out....Keda Dyes IncThank you for your interest « Show Less