can you use stain in this sprayer?
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Maybe --- the pressure is certainly high enough --- but it could be a little risky, especially for oil-based stains as these contain particulates which could clog your spray nozzle. I assume that you're looking to stain/seal a deck, or some other outdoor structure, rather than indoor items such as cabinets or furniture. If that's the case (outdoor use), then go ahead and try it, using a fan rather than a cone nozzle, but make sure that after use you immediately cleanse the system thoroughly with mineral spirits and then hot, soapy water, then clear water. I'd go so far as to soak the nozzle in mineral spirits overnight before final cleaning with soap and water. Good luck. Maybe --- the pressure is certainly high enough --- but it could be a little risky, especially for oil-based stains as these contain particulates which could clog your spray nozzle. I assume that you're looking to stain/seal a deck, or some other outdoor structure, rather than indoor items such as cabinets or furniture. If that's the case (outdoor use), then go ahead and try it, using a fan rather than a cone nozzle, but make sure that after use you immediately cleanse the system thoroughly with mineral spirits and then hot, soapy water, then clear water. I'd go so far as to soak the nozzle... » Read More Maybe --- the pressure is certainly high enough --- but it could be a little risky, especially for oil-based stains as these contain particulates which could clog your spray nozzle. I assume that you're looking to stain/seal a deck, or some other outdoor structure, rather than indoor items such as cabinets or furniture. If that's the case (outdoor use), then go ahead and try it, using a fan rather than a cone nozzle, but make sure that after use you immediately cleanse the system thoroughly with mineral spirits and then hot, soapy water, then clear water. I'd go so far as to soak the nozzle in mineral spirits overnight before final cleaning with soap and water. Good luck. « Show Less
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Yes, but you must clean out the sprayer nozzles. I use this sprayer for many applications, but you must clean out the nozzles otherwise you will have to replace parts due to chemical interactions with the polymers. I live this sprayer, but like everything else, you have to maintain it.
2067969
I agree with Alfred below, a very very thorough cleaning would be needed after each use
2067970
One could use stain in such a backpack sprayer but at the expense on possible only getting a couple of uses from it. Its far better to use a cheap 2gal sprayer made for such
1260594
Hello Mark, Unfortunately I had bought it for my farther to fertilize his lawn. Though from experience you can use the pro tank sprayer for stain depending on stain...paint...I have also had stains that do not work. It is a gamble.
2004298
no, the product is quite thick for paint and would clog any sprayer. use heavy napped roller or paint brush. but goes on easily and very smooth. it opaque not like a stain and, depending on condition of deck, 1-2 coats is sufficient.
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Not to my knowledge, i think theres a kit through lowes that you can get stained any color.....But the stock kits are beige.grey and clear....
1076976
I havent sprayed a stain with this thing yet, but when i sprayed acrylic the thing splurted spashes of paint on the item being sprayed. Subsequent passing of covers the splashes but it irked me enough to buy the Raco hand held sprayer which did a fantastic job. Im planning on giving this wagner away to the first friend who enquires about it.
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I doubt it will work very well with a thick paint or stain. I have used it with "normal" viscosity water-based and oil-based paints and I still had to thin the paint to achieve the recommended viscosity. If the paint is too viscous it doesn't atomize properly, resulting in "globs" of paint coming out of the sprayer.
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This is an absolutely great sprayer for staining your fence. I have approximately 200'of 6' cedar fence that I can stain in about 2 hours using Olympic Maximum stain. 2 recommendations, order a longer hose and a swivel to go between the hose and spray handle.
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Yes. But you MUST follow the directions for cleaning afterwards. LOTS of water thru the unit, use the solution that comes with it and remove and clean every part that is removable and clean those as well. This sprayer is a great time saver and will last and last if cared for properly. Any paint left will dry up, become impossible to clean and you will have ruined it. We have even used deck stain. Can't say it enough - clean clean clean. And as another person said - proper tip. Also very powerful sprayer so use caution as it can literally slice through skin.
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Of course it depends on the kind of stain you have and how you treat the stain, and work on it. I have pet stains. I use a solution of oxyclean and water that I make myself. I put in a spray bottle and treat the stain first. Then suck up the water with the bissell. I then pour water with a drop of dawn dishwashing liquid in it, on the spot and scrub with a scrub brush. I then use the bissell to suck up the water. It works perfect for my type of stain.
1177616
I would not use this sprayer to spray resin, there are other sprayers made for that.
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Actually, I just applied Preserva Wood, a semi-transparent, oil-based stain, using the sprayer, and it worked fine (mine was "Redwood" color, it it matters). Everything worked well, although I did spend a while cleaning the sprayer afterwards to make sure I got all the stain out, so that it would get gunky inside.
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This sprayer should work just fine. I used it to stain a deck and linseed oil should be quite a bit thinner than the waterproofing stain I ran through it. This one comes with two (2) tips - a horizontal/vertical line spray, and a cone shaped spray. I'd recommend using the horizontal one for a fence.
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The spray is a very fine mist - doesn't leave anything wet. That said, I wouldn't want to tell you it wouldn't stain, but it seems unlikely.
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Yes, I used latex paint with the sprayer. You will need to thin the paint, and spray multiple coats.
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I haven't used this yet, but you can stain with the Ardex SD-M stain and it will adhere. Apparently, other stains will not work. For more info go to karapaslaydesigndotcom. She is a huge fan of this product, and gives step by step instructions on her blog. Hope to get to using this in my kitchen soon.
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This sprayer has Viton seals which lend itself to hydrocarbon compatibility. Oil based stains would generally fall into this category. However, I have to agree with another person who responded to your question. This use will really be a mess to clean up and would probably cause you to dedicate the sprayer to the "oil" use. If you have a lot of fence to treat, dedicating the sprayer to oil use may not be a bad idea.
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Cheesecloth works best, I think. Clean sprayer right after with soapy water ;)