How hard is this sprayer to clean? And how much overspray is there? ie: how much protection will I need for my ceiling?
572536
It is easy to clean, as far as overspray is concerned there is some overspray as there is with all paint sprayers but no more than other brands in my experience.
572537
I found the sprayer very easy to clean with warm soapy water after using latex paint. I used a spray shield to limit the amount of overspray.
1372976
Used an older Sears Stainless steel sprayer, pretty generic. I soaked the shingles but not enough for it to run. It took 3-4 months, depending on amount of rain. It needs rain to work. My roof looks 90% better.
1341634
I installed the fan sprayer that comes with it -which can go out about 6-8 feet. Not sure about the standard sprayer.
1286565
I used it to paint a large shed and it made short work of it. I tried to roll it but had difficulty because of the sidings textured surface. After getting the sprayer the job was finished much faster and consumed much less paint.Ceilings may be difficult because of the position of the draw from the reservoir. Pointing the sprayer up to spray the eaves required frequent topping of the reservoir.
1574303
I haven't used my sprayer yet, but my intention is to use stain. I suppose the manufacturer's website would be a good resource, or inquire at HD or Lowes. Your question has made me interested in finding out as well.
1919110
The aerator comes out easy, but the spray assy. seems to be fixed. It appears you might have to use a very fine gauge wire or drill bit and clean any plugged holes manually.
788986
I have use this unit both in and out doors and it made the job much easier than using a brush or roller and uses lest paint , and yes you have to cover everything well including wearing a mass, the sprayer will produce some fine paint particles which will sweep up easily. I found that you have to add some water to the paint to tin it out.
1750467
The Wagner Sprayer is best used to do large areas-walls & ceilings-a whole room at one time. .....A great deal of time is required to thoroughly clean the sprayer.....Since I do furniture refinishing, my best suggestion for you would be to use an HVLP sprayer. You most likely would be able to find a respectable gun and small compressor (if you don't already own one) at a price close to the Wagner.
138922
Keep a paper clip nearby (a big fat one) and make sure the vent hole is always clear. I agree that once you get the hang of this sprayer you'll like it a lot.
948959
In my opinion this is not a fine finish sprayer. You can't control the volume that comes out. Over spray is A LOT. WITH THAT said. For basic stuff (furniture) it's fine. You get what you get when you but a 3-4 hundred dollar sprayer
156854
I think it works best for walls. Ceiling make it real messy. You will need to adjust the spray and viscosity to get the look you want. I did an entire garage and it looked good. I did the "knock down". Note sure I'd like it for the "orange peel" look as it does spit a bit. You will need to cover anything you do not want to get spray on. It is very messy... but some of that may just be me. I hope it works for you.
2172717
This is an excellent sprayer for home tasks and will do the job well. Some helpful tips: Read the instructions until very familiar with the machine. Remember to remove the sticker on underside of machine, it helps airflow and this is not clearly stated in the instructions. Definitely strain the paint just before application, and definitely use a product like "Floetrol", both will help prevent annoying clogs. Make sure that the ceiling height is sufficient for the 'dryfall' paint overspray to dry...some say 8' clearance while other brands suggest more than 10'. The machine is not designed for extension hoses, and 25' is not enough line sometimes...a wagon or cart to move the machine with you as you apply the paint will save a lot of time that would be wasted on repositioning the machine. And it is better to apply lots of thin coats rather than a solid single coat because the paint will run. (No paint ever covers in a simple single coat). Finally have some buckets of water handy to clean the machine after use...paint will dry really fast an make cleaning difficult if you wait.
2189697
Very, very easy! Do follow the cleaning directions & you will have no issues! Be sure to stow the water hose attachment in a "safe" place for the next time you want to clean the sprayer.
882072
It will work on ceilings; make sure you position the intake tube toward the rear of the sprayer.
1997255
Sprayer was contained quite nicely (just make sure there is little to no wind at the time of spraying). I had everything taped with paper so wasn't too concerned with any overspray, but that didn't seem to be a problem. Only problem was the hose that came with the unit. Had a huge bubble that appeared to be a safety issue, so I replaced it before the project began.
1086217
I used the sprayer for latex on a ceiling which had high and low grooves like wainscoting. I did 2 coats. The first coat was straight out of the can. The second coat I thinned out slightly with water. Both went on fine. I first started the sprayer in an large empty box to insure that I was getting good flow and dispersion.
1997254
this is a high pressure sprayer and with any sprayer it is possible to over spray you will have to mask off areas to get crisp lines just like with any other sprayer my unit arrived in good condition with new hoses and spray gun and tip and worked as well as any other sprayer I have used. I have only used this unit indoors so wind was not an issue but it was very controllable and quick. it is as good as any other sprayer on the market