The paint sprayer is a follower of a conventional brush or airbrush. The tool is designed to work with air and the use of liquid material. By its design, the product is an enameled container, into which a stream of compressed air enters under pressure , and as a result a stream is formed, which is sent to the object to be painted.
Paint sprayer has been helping in production and in everyday life for over 100 years. It is most often used for painting coatings with quick-drying materials. This device has several advantages. Firstly, it allows you to process objects of various shapes, to produce coloring in hard to reach places. The simplicity of design makes it undemanding to special paints, it can work with any liquids. Using a spray gun improves productivity, because work is done faster than with a roller or brush.
However, the spray gun has a number of significant disadvantages. During operation, a cloud of solvent vapor appears, which increases the risk of fire. Because of this, the coloring matter is lost, and small particles fall on foreign objects. Working with a spray gun is harmful to health.
Today in the market you can pick up any paint sprayer, buy any model.
When choosing a device, you should pay attention to the following points. Firstly, the device should consist of an aluminum body with a nickel-plated coating, which will prevent the formation of rust.
In a cheaper version, you can purchase a spray bottle with a plastic transparent tank. When buying, it is necessary to check that the hole located in the nozzle cover does not have irregularities or damage. To check the strength of the needle, it is recommended to pull the trigger a couple of times.
After that, it is necessary to carefully consider the gaskets, since tightness is an important factor. In professional options, Teflon reliable gaskets are installed that are not damaged by any solvents.
All sprayers can be divided into 3 groups.
- Pneumatic devices - operate using compressed air.
- Electric - work from the outlet and are the most economical for home use, they do not require additional devices.
- The third type includes a manual spray gun. In this case, the pressure necessary for operation is created mechanically using a pump built into the tank.
Painting works are carried out both on the street and in the premises. If painting will be carried out in the house, then you should cover the floor and all surrounding objects with a film, since splashing of paint cannot be avoided. The surface to be painted must be prepared in advance, it must be free of dust and dry.
Before painting, it is recommended to test the paint sprayer on a small, unnecessary item. If the paint lays evenly, then further work can be done.