Do you have to thin paint for a Wagner sprayer?

One of the most convenient things about Wagner FLEXiO Paint Sprayers is your ability to spray any latex or oil-based paint or stain without having to thin the material. This makes FLEXiO HVLP Paint Sprayers a popular choice for home and professional use.

Are Wagner paint sprayers any good?

Wagner has a long history of making small, consumer-grade sprayers and offers many models of both airless and HVLP-type sprayers. This HVLP sprayer with built-in turbine is a solid performer that can apply a better-than-average finish with properly thinned material.

Why does my airless paint sprayer leaving streaks?

The main causes of streaks and disturbances in the spray pattern when using Airless devices are: Pressure set too low. Nozzle worn. Material supply disrupted (eg clogged filters)

What is a paint crew?

Whether you are staining your deck, painting your fence, or priming your garage, the Paint Crew provides simple, trouble-free operation and cleanup. The paint crew uses standard reversible spray tips and comes complete with hose, tip, and metal spray gun.

Do you need to thin paint for a sprayer?

Yes, the latex paint does need to be thinned. Even though latex paint is water-based, it is thicker than the oil-based paint varieties. The thick latex paint needs to be thinned to be able to spray a fine mist of paint. Before applying your paint, it is a good idea to test out the paint’s viscosity.

Do I need to thin my paint for airless sprayer?

They’re extremely viscous, so whenever you spray them with a handheld, HVLP, or small airless sprayer, you need to thin them down. That’s true when you’re using anything other than a big airless unit. If you’re using a handheld or HVLP system to paint, you’re probably going to have to use as much as 20-30% water.