The Benefits of Spray Painting

Painting can be time-consuming, especially when decorating an entire room or home. Whether you’re a painter and decorator by trade or a DIY enthusiast, paint sprayers are a time-saving tool you need in your kit.

What is the fastest way to paint walls?

Spray painting is the fastest way to paint walls, up to five times faster than a traditional roller. It’s a great way to cover large areas quickly and distribute the paint evenly, ensuring a uniform finish on interior and exterior walls.

Rollers vs spray paint machines

We tested our spray machines to see how much time you could save compared to painting with a roller. During the test, two decorators worked on identical projects to paint two floors of a 530m² building. Decorator A used a roller, while Decorator B used a spray machine. See the results below to find out which tool was more efficient.

Are paint sprayers worth it?

If you’re a professional painter and decorator, a paint sprayer is an excellent investment for your business. Not only will it save time on jobs to cut labour costs, but you’ll get consistent results, improving customer satisfaction. For DIY jobs, you could also use professional paint rollers and paintbrushes from Dulux Decorator Centre.

The benefits of using a spray painting machine

There are several benefits of using a spray painter compared to rollers and brushes, including better paint coverage and less mess. Learn more to decide whether a paint sprayer could make decorating easier for you.

Achieves a professional finish

Paint sprayers ensure even paint distribution, thanks to the precision and control they offer. This can help you achieve a neater finish compared to brushes or rollers, which may apply paint unevenly, leaving streaks in your paintwork once dry.

Saves time on every job

A paint sprayer will help you get jobs done quickly and efficiently compared to brushes and rollers. Thanks to the even application they offer, drying times between coats may also be faster, so you can get jobs finished in no time.

Minimises mess

Spray painters minimise mess while painting and reduce clean-up times when the job is done since the paint is contained in the machine. This will also save you time on cleaning up. Always protect furniture and flooring with dust sheets or plastic coverings, regardless of your chosen tools. We also recommend wearing PPE to protect your clothes, face and shoes while painting.

How to choose the best spray machine for the job

Check our buying guide here.

There are several factors to consider when choosing a suitable paint sprayer, including paint capacity, spraying range, battery life and weight. Then, decide whether an airless or HVLP paint sprayer is best.

Airless models mist paint onto the surface, making them one of the quickest ways to paint. HVLP (high volume, low pressure) models have less overspray, making them ideal for painting furniture and interior trim. However, HVLP sprayers can only be used with oil-based paints.

Dulux Decorator Centre offers a range of paint spraying equipment and accessories, so you can find the best tool for the job. Whether you’re painting all day, every day or less frequently, we have plenty of options to suit your decorating needs.

Painting interior walls and ceilings

The Graco GX FF Pro Cordless Sprayer is compact yet powerful, delivering up to 23 litres per charge. It’s perfect for painting interior walls and ceilings without trailing wires getting in the way. For larger rooms or commercial use, choose an airless paint sprayer with a higher capacity, like the Tritech T7 Airless Sprayer Hi Cart.

Painting exterior walls and roofs

Cordless and portable paint sprayers are essential when working outdoors, preventing trailing wires. The Graco Classic 390 PC Stand Cordless paint sprayer is portable, lightweight and powerful, spraying up to 11.5 litres on a single charge. It’s ideal for painting larger areas like roofs and exterior walls.

Painting interior trim and panelled doors

Q-Tech 5 HVLP has a premium HVLP turbine and adjustable fan size, making it ideal for painting interior trim, spindles and doors. Alternatively, the Graco Ultra Airless Handheld Sprayer Machine is a cordless paint sprayer, perfect for detail work like skirting boards, door frames and trim. The lightweight, compact design makes it comfortable and easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces. It’s also available in a corded model.

We also stock a range of paint sprayer accessories, from spray tips to filters, pumps and lubricants.

Dulux Decorator Centre is your one-stop shop for all your spraying needs. Explore these related articles to learn more about essential decorating tools and equipment to prepare for your next job:

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