Paint spraying technique: The most important things to know for optimal coating results

Spraying paint

Simple use, precise result.
Laborious painting with a brush and stubborn paint runs were yesterday. Today we spray: whether solvent based and water diluted varnishes, lacquers, primers and many others. Application has never been so simple and clean, the result never so perfect: brilliant, fine and professional – and in “no time at all”.


Whether painting fences, garden gates or garage doors or applying wood preservatives: the possibilities for use of the WAGNER paint spraying tools are very wide and varied, but one thing stays the same: the ease of handling and the good result.

Simply bring the paint to the right viscosity by correct dilution and in no time at all you will be painting or varnishing even corners and angles which a paint brush can barely reach e.g. fences, door and window frames, grilles, furniture and car parts. Thin oils as a corrosion protection, cleaning fluids, insecticides or pesticides can also be sprayed perfectly with the paint spraying tools from WAGNER.
 


Paint spraying technique:
The most important things to know for optimal coating results

  1. Closely observe our viscosity recommendation. Viscosity - how quickly a material flows. You measure it using the WAGNER viscosity measuring cup: thin the color following the manufacturer's instructions (start with little thinner at first - it's better to add more if necessary). Stir paint thoroughly. Immerse the measuring cup over the rim. Retrieve the cup from the paint and measure the time in seconds until the paint thread while draining is interrupted. This drain time is called DIN-s.
    Example: W 640 sprays materials up to 35 DIN-s / W 650 up to 45 DIN-s / W 850 E up to 50 DIN-s.
     
  2. The surfaces to be covered need to be clean, dry, free of dust, fat - and in the case of metals rust. The micro-thin atomized paint particles settle on the surface to form a wafer-thin film.
     
  3. Practice with sample pieces before working on the actual object. This is how you can learn a lot about optimal output settings and the different spray jet settings.
     
  4. When using solvent-based paints make sure that there is a good air circulation. Use respiration protection if necessary. Prior to making your purchase you might also want to think about suitable waste management.

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