Questions tagged [spraying]
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Can I use a perfume sprayer to spray bleach solution?
I am looking for a way to spray a moderate bleach solution up under the rim of my toilet. One idea I had was to use a "perfume sprayer"-type thing with the bulb that you squeeze. Would this work? ...
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Switch Between Paint and Sealer for Sprayer
I have a Graco Magnum x9 airless paint sprayer. I have only used it for latex paint. I am planning to refinish my deck this spring with a sealer of some sort. Can I switch back and forth between type ...
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Tip Size for Paint Sprayer on Ceiling
I'm going to rent a good paint sprayer to paint popcorn ceilings. The only tip size available from the rental place is a 515. I've read this isn't the best size for interior painting, but will it ...
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Lacquer will not cure due to not enough sensitizer
I did not put enough sensitizer in the nitrocellulose lacquer by mistake, and I sprayed it on some cupboards. It's been months and it feels sticky. What should I do to fix this problem?
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Maneuverable Toilet spray pipes like kink free collapsing Garden hoses?
After my travels and stays across the Globe I have realized that a Toilet Spray followed by Toilet paper is more hygenic than only one of them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidet_shower
Are there ...
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How to spray paint face-down surfaces?
I'm watching this video on how to spray paint metal, and it's pretty good.
One thing I don't get though, is how to paint the surfaces that the objects are resting on? Do you simply have to wait for ...
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scratch resistant matt black paint spray for chrome taps
I would like to spray paint some chrome taps and other bathroom fittings matt black. I have seen matt black stove and bbq spray that I have heard is pretty tough and has the matt black effect I want. ...
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Can I use this spray gun with my air compressor?
I have a spray gun that needs 4.4 cfm and 60 psi to work. My compressor is only 2.6 cfm but 135psi with a 6 gallon tank and a 2hp engine. Will this setup work to spray paint?
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Can you use a hopper gun to spray finishing plaster?
I'm intrigued by spray plastering. It seems that most people use machines like this, costing thousands, to spray finish plaster: http://www.pftplasteringmachines.com/product/pft-ritmo-plastering-...
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Is there a paint sprayer suitable for both large areas (exterior) and finish work (cabinets)?
I have two large upcoming painting projects that I'm likely going to use as an excuse to invest in a decent paint sprayer.
The first is repainting/restaining the exterior of our house. The second is ...
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Should I use a roll or spray method to paint my textured ceiling?
I have fresh knockdown textured ceiling. I plan to give it a coat of primer and a coat of white ceiling paint. The whole house is undergoing complete remodeling. There is no furniture, and no flooring....
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Do I need a face-mask when painting?
I am planing to spray-paint some cabinets.
Do I need a full face-mask or not?
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What is the recommended way to clean oil based stain out of a spray gun?
I would like to know what the proper or recommended way to clean the oil based stain out of my spray gun after use is.
I am using this stain product.
I have the following antique spray gun:
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What's the difference between Rust-oleum and Rust-oleum Professional?
I have been doing some painting lately and I am buying all of my supplies from Home Depot. I have noticed two dominant paints there: RustOleum Professional which comes in an aluminum can that has ...
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How can I paint both sides of a door without waiting for each side to dry first?
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I am spraying 6 3-panel slabs. I am quite new at using an airless sprayer.
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I am using a semi-gloss from Sherwin-Williams and would like to be able to spray both sides at the same ...
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How to properly seal the transition between basement wall framing and spray-foamed box joists?
We're looking at insulating the box joists of our concrete foundation. We have 2x3" walls framed which are holding batt insulation, which are 3-4" away from the wall (to accommodate a layer ...
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Will I lose much by buying a spray gun not suitable for water-based materials?
Looking around for a spray gun for my woodworking projects, I've found this one. This spray gun perfectly fits a couple of my requirements, so I'm seriously considering buying it.
However, I'm in ...
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how does temperature influence spray paint usage?
I've got 3 pieces of plywood, all 120x30x1 cm, that I want to spray paint matte black.
Ideally, I will be doing this outside next weekend. The weather should be a high of around 10C, partly cloudy, ...
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What are the primary differences between air paint sprayers and airless paint sprayers?
I have an upcoming project where I'm going to need to be painting 7 interior doors and a few hundred feet of trim. Next summer I'm likely going to also have to start restaining the exterior of the ...
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How can a glossy finish be achieve on a wooden desk?
I'm planning to build a desk for my workstation and I wanted to have a glossy finish something like this.
I'll be using a 3/4" thick plyboard and plan to cover it with patching compound to have a ...
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How do I smooth out spray paint drips on a metal monitor stand?
I purchased this monitor stand. However, I did not like the color. So I sprayed painted it semi-gloss black with this spray paint. Suffice to say, I'm not very handy. It ended up un-smooth on the ...
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What should I do about a gap between hardwood and drywall?
First-time home-owner - house less than 1 year old.
We had our home built last December, and have been discovering all sorts of problems with it. The latest was a trail of ants within our kitchen ...
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What's the minimum recommended compressor HP/PSI to spray paint?
I have a little compressor that I use for a small brad nailer and blowing up tires. Is there a minimum PSI or horsepower that I need to be able to get to in order to spray paint with it?
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