The paint sprayer is the successor to the regular 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 jet is formed, which is directed to the object being painted.
The paint sprayer has been helping in production and everyday life for over 100 years. It is most often used for painting coatings with quick-drying materials. This device has a number of advantages. Firstly, it allows you to process objects of various shapes, to paint in hard-to-reach places. The simplicity of the design makes it undemanding to special paints, it can work with any liquids. Using a spray gun increases productivity because jobs are completed faster than with a roller or brush.
However, the paint sprayer also has a number of significant drawbacks. During operation, a cloud appears, consisting of vaporssolvents, which increases the risk of fire. Because of this, the coloring matter is lost, and small particles fall on foreign objects. Spraying is harmful to he alth.
Today on 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 must be made of a nickel-plated aluminum body to prevent rust.
In a cheaper version, you can purchase a sprayer with a plastic transparent tank. When buying, it is necessary to check that the hole located in the nozzle cover does not have irregularities and damage. To test the strength of the needle, it is recommended to pull the trigger a couple of times.
After this, the gaskets must be carefully considered, since tightness is an important factor. Professional options install Teflon reliable gaskets that are not damaged by any solvents.
All atomizers can be divided into 3 groups.
- Pneumatic devices - work with compressed air.
- Electrical - powered by a wall outlet and are the most economical for home use, they do not require additional devices.
- The third type is a hand-operated paint sprayer. In this case, the pressure necessary for operation is created mechanically using a pump built into the tank.
Painting works are carried out both outdoors and indoors. If painting will be carried out in the house, then the floor and all surrounding objects should be covered 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 unwanted object. If the paint lays down evenly, then further work can be done.
