[mjkpainting]

I want to start utilizing my sprayer to be more efficient. I have experience spraying new construction and exterior. Therefore, Saturday I am going to attempt to spray latex ceiling white on a popcorn ceiling.


Do I have this correct.

1. The ceiling looks like it has been previously painted (so I can use latex)
2. I use oil base cover stain on the area that is brown from a water stain
3. let it dry
4. Spray the ceiling in one direction
5. While it is still wet I spray the ceiling in the opposite direction.

ANY SUGGESTIONS???????

 

[aaron61]

We paint em every day. spot prime with a can of kilz or pro block, spray master hide flat white, usually 1 coat

 

[slickshift]

I want to start utilizing my sprayer to be more efficient.
ANY SUGGESTIONS???????

Yes
Don't spray occupied repaints

 

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Yes
Don't spray occupied repaints

Agreed!

And yes Aaron is right about the Kilz. I do think the Kilz dries faster and is better than the Pro Block...

As for paint... Flat white of your choice vendor.... :thumbsup:

Oh yeah... your are right about spraying in one direction then moving to the other direction while paint is still wet. :thumbup:

 

[vermontpainter]

Yes
Don't spray occupied repaints

I would really like to think that this goes without saying. Especially when we are talking about a small scope of work, like one ceiling.

Would you take a jet plane to the corner store?

It takes longer to mask off, set up the sprayer and clean it when you are done than it would to throw down some drops and cut and roll it.

 

[Housepainter]

Not sure on that one from another post..

http://www.painttalk.com/showthread.php?p=28334#post28334

 

[johnthepainter]

ive gladly shot a large popcorn lid in an occupied home,,,,very efficient, great money maker, easy on neck, flawless.

zip walls, plastic, drops, hand masker, flat white.

there is no way i wouldve rolled that lid

 

[NEPS.US]

I would really like to think that this goes without saying. Especially when we are talking about a small scope of work, like one ceiling.

Would you take a jet plane to the corner store?

It takes longer to mask off, set up the sprayer and clean it when you are done than it would to throw down some drops and cut and roll it.

:yes:

Any kids sleeping in those houses?
And for those that think it's a great money maker ..... I hope you Liability Insurance is paid up to date and you've invested into a window insert ventilation system.

 

[Housepainter]

:yes:

Any kids sleeping in those houses?
And for those that think it's a great money maker ..... I hope you Liability Insurance is paid up to date and you've invested into a window insert ventilation system.

Agreed! Kind like taking a circular saw and cutting that 4x10 foot section out sheet rock. No sheet rock dust in the rest of the house:jester: