When it’s time to paint the town red, you need more than a bucket of paint and some rollers. You need a paint sprayer so you can finish your task quickly and easily. You can grab a small handheld sprayer for small tasks or a cart-mounted powerhouse for, well, houses. Either way, Home Depot has options.
The best Home Depot paint sprayer is the Graco Magnum ProX19 Cart Airless Paint Sprayer. Its wheels make it a breeze to position where you need it and the adjustable pressure can meet any need.
There are three types of paint sprayers.
The hose and cord length affect how easy it is to use your paint sprayer. Aim for a sprayer with a little more length than necessary. This leaves you some wiggle room without making you spend time dragging and coiling any excess.
Tips of different sizes, spray patterns and extension compatibility are better suited to various tasks.
The best paint sprayers have adjustable pressure. This accomplishes two things. First, it helps extend your tips' lifespan by not putting them under constant high pressure. Secondly, certain pressures are better used for certain tasks. For example, low pressure is better for touching up, while high pressure is better for applying a new main coat.
They can cost as little as $50 or as much as $500-plus. Non-compressed sprayers typically cost less than $50. Most sprayers costs $50-$250, but the most powerful sprayers can easily cross $500 and approach $1,000 or more.
A. That depends on the sprayer. HVLP sprayers are relatively quiet, enough that you don't need ear protection. Most other sprayers can reach dangerous decibel thresholds. The most powerful ones can be so loud, they shouldn’t be used indoors at all, even with precautions.
A. There are precautions for you and for your surroundings.
Graco Magnum ProX19 Cart Airless Paint Sprayer
What you need to know: This has the power and adjustable pressure to tackle the biggest tasks.
What you’ll love: An InstaClean pump filter catches debris in the paint before it can reach the tip, reducing clogs. The ProX piston pump lets you spray unthinned paint, and the suction tube lets you spray directly from a 1- or 5-gallon paint bucket.
What you should consider: It’s among the priciest sprayers. A few consumers had some assembly issues. Others received sprayers with damaged pieces or missing owner’s manuals.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
Wagner Spraytech Control Spray Max HVLP Paint Sprayer
What you need to know: This is a great low-cost option for smaller household tasks.
What you’ll love: It has a pressure control dial and horizontal, vertical and round spraying patterns. The base has a handle for easy transport and it connects to the sprayer with a 20-foot hose. A two-stage turbine lets it spray latex paint, stains and varnishes.
What you should consider: Paint has to be thinned to use it. A few customers had issues with splattering. Others had issues with uneven sprays.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
Graco Magnum X5 Stand Airless Paint Sprayer
What you need to know: It’s a smaller but no less powerful airless sprayer for those looking for high performance at a good cost.
What you’ll love: The pressure is adjustable and it can spray unthinned paint directly from a 1- or 5-gallon paint bucket. It weighs 20 pounds and has a handle for reasonably easy carrying. It can connect to a garden hose so excess paint can be quickly flushed out.
What you should consider: Some purchasers had issues with clogging. Others reported the sprayer to chew through paint — you may need more paint than you expect.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
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