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Paint Sprayers
The fastest way to paint (faster than brushes and rollers) is to use a paint sprayer. In addition
to their speed, they can apply
an even coat
to uneven surfaces.
There are three types of paint
sprayers:
- air-powered spray guns - these sprayers use
air compressors to atomize the paint and
then spray the paint/air mixture; they tend
to be expensive but are the choice of professionals
- air-less sprayers - these sprayers use electricity
to power a pump to force the paint out through
a nozzle at a very high speed.
- high volume, low pressure (HVLP) sprayers - these
sprayers waste less paint because,
with the
low pressure, the paints droplets
travel
at a lower speed and so less
paint bounces
off the surface and there is
less need to
overspray the surface. Also,
there is less
risk of spray yourself and
having the high
pressure drive toxic paint
under your skin
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