Monthly Archives: July 2011

AAA Affordable Painting spraying The main limitations are overspray and difficulty to control. Both of these can be overcome with planning and practice. Other limits deal with ruff surfaces. Paint spraying is great for smooth surfaces, but can’t properly fill the pores of stucco and concrete block. Carefully examine the limits of spray painting and plan accordingly. Planning starts with the preparation of the home for painting. The same attention to details like removing peeling paint and applying caulking are the same as with any application method. The similarities stop when the masking begins. Preparation Before Spraying Paint Overspray is a big problem for airless sprayers and you need to cover all items completely. Assume anything near or in the immediate area when spray painting will get some overspray. Cover all windows and doors completely with plastic and tape. Plus, any other items you don’t want painted will need to be removed or masked with paper or plastic. Don’t assume you can shield everything and get away with it. Extensive areas must be covered with drop cloths. This includes sidewalks, decks and fences. Spraying slow drying materials on windy days, such as oil base primer or paints and stains, is […]Read more »