I bought a Magnum airless paint sprayer to paint the exterior of a house. I'll be using latex paint (probably Behr from Home Depot).
I'm wondering which quality of paint would work best in it. Behr paints are available in three quality tiers, and I know from experience that paying a little more for the second or third tier is worth it. The paint is much less runny, which makes it easier to work with when brushing and rolling.
But with the sprayer, I'm wondering if it would actually be better to have a cheaper, runnier paint. It seems like a thicker paint would have a harder time coming through the sprayer.
Thanks in advance for any tips on this.
Best Answer
I use an airless sprayer and all I do is thin out my paint with either water for latex or paint thinner for oil base. I use Glidden paint and have sprayed them all, Oil base, Latex, Acrylic Enamel, and every sheen as well, and really the only difference I have seen is using oil base, I use the thinner because it helps the sprayer not work as hard. I have a Magnum sprayer also and been using it for over 3 years now. Make certain you tear the gun down and clean it thoroughly every time after spraying paint. You'll thank me for this if you keep it clean clean clean......and strain your paint.. that's a must. this will help the internal filter on your sprayer. those things get expensive if you have to keep replacing.