It’s perfect for painting the exterior of your home, staining a large deck, and more

WAGNER AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER: The Control Pro 130 Power Tank applies coatings 3X faster than a roller with low overspray.

For cabinets, I honestly have used both depending on the size and scope of the project, and condition of the wood I will be work with. If the air/paint mixture isn’t just right, it can be tricky to get that perfectly smooth finish. Because an HVLP sprayer uses air to push the paint, it almost spits the paint out in tee-tiny balls that are much drier. The one thing that is a defining difference in the finish between an HVLP and airless sprayer is that an airless sprayer will lay a coat on completely wet and it will even out. SO, either one would be great for your project and if you feel confident in an airless or will get more use out of it, go with that. For example, a 10’x10′ flat wall could be done in about a minute or less. Drips and runs can happen quite easily, particularly on vertical surfaces, stains, or overlapping.

However, I find that the airless sprayers often “get-away from” those new to using a paint sprayer, even if it is speed adjustable. The X5 airless is a great machine, and you would get a beautiful finish. One thing about these types of lists and my recommendations is that my audience is often relatively new to home improvement projects, and I have to meet them where their skill level is for best results. I am so glad you asked for your particular situation and experience. This Wagner airless paint sprayer produces up to 55% less over-spray than traditional airless sprayers which means easier clean up and less paint or stain used.Perfect for any project involving a ladder.Not having the tank on the handle means I can see what I am spraying easier.A 25 foot long cord means less having to move the tank around.The trigger is also light and doesn’t require a lot of hand strength. The handle produces less operator fatigue because the motor sits on the floor.I listed why the Control Pro 150 was such a great sprayer above (under best airless sprayers), but the Control Pro 130 shares many great benefits such as: That isn’t to say the 130 isn’t a strong consideration if you are more budget minded or have only a few projects.

The 150 is a better sprayer overall because the cleanup is faster and easier, and it has more features to change the speed of the sprayer. On large projects such as those listed, I would recommend a Wagner Control Pro 150 or Wagner Control Pro 130. I put textured ceilings on this list because hand and arm fatigue is a big problem. These are projects you want a sprayer that works fast and evenly. Large projects would be decks, fences, textured ceilings or walls, or whole house painting (interior or exterior). Drips and Runs are more prevalent – I usually have someone go behind me with a brush to check for runs.Because paint speed is considerably faster than air-mixture models, your body moves faster to compensate.The learning curve is greater than with the air-powered sprayers (HVLP).You can control the speed and pressure of the gun with knobs.The Control Pro 150 only has the 0.15 tip, so if you feel you need a larger tip, trade up for the Control Pro 170.

Thick exterior paints can require a 0.17 tip, but I have done solid stains without problem with a 0.15 tip.Complete projects in much faster time than air-mixture models, reducing hand and arm fatigue.55% less overspray than comparable models.I like the softer fan spray of this sprayer compared to other brands.The X5 has more horsepower, but the Control Pro sprays plenty fast, while giving you less overspray. The Wagner brands purposely use less pressure power in order to create less overspray and create a safer work environment for a homeowner. For Airless sprayers, I generally recommend the Control Pro 150, although the Magnum X5 is a good second choice.įor me, the Wagner edges out the Magnum based on two factors: It has a better warranty and I like the soft spray fan better.

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