Reduce wasted overspray. The main attraction of an airless paint sprayer is that it limits overspray and wasted paint. Traditional paint sprayers rely on high-pressure air to spray paint, which causes unwanted particles to be ejected into the air. This means that only a fraction of the paint you apply actually ends up on the surface you’re painting on.
There are a few techniques you can use to limit overspray from a traditional paint sprayer. Many people use retarders, thinners, and solvents to make their paints easier to apply, but this comes with extra cost and doesn’t always work. They may also try increasing the spray pressure, thinking they’ll spray more paint onto the surface they’re working on. This technique actually backfired, causing more overspray than normal.
For this reason, many people end up buying an airless paint sprayer. Because these sprayers do not rely on high pressure air, they significantly reduce waste and overspray.
Great coverage. While traditional paint sprayers are a huge improvement over regular brushes or rollers, airless paint sprayers are faster. The pump and hose system can spray more paint with less overspray than conventional sprayers, making it ideal for large walls and projects.
Smooth and even coating. Airless paint sprayers are king when it comes to applying paint smoothly. Because the paint is atomized into tiny droplets, you can apply the surface you’re working on more evenly than with a brush, roller or traditional sprayer. This is true even if the surface itself is uneven, textured, or difficult to handle.
No compression. Traditional paint sprayers rely on compressed air to spray paint, which is a major cause of paint waste and overspray. Meanwhile, airless sprayers use pump and hose technology similar to pressure washers. Thanks to this technology, you can more easily control the flow of your airless sprayer, reduce waste, and make your projects easier and more cost-effective than otherwise.
Speed. Compared to painting with a brush or roller, using an airless paint sprayer is lightning fast. Even with uneven or textured surfaces, your sprayer can easily cover large surfaces with a smooth, even coat of paint.
Portability. Airless paint sprayers are relatively light and easy to move. You can store them in your car, drag them up and down stairs, and get them where you need them with relative ease. They’re also easier to keep track of than a stack of paint brushes or rollers, since you only need to carry one machine to get the job done. Their portability along with precision and control means almost anyone can use them.