HOW TO PAINT A CEILING - Graco Magnum Paint Sprayers
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1. GRACO HOW TO PAINT A CEILING Using an airless sprayer to paint your ceilings not only saves time but frustration as well If you re painting a textured ceiling especially the popcorn style texture traditional paint rollers can cause the texture to flake off from the surface Spraying preserves the texture appearance and provides a more complete and uniform coverage Safety Notice Whenever operating spray equipment take proper safety precautions stay alert and be mindful of potential hazards Wear protective gear such as gloves safety glasses goggles spray sock hood hat proper footwear dust masks and respirators Make sure there is adequate ventilation If you re painting in the vicinity of appliances turn them off See Safety Precautions in your Sprayer Operation Manual Always refer to the specific instructions and safety procedures for the spray equipment you are using Suggested Tools amp Equipment Graco Magnum or TrueCoat Paint Sprayer see comparison chart or sprayer selector Paint Spray tips see tip selector a wider spray pattern for large surfaces and narrow size for smaller surfaces Buckets for priming sprayer and cleanup two needed Stir sticks Paint strainer bag helps prevent tip plugs and provides a better finish Tarps drop cloths or plastic sheeting Masking tape Paint brush for touch ups Magnum tip extension TrueCoat tip extension optional for hard to reach areas that would otherw2. ise require a ladder Pressure roller kit optional Additional airless hose sections if needed Spray shield Pump Armor storage fluid and TSL fluid Cleaning rags Stiff nylon brushes for cleanup Safety and protection equipment safety glasses goggles dust mask respirator spray sock or hat to cover head Oo e 0 OO O 0 Oo O 0 OO OO oO 0 Prep Getting Started 1 Move as much of the furniture out of the room as possible Any furniture left in the room should be moved to the center and completely covered Make sure to have plenty of space for your tools and equipment 2 Cover everything you don t wish to get paint on Use masking tape to protect any trim and cover any walls you don t want painted with plastic tarps or protective paper Remove or cover light fixtures 3 Use a duster or vacuum cleaner to clear ceiling and ceiling corners of accumulated cobwebs If the ceiling has a flat finish or light texture that has been previously painted use a sponge to wash the surface with water and an appropriate cleaning solution Spraying 1 Select the spray tip that s best suited for the paint you are using and the surface to be sprayed Be sure the tip s hole size does not exceed the maximum capacity of your sprayer see tip selector 2 If you re using paint from multiple containers mix it together in an empty 5 gallon container to ensure consistent color even if small color differences exist between individual paint cans If yo
3. u are spraying the ceiling only use paper plastic tarps or a spray shield to protect the walls If you choose to use a spray shield position it tightly at a 45 degree angle into the corner where the wall meets the ceiling surface 3 Begin at an edge where the ceiling and wall meet Spray along that edge from one side of the room to the other When your first pass is complete continue to spray repeated passes until the ceiling is covered overlapping each pass by 50 Tip See How to Use a Paint Sprayer Spray Techniques for more spraying pointers Clean up 1 Allow significant time for the paint to dry before removing tape from your trim This will result in crisp clean lines 2 Remove all coverings from furniture and other areas 3 Replace any lighting fixtures that you removed and move furniture or other items back into place 4 Clean your airless paint sprayer after each use Follow the directions in your user s manual for Power Flush cleaning with water based materials or use the bucket method of cleaning if applicable For more information see Power Flush Video or refer to your Sprayer Operation Manual This project as well as many others can be downloaded from http magnum graco com
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