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1. GRACO HOW TO STAIN OR PAINT RAILINGS Railings take a lot of abuse Keep them looking their best by staining or painting them to help preserve and protect them from the sun and weather 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 Stain Spray tips see tip selector a narrow 6 or 8 inch spray fan typically works best 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 cardboard sheets or plastic sheeting Masking tape Paint brush for touch ups Tip extension optional see product details for hard to reach areas that would otherwise require a ladder or would be difficult to spray i e behind bushes Pressure roller attachment optional see product details Additional airless hose sections if needed Spray2. lon container to ensure consistent color even if small color differences exist between individual paint cans When spraying lighter materials like stains select the lowest pressure setting that enables you to maintain a good spray pattern Lower pressure settings will give you better control and a finer finish 3 Apply paint or stain by spraying along each spindle or railing component following the grain of the wood Start at the top of the railing section and work your way down To protect against overspray between the spindles place sheets of cardboard behind the railing Tip See How to Use a Paint Sprayer Spray Techniques for more spraying pointers Clean up 1 Allow significant time for the paint or stain to dry then remove all coverings from shrubs bushes plants and surfaces 2 Return any furniture or other items to their proper place 3 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
3. shield Pump Armor storage fluid and TSL fluid for Graco sprayers see pump protectant product details Cleaning rags Stiff nylon brushes for scrubbing and cleanup Safety glasses goggles dust mask respirator spray sock hood worn over head to keep off overspray Prep Getting Started 1 Move all outdoor furniture or any other items such as a grill away from the area to be sprayed Allow plenty of space for your tools and equipment 2 Use a pressure washer and cleaning agent to wash the railings If you don t have access to a pressure washer use a stiff bristle brush and deck cleaner to scrub all of the railing components Let the cleaner set per manufacturer s instructions then rinse and allow the surface to dry completely 3 Cover all nearby shrubs bushes and plants with plastic tarps Because the material being sprayed and any overspray can travel between open spaces cover anything surfaces near the railings or behind the spindles Cover any nearby house walls with plastic to protect them from overspray as well Spraying 1 Select the spray tip that s best suited for the stain you are using and the surface to be sprayed In most cases a tip with a narrower 8 inch wide spray pattern and a 013 hole size will give you the best control 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 gal
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