PRO PICKS: 5 PROS WEIGH IN ON THEIR CHOICE FOR SPRAY GUNS 1 FROM OUR PRO:
BY STEPHANIE CONNER A LOT OF PAINTERS LIKE THE TRIED AND TRUE —the brush and roller. But large jobs and rough textures are great opportunities to bring in the big guns: spray guns. When working with spray guns, proper prep and cleaning are essential. It’s also important to find one (or a few) that work for your particular job types. We asked five painters about their choices.
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1 JOEL HAMBERG
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Joel Hamberg is a long-time fan of spray guns. “I’ve been using them since 1977 and they’re definitely money makers” he says. “Guys who are brushing and rolling are missing out.” Hamberg, who started Joel Hamberg Painting in Portland, OR in 1984, has a few different favorites depending on the project. “It all comes down to what you’re applying and where you’re applying it,” he says. “No two jobs are the same.” For spraying a deck finish, lightweight stain, or water-based finish—where a small pump is called for—Hamberg prefers the Titan Impact 440. “It has consistent pressure, which you can also dial way down if you need to,” says Hamberg, who is on the national board of directors for PDCA. For everyday projects like exterior painting, Hamberg likes the Airlessco ProSpray 606. “I’ve probably had mine for close to 20 years,” he says. “It has a very strong motor and consistent, strong pressure.” For heavy-duty commercial work, he recommends the Graco GM 3500 Airless Paint Sprayer. “With that, you can run two guns, and it has a gas pump, which is handy if you’re at a job site where you don’t have power,” he says. “It’s easy to move around and is great for high-production exteriors or interiors. It’s just a fantastic sprayer.”
2 BILL HARRISON 3 CLAITON DE ARAUJO 4 DAVID HOVEY A&S Painting 708-921-5024
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5 FABIO SILVA
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