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Spray Painting Large Architectural Trim

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5 IMPORTANT Tips Spraying With An Airless Sprayer

What happens here

The presenter spray paints larger, more intricate architectural trim in a living room area, including columns and crown molding. He removes the gun extension from the airless paint sprayer for this more complex work, where frequent starts and stops are necessary. A text overlay states, 'EXTENSION REMOVED AS COMPLEX SPRAYING HERE REQUIRES STARTS AND STOPS WITHIN THE PROJECT SO SPITS COULD BE AN ISSUE.' He demonstrates working from top to bottom, moving the gun steadily across the detailed trim, often using a step ladder to reach high areas. He wears a respirator mask and gloves.

Goal: Precisely apply paint to complex architectural trim, like columns and crown molding.

Tools and materials

  • Airless Paint Sprayer — Applying paint to intricate trim, Gloves Unknown
  • Drop Cloths/Plastic Sheeting — Protecting floors and furniture from overspray, Paint Unknown