Selecting the Right Tip for Oil-Based Stains
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Oil-based stains are typically very thin. For such thin products, you generally want to use a smaller orifice size on your sprayer tip. If you're spraying a large area like a fence, a narrow pattern (e.g., a 3-10 tip) will take too long. Instead, select a tip with a wider pattern, like a 5-10 (a 5-inch fan with a .010-inch orifice). High-Efficiency Airless (HEA) tips are recommended for oil-based products because they produce larger droplet sizes, which helps to minimize atomization and prevents the product from floating away, especially on windy days.
Goal: When spraying thin oil-based stains, choose a smaller orifice tip. For large areas like fences, opt for a wider pattern, such as a 5-10 tip, potentially using an HEA tip to reduce overspray and product loss on breezy days.
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- HEA (High-Efficiency Airless) Tips
- Paint Sprayer Tips
- Oil-based stain
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