Apply First Coat
0:00
1:06
20K views
At 0:00 in
Spraying a fire place accent piece. Tips for professional painters. #howto #ideas #contractor
What happens here
Begin by applying the first coat of paint or primer to the fireplace mantel using an airless sprayer. The video showcases a TriTech T5 Sprayer with a TriTech 510 FF Tip, operating at 2200 PSI. Maintain a consistent distance from the surface and use smooth, overlapping passes to ensure even coverage. This initial coat serves as a base and will reveal any surface imperfections that need to be addressed.
Goal: Apply an even first coat of paint or primer to the mantel.
Tools and materials
- Painter's Tape FrogTape — Masking off areas not to be painted around the mantel
- Plastic Sheeting 3M — Protecting the fireplace opening and surrounding walls from overspray
- TriTech 510 FF Tip TriTech — Controlling the spray pattern and flow rate of the paint
- TriTech T5 Sprayer TriTech — Applying paint evenly and efficiently to the mantel
- Paint/Primer — The base coat for the mantel