How to change the spray nozzles (and why)
There are four different nozzle sizes included which should be changed depending
on the thickness of the paint you are spraying.
Change the size of the spray nozzles to adjust the density of the spray “mist”. For
thinner substances like varnish, you want to use a smaller nozzle as it will atomize
the material better; otherwise your coating might come out like a water gun.
For more specifics, here are some tips on which spray nozzle to use for which
coating material:
Nozzle tip
size
Recommended
material
Spray finish
Project type
1.5 mm
(1/16”
)
Sealers and varnish
1-4” spray
pattern/fine finish
Furniture and
woodworking
projects
1.8 mm
(5/64”
)
Latex paint, chalk
type paint, milk type
paint, stains and
polyurethane
1-6” spray
pattern/fine finish
Furniture and
woodworking
projects
2.2mm
(3/32”)
Latex paint, primer
paint, chalk type
paint, milk type paint
6-7” spray
pattern/fine finish
Furniture and
cabinets
2.6mm
(7/64”)
Latex paint and
primer paint
8-10” spray
pattern/fine to
medium finish
Walls, ceilings,
decks and fences
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