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APPLICATION
TECHNIQUES
The following techniques are
recommended to assure
professional painting results. Hold
the gun perpendicular to the surface
and always at an equal distance of
approximately 6”-8”.
Move the gun either across or up
and down the surface at a steady
rate. Moving the gun at a consistent
speed provides even coverage. The
correct spraying speed allows for a
full wet coat of material without runs
or sags. Do not angle the gun as this
will cause uneven paint build-up,
runs or sags. Begin movement of
the gun before the trigger is pulled.
Holding the gun closer to the
surface deposits more paint on the
surface and produces a narrower
spray pattern. Holding the gun
farther from the surface produces a
thinner coat and wider spray pattern.
If runs, sags or excessive paint
occur, change to a spray tip with a
smaller orifice. Conversely, if there
is an insufficient amount of paint on
the surface or you desire to spray
faster, a larger orifice tip should be
selected.
Proper Technique
Wrong Technique
OVERLAP EDGES
1st
PASS
2nd
PASS
3rd
PASS
4th
PASS
5th
PASS
Maintain uniform spray stroke
action. Spray alternately from left to
right and right to left. Begin
movement of the gun before the
trigger is pulled.
PROPER LAPPING (overlap of
spray pattern) is essential to an
even finish. Lap each stroke. If you
are spraying horizontally, aim at the
bottom edge of the preceding
stroke, so as to lap the previous
pattern by 50%.
For corners and
edges, split the
center of the spray
pattern on the
corner or edge and
spray vertically so
that both adjoining
sections receive
approximately even
amounts of paint.
If conditions are windy,
angle the spray pattern
into the wind to minimize
drifting. Work from
ground to roof. Do not
attempt to spray if wind
is excessive.
