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Do you own a HomeRight FinishMax? I do, and I love it! I use it to paint most of my projects. Painting with the FinishMax is quick and easy, and the name says it all—the finish is unbelievable! In order to paint with a sprayer, you will need to protect the immediate area where you are painting. The over spray from the HomeRight FinishMax is minimal, but accidents do happen. 
This is an example of how simple it is to make an easy DIY paint booth. 
Start by clamping your plastic to a something tall. I clamped it to my privacy fence, then unrolled and unfolded the plastic and added some more clamps. 
One of the best tips I can give you is to use scrap wood pieces to hold the plastic down. Blowing plastic is not a good thing when you’re using a paint sprayer. 
Another great tip is using milk crates to elevate your project off the plastic. 
This is my year ‘round paint booth. I have access to an outbuilding/shed where I have my plastic stapled to one wall. 
This is how I secure my plastic to keep it from blowing and how I elevate my larger projects using a pallet. 
When my paint booth is not in use, I hold the plastic off the floor by tucking it behind the pallet, while leaning the pallet against the wall. 
10 tips for making your paint booth project a success
- You can use any plastic, but thicker plastic will last longer. If it’s in your budget, go for a canvas drop cloth.
- Clamp or staple your plastic creating a backdrop that goes from the wall, onto the floor.
- Use long pieces of scrap lumber to prevent your plastic from blowing up onto your projects. This includes in the fold area where your backdrop on the wall meets the floor.
- To get good coverage on the feet/legs of your project, elevate your project on a pallet or milk crates.
- Use a leaf blower to remove any debris or dust from your plastic before painting.
- Refrain from using your paint sprayer on a windy day.
- I advise you not to spray paint near expensive vehicles (including your neighbor’s car) especially if you ignore the above tip and paint on a windy day.
- Paint the underneath side of your project first.
- Two/three light coats are better than one heavy coat.
- Keep a small paint brush handy in case you’ve diluted your paint too much and experience a run.
So, you don’t have a FinishMax? Would you love to win one?
How to enter: Leave a comment below telling me what you will paint if you are the winner of a fabulous FinishMax. As a bonus entry, include in the comment your best painting tip. Use the Rafflecopter widget to enter the giveaway to earn more entries. 1 winner will be selected at random using the Rafflecopter widget from all eligible entries. US resident 18 or older. Winner will have 48 hours to respond, or an alternate winner will be chosen. Void where prohibited by law. If you are on a tablet and don't see a place to leave a comment, you may email me your comment, then follow through with the Rafflecopter entries.
If you ever have any painting questions, I’m here to help if I can.
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disclaimer: I am an Ambassador for HomeRight, but rest assured that all the ideas and opinions in my posts are my own words, thoughts and ideas. I only recommend products I love!
Congratulations, Gayle G.!
What wouldn't I paint?? But I would definitely try it out on my soon to be built kitchen cabinet doors... otherwise we will be hiring that job out because we want a perfect sprayed finish!! Thanks for the opportunity!
… I've also got lots of unfinished (unstarted!) projects around here … old chairs, dressers, mirrors, etc. that could use a coat of paint or two!
I'd paint my vintage travel trailer, Maggie Mae - a 1962 Shasta Airflyte!
Thanks for the opportunity … good luck to all!
Susan
My best painting tip is to take the time to do the right prep work. I'm always in a hurry to see it 'pretty', but taking the time to sand and prep the item helps me not to have to do it over.
I have something like 5 dressers, 2 chairs, a trunk, and some other little wood goodies waiting in my shed for it to be warm enough for me to paint. At that rate, I'm not going to be able to get through it by brush in the summer, so I would definitely LOVE to try a recommended spray painter (I had a different brand previously and it was horrible!).
My best painting tip would be to "take your time". Don't try to rush it. Make sure you get smooth, even coats and that you allow them to thoroughly dry before applying the next one. You will be much happier with the outcome.
I have a dresser that I turned into a media center, but haven't painted it yet. I am nervous to do so, because of all the hard to reach places. I would love to be able to spray it. Thanks for the giveaway!
My painting tip - make sure you get all your supplies together and that you allow plenty of time for prep work!
I need to refinish an old desk. It's in poor enough shape it needs paint. Thanks for the giveaway!
A table that I found at a thrift store.
I have several projects I'd use this for….painting a twin bed for my son's room when he moves out of the crib, my daughter's desk and bookcase, and an antique hutch that I'd like to paint and distress.