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    Home » DIY » Finish Max Paint Spraying 101

    Finish Max Paint Spraying 101

    Published by Gail | Published May 21, 2014 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    I think most of you know how much I love my Homeright Finish Max HVLP Paint Sprayer. In this post, I’m going to give you my best tips for Do’s & Don’ts while using a Finish Max. You can learn from my mistakes. Smile  After you read all my tips, don't forget to enter to win your very own Finish Max!

     

     

    My tips for you:

    • Most paints will need to be diluted slightly. Water based paints diluted with water, oil based paints diluted with lacquer thinner.
    • Keep a small chip brush in your pocket in case you get a run (rarely happens for me, but I’m always ready for a mishap)
    • When painting a piece of furniture, be sure to paint the bottom too. How embarrassing when someone buys a bench, and loads it in their car, only to see an unpainted bottom.
    • Wear a paint respirator, and safety glasses if you’re spraying into a cabinet or something similar that will cause the paint to come back at your face
    • Clean your FinishMax thoroughly immediately after each use (be sure to remove the brass nozzle)
    • Cleanup is a breeze, when using latex paint, you will clean your Finish Max with  water (I clean mine outside with the hose)
    • Purchasing an additional paint cup will  make cleanup easier by allowing you to use a clean paint cup to feed  water through the sprayer, while temporarily storing your paint in another cup for a second coat.
    • Using a reusable mesh paint strainer will cut down on clogs, especially if your paint is older
    • Replacing dirty air filters will allow your FinishMax to run at it’s best
    • A ladle makes it easier to get the paint into the paint cup
    • A cheap vegetable brush comes in handy to quickly clean the cup and the rim of the Finish Max .
    • If used indoors, be sure to cover horizontal surfaces to cut down on the “dust” that will occur.
    • Oil based paints are a little messier to clean up using lacquer thinner.

    Troubleshooting

    • If your Finish Max overflows your cup while you’re using it, chances are you have a clog in the nozzle. Did you use a strainer?
    • If your paint is running on your piece, you’ve thinned it too much.
    • If your paint is not flowing, you may need to dilute your paint a little more.

     

    Paints I’ve used in my Finish Max

    • Chalkboard Paint
    • ASCP (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint)
    • DIY Chalk Paint
    • Oil Based Paint
    • Latex (my favorite is Behr Premium Plus Ultra)
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      • I recently worked on a project and decided not to use my Finish Max, but to paint it by hand because my paint booth was cluttered up and I didn’t want to take the time to clear it out. It wasn’t but a few minutes into the project that I was regretting that decision. If you’ve used other sprayers, I’m sure you are aware of the main reason people don’t like using them—because they are difficult to clean or they clog up and are impossible to use. The finish max is very easy to use, simple to clean when you do it outdoors with your hose, and cleaned properly it will quickly become your best friend and your favorite DIY tool. scout’s honor!

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      I’m always here if you ever have any problems or questions. I can’t say I’m the best expert, but I’ve used Homeright products so much, I do know them inside and out.
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    1. Karen

      May 21, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      I finally finished all my kitchen cabinets and they turned out great. I was getting very small air bubbles, along with very small speckles on some of the doors. I tried everything to correct the situation but nothing seemed to help. But, I think I may have found out the problem. When I was cleaning the sprayer after use, I think water got into the unit. When I removed the air filters, they were wet. This just required removing them and allowing them to dry before returning them to the sprayer. I also think the disc wasn't always properly seated as well. I never noticed the arrow on the disc which points the disc in the proper direction so it is seated correctly. I also was washing the feed tube with the disc and then realized the disc should be removed and not washed. When I corrected these areas, I had a perfect finish with no bubbles or speckles.

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        May 23, 2019 at 10:10 pm

        I am soooo happy that you are finished Karen. Thank you so much for letting me know what solved the problem for you. As I was spraying a table yesterday I was actually thinking of the issue and was trying to think about what it could have been.
        Enjoy your "new" cabinets!

        gail

    2. Morgann

      April 23, 2019 at 11:26 am

      Hi Gail! I landed here for the exact same reason as Karen! I have been working on kitchen cabinets and its been going so well! But the last 10ish doors have had little speckles everywhere! HELP! I'm freaking out! haha

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        April 23, 2019 at 2:16 pm

        Morgann,

        I'm so sorry you're having this trouble. As I told Karen, I've sprayed upwards of 100 gallons of paint through my Finish Max paint sprayers and have only had this happen twice. I was never able to figure out what it was, but the paint did dry okay. Is your paint showing the speckles AFTER it is completely dry?
        gail

    3. Karen

      April 19, 2019 at 10:47 pm

      I have painted 30 kitchen cabinet doors with the homeright finish max. The first 20 doors went very smoothly and turned out well. But for the last 10 doors, I am getting constant very small air bubbles in the paint. I have tried everything to correct the situation and nothing seems to help. I have even strained the paint and then realized the air bubbles are not in the paint. Somehow, they are being created in the sprayer. I thought maybe it was the filters and I tried turning them around. I can order new ones but didn't want to wait for them to come in when this may not even be the problem. I have also tried making the paint even thinner and spraying from different distances. Can you offer any suggestions? I'm so frustrated and need to get my kitchen back together. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        April 20, 2019 at 9:48 am

        Karen,

        First, let me say I'm sorry you're having this issue, and I understand your frustration.
        I've had that happen to me before, and when I allowed the paint to dry, all was good. Were the weather conditions the same with the last 10 doors? Did anything change? I was never able to figure out why it happened with me. https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-entryway-table/

        I'll be sending you a separate message via email

        gail

    4. Amanda

      January 08, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      Can you use chalk paint in it?

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        January 09, 2019 at 12:01 am

        Yes Amanda, you can. I've used all kinds of paints, including chalk paint, DIY chalk paint and many, many more.

    5. Jenna

      July 30, 2018 at 8:28 pm

      Hey I love my finish max too!! I have only had it since January this year, but I've used it sooo many times. I finally got brave enough to paint my kitchen cabinets since it was so easy to use. Have you ever used the Behr Alkyd Enamel paint? It has turned out awesome, but all of a sudden on my last coat on thee backs I'm getting tiny bubbles in my paint. I've tried everything I can think of. Have you ever had this happen?

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        July 30, 2018 at 9:53 pm

        Jenna,

        I haven't used that particular paint, but I've used so many kinds of paint. I have gotten bubbles before. It seems to me that it has to do with the humidity. Have you tried just leaving it alone? I find that if I do that, it all evens out.

        One more thought.... could the backs have any grease buildup? Did you clean them well? I'm here to help in any way I can....

        gail

    6. MaryRuth

      February 24, 2017 at 6:17 pm

      hi!

      Just found your videos on YouTube and just entered the world of painting with the HomeRight Finish Max.. love it! Only problem I'm having is that it does fine for a few sprays and then it starts leaking EVERYWHERE.... I've taken off the cup several times and put it back on again to make sure that its on correctly... but nothing is working... its still leaking. Any tips? Ive been googling it and it keeps bringing me back to your blog... so I'm taking it as a sign! 🙂

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        February 24, 2017 at 7:43 pm

        MaryRuth,

        I'm so happy google kept sending you to My Repurposed Life. I've sprayed upwards of 75 gallons in my sprayers. 🙂

        Here are some things to check.

        How are you cleaning it? There are two tiny "airholes" on either side where the pickup tube inserts. If these holes become clogged, you can use a skewer to clean them out. I clean my Finish Max with a garden hose, and I've never had those holes clog.

        How much paint are you filling the cup with? I rarely fill it more than 1/2 full.

        How are the filters looking (inside the motor housing). If they get clogged, the machine can't breathe. You can take them out and flip them over to find a "clean" spot on the filter.

        Is your paint thin enough? Is it cold where you are? When my paint is cold, I use warm water to dilute it to make it easier to spray.

        How does your gasket look where the cup screws in? Has it gotten to gooped up?

        So, basically if it is leaking it's because air is going into the cup, but paint isn't going up the tube and out (well enough) We just need to figure out why.

        You can reply to this comment or write me an email. myrepurposedlife gmail.com

    7. Verena

      August 31, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      My spare room is full of rescued bed frames, end tables, picture frames, and a couple of dressers in need of a paint job. It seems like such a daunting task to finish all these projects with the good ole brush and paint. I would love to win a Homeright Finish Max, so I can give these pieces new life in a fraction of the time it would take to finish the job the old fashion way. In no time I would be ready to gift them to my family and friends. Fingers crossed 🙂

      Reply
    8. Sheila

      May 29, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Hi Gail, or the finish max doctor. I didn't win one in the contests but last week I went out and bought a finish max pro on your recommendation It's wonderful! However, I am getting a stippling effect (tiny little dots). I thought they would settle down after the first coat of primer, but it's doing on the second coat as well. I use Behr, strained it, used viscosity cup, everything the instructions say to do. I have turned the dial up and down. Can you tell me what is causing this? Help, thanks, Sheila

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        May 29, 2015 at 7:13 pm

        Sheila,

        Thanks for filling in all the blanks, because I would have asked you all those questions. You telling me everything up front makes it a lot easier!

        Tiny little dots... I get those too, but after the paint dries, they magically disappear, to leave a very smooth finish. Are the dots on a horizontal surface or vertical?
        One last question, how long is your extension cord?
        gail

      • Sheila

        May 29, 2015 at 7:24 pm

        Thank for the quick reply Gail. The surface is vertical (cabinet doors) and horizontal (drawers). The extension cord is a heavy duty outside one at 25 ft. I put on a second coat of primer today. Not near as stippled looking and the surface feels smooth to the touch. In your experience should put on a coat of paint? When dry has your primer looked stippled before you painted? Thank you so much for the tutoring. Sheila

      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        May 29, 2015 at 8:09 pm

        Sheila,
        When you say primer, are you talking about diy chalky paint primer, or real primer? I suppose in either case, if you're concerned about it, you could very lightly sand it with very fine sandpaper, or brown craft paper. I suppose I may be confused by what you're seeing. Is it humid? Does the paint dry quickly? Or is it tacky? Are you doing light coats?
        Have you seen my cabinet tutorials? https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2013/10/kitchen-cabinets-updated-with-paint-trim.html
        https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2010/12/how-to-paint-oak-cabinets.html

    9. Jenny

      November 07, 2014 at 6:18 pm

      I put board and baton on my wall and wondered if I could use this inside to paint it. I have wood floors in one spot it will be used and tile in the other? I am worried about over spray.. Thanks for the info

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        November 08, 2014 at 8:49 am

        Over spray isn't really a problem with the Finish Max. However, when used indoors there will be a fine "dust" on every horizontal surface. I painted a tongue and groove beadboard wall with it. You can see that here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2013/02/commandmax-paint-sprayer-indoors.html

        gail

    10. Sandi Allen

      May 27, 2014 at 11:53 pm

      I never used a paint sprayer and I don't own one.
      I Have trouble with paint drips and leaving hairs from brushes on my furniture I paint.
      It's quite a disaster. Thanks for the chance.

      Reply
    11. Samantha

      May 27, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      I've never used a paint sprayer...I keep reading all the reviews everywhere because I've heard so many horror stories. I know it would be so useful since I have so many projects in the works, especially for a console table I've got that I'd love to paint over but I'm too afraid of seeing the paint strokes so I've just got it sitting in the garage. Thank you for the helpful review.

      Reply
    12. Suzie

      May 27, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      I've never used a paint sprayer. I have a lot of doors to paint, and a sprayer would make painting so much quicker and easier - the project actually might be finished this year.

      Reply
    13. Dameon s

      May 27, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      I haven't had the chance to use a sprayer but desperately needing one. The other day I was painting m front fence and within an hour I noticed I had progressed too far using a paint brush. What a waste of time and a lot of work for virtually nothing.

      Reply
    14. Kirstin

      May 27, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      I have never used a paint sprayer. I want to try the Homerite because I have a gazebo and deck to paint, and I am dreading doing it by hand!

      Reply
    15. Cindy A.

      May 27, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      My previous house was a nightmare to paint! Every single room was bright blue... even the ceilings!

      Reply
      • Cindy A.

        May 27, 2014 at 8:44 pm

        I almost forgot to tell you why I want a Finish Max. 🙂 I have a trashed vintage desk that I would love to refinish and use as a t.v. stand. It would be fun to try an actual sprayer rather than a can (or 10) of spray paint.

    16. Dianne

      May 27, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      I have never used a paint sprayer. I have so many things I would love to paint.

      Reply
    17. Geri-Lynn

      May 27, 2014 at 9:05 am

      Well I don't have much experience with painting furniture, just walls, so no bad experience. I want to avoid them 🙂 I've been looking into buy this sprayer to paint my kitchen cabinets. Hopefully I will win won instead. Thanks for the giveaway.

      Reply
    18. Marty Musser

      May 26, 2014 at 11:52 pm

      When we moved into our current house, the master bedroom was like something out of a nightmare - black walls, red ceiling and trim, heavy iron chandelier. Painting over that ceiling was an arduous task I will never forget! A paint sprayer probably would have been very helpful!

      Reply
    19. staci torgerson

      May 26, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      I had a friend ask me to paint twin headboard & footboard in a high gloss white. I was fairly new at painting and especially high gloss. It took me HOUR to minimize the brush strokes so that they weren't visible. Then I also had chosen to paint in the garage with the door up while applying the finish and little bugs kept getting into poly. I was so frustrated by the time I finished I swore never to paint in high gloss. Of course I broke that promise but using a paint sprayer would have made the job so much more pleasurable as well as saved me countless hours.

      Reply
    20. Carmen

      May 26, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      My worst paint experience was when I let my local hardware store hand-mix some paint I wanted. I was looking for a soft rose and it came out darker. My mother-in-law called it bordello pink. I need this Finish Max to help me refinish an old desk.

      Reply
    21. Amy

      May 26, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      I've never used a paint sprayer, but do use a lot of spray paint. It would be awesome to get that smooth, glossy finish without blistering my trigger finger!

      Reply
    22. Whitney

      May 26, 2014 at 8:33 am

      We are just starting to repurpose furniture and I believe this would be just the thing to give us a great start!

      Reply
    23. Jody Wolf

      May 26, 2014 at 7:56 am

      I am just getting started on restoring furniture. It has become bonding time for me and my 11 year old son. He loves working on projects and we have a great time learning together. A paint sprayer would allow us a better finish on our furniture and allow us to get more projects completed. We would love this paint sprayer.

      Reply
    24. Sara

      May 26, 2014 at 7:11 am

      I used a sprayer years ago that was very bulky and a nightmare to clean. Tossed it after not using it since it was do much work. I have many paint projects on my list and would love to give this one a try!

      Reply
    25. Jessica W

      May 26, 2014 at 1:29 am

      I've been blessed not to have to big of a paint nightmare. BUT the house we live in is about 100 years old and has the original beadboard....which for some reason runs HORIZONTAL making it very aggravating to paint....drips everywhere! I can imagine this being a lifesaver!

      Reply
    26. Lindsay St.Cin

      May 25, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      After a few failed attempts with an old paint sprayer I would love to have the Finish Max sprayer to try new projects!! Thanks for all your tips!

      Reply
    27. elida zamarron

      May 25, 2014 at 10:58 am

      I would love to win this, i have some shutters that have a previous bad paint job. Thanks for offering this.

      Reply
    28. Birdiebee

      May 24, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      My worst paint experience is when I accidently dumped a gallon of paint on my hardwood floors.

      Reply
    29. Naomi Grace

      May 24, 2014 at 7:33 am

      Would love to try a sprayer! Seems like I'm always picking up pieces that have spindles and we all know how much fun they are to paint by hand...

      Reply
    30. Fran

      May 23, 2014 at 11:34 pm

      Always wanted to try one, but have not bought one yet. Glad to hear about pros and cons.

      Reply
    31. Antonio

      May 23, 2014 at 9:33 am

      my partner's sprayer not working n hes just like push push and .not gettin anything done and a new one is a who knows , this one seems like a decent one conparing , good luck to me and this pation they want it done by beginnin of june , bah story of my liffe

      Reply
    32. Theresa

      May 22, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      I have never used a paint sprayer yet. But I think I will be needing one this summer to repaint my deck. Thanks for all the tips you provided.

      Reply
    33. Sheri

      May 22, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      I have a basement, garage and storage unit full of projects that need to be painted. The sprayer will make it go so much faster and easier.

      Reply
    34. Kelly

      May 22, 2014 at 6:15 pm

      Thank you for this Gail! I just took on some custom work that I knew would look better sprayed but need an education. Of course I thought of you and started by reading every post you wrote about using your sprayer. I get to try out my new Finish Max tomorrow!

      Reply
    35. Ann

      May 22, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      I'd like a sprayer because I currently use cans of spray paint. It's a learning curve with each one because the spray pattern and spray velocity for each can/brand differs. I'm halfway done with my project before I master that can, and so all my projects have a good side and a mediocre side. I think with the sprayer I could learn once and then be vastly more consistent with my spray jobs.

      Reply
    36. Cassandra Eastman

      May 22, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Painting my daughter's nursery with my husband, it was so hard to get it perfect we swore we'd never paint again! haha!

      Reply
    37. Barbie

      May 22, 2014 at 1:38 pm

      My worst experience was my inexperience not knowing how to do 'the wave'.

      Reply
    38. Linda

      May 22, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      I've been painting for years (by hand) but would LOVE to try the Homeright sprayer!! I have a garage full of projects that I keep putting off b/c I'm hoping to own a sprayer someday since it's so much quicker 🙂

      Reply
    39. Brenda Latham

      May 22, 2014 at 10:30 am

      I would love to win the sprayer because I am a newbie at the painted furniture experience and it sounds like it would be a much easier method. I can't seem to paint with a brush without leaving stroke marks and the cost of spray cans really adds up. I have never tried a sprayer but this one sounds perfect.

      Reply
    40. Sandi Maxwell

      May 22, 2014 at 9:01 am

      All the sprayers I have tried either clog up or spray all over, leak , or just make it miserable to use.
      I just return to the brush. I would love to give this Finish Max a try. I have seen it on several blogs and all have raved about it's quality!

      Reply
    41. Kristal C

      May 22, 2014 at 9:00 am

      I have never used a sprayer for fear of the battle the would ensue. This is the second or third time you've sang it's praises and made me want to go buy one. I am wanting to make a fun change to our old piano but have leery about it. I think this is the tool I'd need.

      Reply
    42. Karrie Millheim

      May 22, 2014 at 7:42 am

      I wanted to paint shelves but I had no idea that I had to sand them first. Talk about clumps and it being rough. I could not figure out what I did wrong..I ended up getting paint everywhere pouring off of them..lol

      Reply
    43. Amy

      May 22, 2014 at 5:44 am

      I've never used a paint sprayer but would love to. I am sure it wouldn't take long to create a really good worse experience story! I paint often and it's always with brushes, rollers, or spray cans and I am always saying I need a sprayer!

      Reply
    44. Robin Tompkins

      May 22, 2014 at 5:23 am

      I've never used a sprayer, but I have used spray can paints and stains. I needed to stain bi-folded louvered doors and did it outdoors near the house. Needless to say, my first time and on a breezy day, I made a poor choice. The wind kicked up and I sprayed the siding. Worst mess ever! To top it off, the spray stain didn't even cover well on the doors.

      I would be happy to paint those ugly doors with a real paint/stain sprayer. It would be much easier (and nicer) than canned paint. 🙂

      Reply
    45. Shirley

      May 22, 2014 at 3:35 am

      I was so hoping you were going to have a giveaway. I am so in need of a paint sprayer. I have messed up each paint job I've ever tried, a dresser looked terrible as it had all kinds of brush marks. Tried the roller on an old file cabinet and it looked like a 3 year old painted it. I only have this as a means of entering so I am sure those with more choices will win but thought I would try.

      God Bless!

      Reply
    46. Darla H.

      May 21, 2014 at 11:45 pm

      My sprayer does not do well with paint even when thinned. It does fine with stain but paints are too thick for it---very disappointing! Would love to win:)

      Reply
    47. Trish F

      May 21, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      I've never used a paint sprayer, I have spray painted using canned paint on small incidental things but my husband bought himself a guitar kit that you build your own and he used canned paint spray on it and it looks terrible. He finally just gave up. The HomeRight sprayer could just save that guitar. I would love to use the paint sprayer to paint my dining table and some bed side tables. Thanks for a great giveaway!

      Reply
    48. Sue Z.

      May 21, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Can't say I've had a bad experience with a sprayer, as so far - owning one has been nothing but wishful thinking on my part.
      If I did get lucky enough to have one - then it would be used on all my upcycle projects and most likely some interior painting in this place I rent.
      I think I could handle one with ease considering I've been living vicariously through you Gail, and your Home Right sprayer.

      Reply
    49. Kathleen

      May 21, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      This would make painting my house so much easier, not to mention the kitchen cabinets. Then onto the deck and fencing. I might actually get to enjoy a little summer if I have a good sprayer!

      Reply
    50. Meaghan

      May 21, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Worst experience was attempting to spray my daughter's toddler bed. Sprayer kept clogging! What a mess.

      Reply
    51. Heather

      May 21, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      I have never used a paint sprayer but I am definitely buying one in the next few months. I just bought a house where every room needs to be painted..four walls and a ceiling. I also refinish furniture and am looking forward to a sprayer making my life easier!

      Reply
    52. Jackie Brown

      May 21, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      I've only used a cheap sprayer one time. The thing spit paint out and I had to go back an sand and them repainting it again but by hand. I need need this sprayer and had just commented on their ig about them having a contest and they sent me to you. Perfect! I enjoy your blog and I am a blogger myself ( beginner), the sprayer would totally help me take my projects and my blog to the next level.

      Reply
    53. Dee

      May 21, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      My worst experience was last year when I was spray painting some interior doors. OMG they cracked and bubbled everywhere, and that was after prep of sanding, priming, cleaning, etc. I will never use spry pint again!!

      Would love a real paint sprayer.

      Reply
    54. Nicole

      May 21, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      My husband wants a paint sprayer because we.have to repaint our entire house!

      Reply
    55. Craig French

      May 21, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      I had to laugh because I've done the same thing. I hand painted a bed frame that I built from scratch, but the main reason was the sprayer I used sprayed blotchy. Not only does hand painting take forever , it causes severe wrist pain for me. I hope I win this. It would make the final stages of projects more fun & pain free.

      Reply
    56. Rhonda G

      May 21, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      My worst was when we were going to paint the kitchen cabinets! Oh my what a mess we made. I didn't get them stripped good enough and after spending FOREVER working on them, the paint rolled right off! UGH

      Reply
    57. Lisa

      May 21, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      I have been wanting a sprayer FOREVER but have had trouble deciding what kind to get and keep putting it off. I have heard good things about this sprayer and would love to try one! I am always painting furniture and am planning some new paint in some bedrooms this summer and a sprayer would come n very handy!

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    58. cindy jo grindle

      May 21, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      I really want this, just not in the budget now.

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    59. Rust

      May 21, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      I had an old rescued armoire that I wanted to repurpose as a shelved pantry. I wanted a gloss finish ....nope. Sand sand sand, paint, sand, paint, sand paint ....took forever and I finally came kind of close to what I envisioned but I've always wanted to re-do it. This sprayer may be what the job requires. 🙂

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    60. Erin

      May 21, 2014 at 1:18 pm

      I would really like to have this paint sprayer. I love refinishing furniture and would like to be able to spray easily without spending tons of time on handpainting or tons of money on spray cans. Thank you!

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    61. Lori W

      May 21, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      I haven't used a sprayer for a loooooong time but remember it as being very time consuming, confusing and messy! I would love to give this one a try after all your wonderful make-overs!

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    62. Terrie

      May 21, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      I am painting the exterior of my house by hand. I have finished the areas with windows and doors. Now I have to do the big blank areas. Oh to have a paint sprayer. Christmas in May?

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    63. Becky Richied

      May 21, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      My worst is not knowing anything about paints and painting the walls in the bathroom with paint that's not washable...UGH can we say re-do!! LOL

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    64. Kathy Sigmon

      May 21, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      I've never used a paint sprayer but I would love to give it a shot! Great give-away!

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    65. Bobbi J

      May 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      I currently do not have a Paint Sprayer but have been looking to purchase one. I have a small repurposing business and a paint sprayer would help tremendously.

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    66. Marta

      May 21, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      I used a commercial sprayer that my brother purchase and the results were too textured. Really a brush would have been much more attractive I think.

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    67. Danielle

      May 21, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      I really want to try this sprayer because pretty everyone I know that's used it says it's amazing!

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    68. Sal

      May 21, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      I have used a power roller. It was such a pain to clean. As I am trying to buy a new home and painting is going to be in my future, this sounds like something I could use.

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    69. Juliana C.

      May 21, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      I've never used a paint sprayer, but would love to try one. I am moving into a house next month that needs a lot of painting and if I had a sprayer, I would even attempt to paint kitchen cabinets white.

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    70. Jessica W

      May 21, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      I recently tried to spray paint some plasticy "Art" I found and it just doesn't dry! I would love to be able to repaint them so I can actually hang them up!

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    71. Teri Melton

      May 21, 2014 at 11:52 am

      My worst experience is the home I live in now. Over a year and a half ago we bought this single wide trailer in a park, with a large fenced yard for my dog. It had been freshly painted in and out and looked great. BUT he did not do any prep and now everything is peeling and stained, and we are in our 60's so the prospect is terrifying. I think this would really help with redoing the entire trailer inside and out AND the entire fence.

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    72. Amy

      May 21, 2014 at 11:43 am

      My worst experience was when we painted a floor and the dog walked all over it.

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    73. Laura Clark

      May 21, 2014 at 11:40 am

      So many great tips! Thank you Gail!

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    74. Martha

      May 21, 2014 at 11:13 am

      I've never had a spray painter but I think it would be a more efficient way to paint. We have a set of chairs my husband started to paint with a brush. I say "started" because he painted one, didn't like the way it was looking and stopped. That was about a month ago and the chair is still sitting in the middle of the garage where he left it. I understand with a sprayer you can do all four chairs at once and without the dreaded brush marks.

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    75. Andrea Watts

      May 21, 2014 at 11:02 am

      My bedroom wall has stroke marks all over and my bathroom door is a disaster. I need help lol. I need my kitchen cabinets painted badly.

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    76. Carri B

      May 21, 2014 at 11:02 am

      Have never used a sprayer, but hubby & I keep saying that we really should get one. I keep telling him how much you love the one you use! I recently painted our kitchen cabinets by hand..... sure wish I had sprayed them!! I am actually considering re-doing them in a darker shade and different paint {I regret having used latex} This sprayer would be a great way to make re-doing them easier!

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    77. Jeannie Garcia-Buechele

      May 21, 2014 at 11:01 am

      I would have to say my worst experience with painting is when I sanded all my bathroom cabinets had everything prepped and then the paint sprayer I bought from Home Depot which had a good rating malfunctioned and ended up spraying all over me and everything but the cabinets, then when I tried to shut it off the cup with the paint popped off and paint went all over my new floors in the bathroom 🙁

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    78. Korrie

      May 21, 2014 at 10:34 am

      I started out using a pneumatic paint sprayer, and my air compressor wasn't sufficient to run it steadily...hate painting in fits and starts!

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    79. Zoey

      May 21, 2014 at 10:33 am

      I have never actually used a paint sprayer before, but I was given this beautiful tea cart and china cabinet that I have been planning on refinishing and sprucing them both up, so it would totally come in great use for me in those projects and the others that will inevitably be coming up in the near future 🙂

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    80. Kristen

      May 21, 2014 at 10:21 am

      I've NEVER used a paint sprayer because they seem so intimidating however the HomeRight sprayer looks to be quite the opposite. Fingers crossed my next project will be painted with one.

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    81. Kristina Fisk

      May 21, 2014 at 10:06 am

      I currently use a Kobalt paint sprayer with an air compressor...unfortunately, in order for an air compressor style paint sprayer to work best, you need like an industrial size air compressor, which I do not have.....so I stand around frequently waiting for my air compressor to catch up...very frustrating. I've heard wonderful things about this Home Right sprayer and would really like to give it a whirl.

      Thanks!

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    82. Casey maynard

      May 21, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Well I don't have a worst experience yet because my paint sprayer is still sitting on the counter in its box. Maybe next week I will work up the courage and finally give it a try. Hoping for the chance to win another one. I have a she's full of projects and with two sprayers I can make my sister help me get caught up!

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    83. Margaret Summers

      May 21, 2014 at 9:58 am

      As I become more interested in repurposing, I find many items that would receive a better finish if they were spray painted. Thanks for then opportunity to enter.

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    84. Mindi

      May 21, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Worst experience, the tip kept getting clogged, and I had to clean it every minute until it stopped spraying completely! Ugh! I would love this sprayer so, because with your tips I know it would work amazing!

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    85. darrielle tennenbaum

      May 21, 2014 at 9:48 am

      I have a sprayer and a compressor but its so much effort to take it all out. Yours sounds easier!

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    86. Angela Flood

      May 21, 2014 at 9:33 am

      My worst experience was trying to use it to stain the deck. Can't use it at an angle, so it kept jamming up. Got it cleaned up and back to store it went.

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    87. Lynne E.

      May 21, 2014 at 9:30 am

      You make the Home Right paint sprayer sound almost effortless Gail. I have several pieces of furniture that I want to refinish, and would love a sprayer to make the painting easier.

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    88. Martha Davison

      May 21, 2014 at 9:15 am

      You make it sound so easy Gail!!! I've never used a sprayer. I've just heard complaints about them. My dad left one to me that is another brand. I've just finished my master's degree and hope to tackle using it since I have a little spare time now. I figure with some time I can get good at it. Hopefully if I can use this old one of Daddy's, I can surely use one that is up to date like yours.
      Love your blog!!!

      Thanks!

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    89. Lori

      May 21, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Have never had good luck with sprayers....clog too easy or not smooth spray pattern. This one sounds wonderful!

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    90. Savannah Williams

      May 21, 2014 at 9:04 am

      Ive never tried a paint sprayer before but i work with alot of big furniture and im sure this would make it alot easier and fun!!!

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    91. julie

      May 21, 2014 at 9:03 am

      I've used a sprayer and want to try this one as well. there is so much that needs to get done this summer before selling the house. having a sprayer to do the deck or play scape would help my back 😉

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    92. Jill

      May 21, 2014 at 9:01 am

      I used a hvlp sprayer not too long ago to spray poly on an "almost" finished bench...the poly clogged in the sprayer, died and took me several days to pick out all the dried up gooey stuff. I was about the throw the sprayer out but couldn't bring myself to pay for a new one!

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    93. Tierney Mittelstadt

      May 21, 2014 at 8:54 am

      I am just beginning my soirée into refinishing and repurposing. I'm currently trucking along with a traditional can of paint and brush, which works great, but wouldn't it be fun to give a fancy new tool a shot? A paint sprayer sounds like a perfect addition to my slow-growing repurposing arsenal.

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    94. Joyce T.

      May 21, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Thank you for all the tips. It gives me more confidence that I can use this sprayer effectively.

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    95. Joyce

      May 21, 2014 at 8:27 am

      Tried a sprayer years ago, so heavy & awkward. Terrible to clean and "just ok" results. Would love to give this a try!

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    96. Abigail

      May 21, 2014 at 8:16 am

      I haven't tried using a paint sprayer yet but Id love to try this one! I'd like to paint all of our outdoor wooden furniture with it.

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    97. Kiim

      May 21, 2014 at 8:05 am

      I am dying to try and build a bench and re-purpose furniture. I do not have a paint sprayer and would LOVE to try one out on my projects.

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    98. Holly

      May 21, 2014 at 8:02 am

      I've used other paint sprayers and hated them, one day I will give this a try. Great advice!

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    99. Lora

      May 21, 2014 at 8:00 am

      I have a sprayer but don't use it cause it so hard to clean I see that as wasted time I could be using creating something

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    100. Timi Enloe

      May 21, 2014 at 7:56 am

      I bought one that had already been used and it was broke.

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    101. Rochelle

      May 21, 2014 at 7:54 am

      I've never actually used a paint sprayer before. I have a headboard and a desk that I have already prepped painting. I have put off the actual painting for months now... A paint sprayer would apply the paint on evenly and make the projects much easier, I'm sure!

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    102. Lynette Myers

      May 21, 2014 at 7:52 am

      I have never used a sprayer, but would LOVE one! I would like to do my kitchen cabinets.

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    103. Casey McCaskill

      May 21, 2014 at 7:49 am

      No matter how careful I am cleaning it after a project, they always start leaking and make a mess.

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    104. Susanne Hefner

      May 21, 2014 at 7:44 am

      I've never used a paint sprayer, but I'd love to try this beauty. I have lots of projects that I'm working on for my daughter's wedding. Thank you so much for the giveaway.

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    105. Angie

      May 21, 2014 at 7:28 am

      I've only used ones belonging to others and they were heavy and didn't work well. I just bought a house and have several projects I want to so. This would be a great addition and make painting all the wood slatted bi-fold doors a breeze!

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    106. Cece

      May 21, 2014 at 7:13 am

      I have yet to use Homeright Finish Max... We are just starting our Repurposing Business and am hand painting or Rattle can painting everything... I have read a lot of your work with the Homeright Finish Max and would love to win one to increase productivity, and help make our products look that much better!

      Thank you for the Blog !

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    107. C. Brown

      May 21, 2014 at 7:07 am

      Have never used a sprayer-- would love to learn so that I'll have a more even, smoother finish!

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    108. terry

      May 21, 2014 at 7:02 am

      I have watched your blog fo a long time and am so ready to try my hand at using a sprayer. I would love to have one to use in my new home for so many projects!

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    109. Benjamin Gardner

      May 21, 2014 at 6:53 am

      I tried using a cheap paint sprayer and after a small period of time the nozzle clogged uo and dried and was useless after that.

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    110. Elise Everly

      May 21, 2014 at 6:30 am

      My kitchen cabinets have been waiting for the right coat of paint for SEVEN years! I would love to spray those doors and finally get them reinstalled!

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    111. Margaret

      May 21, 2014 at 5:53 am

      I have never used a sprayer, but it have a beautiful dresser that I acquired from the side of the road that will need a fresh face when I get done fixing the back of it!

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    112. Di

      May 21, 2014 at 5:38 am

      Have never used a spray painter, just do everything with a brush. Trying to start a small home business restoring and painting furniture and small items so to win a spray painter would be be just the ants pants and make my life so much easier and my new venture even more exciting. I reckon I would smile non stop for a month 🙂 🙂

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    113. Jeanette Medlin

      May 21, 2014 at 5:31 am

      My room had I intended stripes. Could not see it til dry. Very poor coverage!

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    114. Maura

      May 21, 2014 at 5:21 am

      I want a paint sprayer so I can more easily re paint my home exterior myself. The finish max sprayer sounds just like heat I need
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    115. Nichole

      May 21, 2014 at 5:12 am

      Worst experience was when I thinned the paint just a touch too much.. Runs everywhere!! It slowed me way down because I had 6 chairs to sand like crazy after that mess!!

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