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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. 
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)
- oops
- 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!
- 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.
- Great news! It’s time for a giveaway! One lucky winner will win a Homeright Finish Max of their very own.
How to enter: Mandatory—
- leave a comment on this blog post telling me your worst experience with a paint sprayer or why you really want to try a Homeright Finish Max HVLP paint sprayer. After leaving a comment, use the Rafflecopter widget to enter and earn more entries. Must be 18, US resident. Void where prohibited by law. One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose an alternate winner.
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- Good Luck, and have fun painting!
- gail
Karen says
May 21, 2019 at 9:29 pmI 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.
Gail Wilson says
May 23, 2019 at 10:10 pmI 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
Morgann says
April 23, 2019 at 11:26 amHi 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
Gail Wilson says
April 23, 2019 at 2:16 pmMorgann,
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
Karen says
April 19, 2019 at 10:47 pmI 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.
Gail Wilson says
April 20, 2019 at 9:48 amKaren,
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
Amanda says
January 8, 2019 at 9:47 pmCan you use chalk paint in it?
Gail Wilson says
January 9, 2019 at 12:01 amYes Amanda, you can. I’ve used all kinds of paints, including chalk paint, DIY chalk paint and many, many more.
Jenna says
July 30, 2018 at 8:28 pmHey 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?
Gail Wilson says
July 30, 2018 at 9:53 pmJenna,
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
MaryRuth says
February 24, 2017 at 6:17 pmhi!
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! 🙂
Gail Wilson says
February 24, 2017 at 7:43 pmMaryRuth,
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
Verena says
August 31, 2015 at 10:50 pmMy 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 🙂
Sheila says
May 29, 2015 at 2:52 pmHi 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
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
May 29, 2015 at 7:13 pmSheila,
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 says
May 29, 2015 at 7:24 pmThank 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 says
May 29, 2015 at 8:09 pmSheila,
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
Jenny says
November 7, 2014 at 6:18 pmI 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
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
November 8, 2014 at 8:49 amOver 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
Sandi Allen says
May 27, 2014 at 11:53 pmI 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.
Samantha says
May 27, 2014 at 10:18 pmI’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.
Suzie says
May 27, 2014 at 10:18 pmI’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.
Dameon s says
May 27, 2014 at 10:03 pmI 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.
Kirstin says
May 27, 2014 at 9:44 pmI 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!
Cindy A. says
May 27, 2014 at 8:36 pmMy previous house was a nightmare to paint! Every single room was bright blue… even the ceilings!
Cindy A. says
May 27, 2014 at 8:44 pmI 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.
Dianne says
May 27, 2014 at 7:08 pmI have never used a paint sprayer. I have so many things I would love to paint.
Geri-Lynn says
May 27, 2014 at 9:05 amWell 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.
Marty Musser says
May 26, 2014 at 11:52 pmWhen 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!
staci torgerson says
May 26, 2014 at 8:47 pmI 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.
Carmen says
May 26, 2014 at 8:21 pmMy 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.
Amy says
May 26, 2014 at 1:11 pmI’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!
Whitney says
May 26, 2014 at 8:33 amWe are just starting to repurpose furniture and I believe this would be just the thing to give us a great start!
Jody Wolf says
May 26, 2014 at 7:56 amI 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.
Sara says
May 26, 2014 at 7:11 amI 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!
Jessica W says
May 26, 2014 at 1:29 amI’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!
Lindsay St.Cin says
May 25, 2014 at 3:14 pmAfter 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!
elida zamarron says
May 25, 2014 at 10:58 amI would love to win this, i have some shutters that have a previous bad paint job. Thanks for offering this.
Birdiebee says
May 24, 2014 at 9:49 pmMy worst paint experience is when I accidently dumped a gallon of paint on my hardwood floors.
Naomi Grace says
May 24, 2014 at 7:33 amWould 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…
Fran says
May 23, 2014 at 11:34 pmAlways wanted to try one, but have not bought one yet. Glad to hear about pros and cons.
Antonio says
May 23, 2014 at 9:33 ammy 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
Theresa says
May 22, 2014 at 11:10 pmI 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.
Sheri says
May 22, 2014 at 10:15 pmI 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.
Kelly says
May 22, 2014 at 6:15 pmThank 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!
Ann says
May 22, 2014 at 4:24 pmI’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.
Cassandra Eastman says
May 22, 2014 at 1:40 pmPainting my daughter’s nursery with my husband, it was so hard to get it perfect we swore we’d never paint again! haha!
Barbie says
May 22, 2014 at 1:38 pmMy worst experience was my inexperience not knowing how to do ‘the wave’.
Linda says
May 22, 2014 at 12:38 pmI’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 🙂
Brenda Latham says
May 22, 2014 at 10:30 amI 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.
Sandi Maxwell says
May 22, 2014 at 9:01 amAll 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!
Kristal C says
May 22, 2014 at 9:00 amI 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.
Karrie Millheim says
May 22, 2014 at 7:42 amI 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
Amy says
May 22, 2014 at 5:44 amI’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!
Robin Tompkins says
May 22, 2014 at 5:23 amI’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. 🙂
Shirley says
May 22, 2014 at 3:35 amI 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!
Darla H. says
May 21, 2014 at 11:45 pmMy 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:)
Trish F says
May 21, 2014 at 11:28 pmI’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!
Sue Z. says
May 21, 2014 at 10:55 pmCan’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.
Kathleen says
May 21, 2014 at 10:40 pmThis 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!
Meaghan says
May 21, 2014 at 10:01 pmWorst experience was attempting to spray my daughter’s toddler bed. Sprayer kept clogging! What a mess.
Heather says
May 21, 2014 at 8:37 pmI 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!
Jackie Brown says
May 21, 2014 at 8:05 pmI’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.
Dee says
May 21, 2014 at 8:03 pmMy 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.
Nicole says
May 21, 2014 at 7:03 pmMy husband wants a paint sprayer because we.have to repaint our entire house!
Craig French says
May 21, 2014 at 4:28 pmI 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.
Rhonda G says
May 21, 2014 at 4:17 pmMy 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
Lisa says
May 21, 2014 at 3:31 pmI 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!
cindy jo grindle says
May 21, 2014 at 3:05 pmI really want this, just not in the budget now.
Rust says
May 21, 2014 at 1:59 pmI 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. 🙂
Erin says
May 21, 2014 at 1:18 pmI 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!
Lori W says
May 21, 2014 at 1:14 pmI 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!
Terrie says
May 21, 2014 at 1:09 pmI 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?
Becky Richied says
May 21, 2014 at 1:09 pmMy 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
Kathy Sigmon says
May 21, 2014 at 1:07 pmI’ve never used a paint sprayer but I would love to give it a shot! Great give-away!
Bobbi J says
May 21, 2014 at 1:00 pmI 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.
Marta says
May 21, 2014 at 12:23 pmI 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.
Danielle says
May 21, 2014 at 12:15 pmI really want to try this sprayer because pretty everyone I know that’s used it says it’s amazing!
Sal says
May 21, 2014 at 12:07 pmI 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.
Juliana C. says
May 21, 2014 at 12:07 pmI’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.
Jessica W says
May 21, 2014 at 12:01 pmI 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!
Teri Melton says
May 21, 2014 at 11:52 amMy 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.
Amy says
May 21, 2014 at 11:43 amMy worst experience was when we painted a floor and the dog walked all over it.
Laura Clark says
May 21, 2014 at 11:40 amSo many great tips! Thank you Gail!
Martha says
May 21, 2014 at 11:13 amI’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.
Andrea Watts says
May 21, 2014 at 11:02 amMy 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.
Carri B says
May 21, 2014 at 11:02 amHave 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!
Jeannie Garcia-Buechele says
May 21, 2014 at 11:01 amI 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 🙁
Korrie says
May 21, 2014 at 10:34 amI started out using a pneumatic paint sprayer, and my air compressor wasn’t sufficient to run it steadily…hate painting in fits and starts!
Zoey says
May 21, 2014 at 10:33 amI 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 🙂
Kristen says
May 21, 2014 at 10:21 amI’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.
Kristina Fisk says
May 21, 2014 at 10:06 amI 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!
Casey maynard says
May 21, 2014 at 10:00 amWell 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!
Margaret Summers says
May 21, 2014 at 9:58 amAs 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.
Mindi says
May 21, 2014 at 9:49 amWorst 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!
darrielle tennenbaum says
May 21, 2014 at 9:48 amI have a sprayer and a compressor but its so much effort to take it all out. Yours sounds easier!
Angela Flood says
May 21, 2014 at 9:33 amMy 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.
Lynne E. says
May 21, 2014 at 9:30 amYou 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.
Martha Davison says
May 21, 2014 at 9:15 amYou 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!
Lori says
May 21, 2014 at 9:13 amHave never had good luck with sprayers….clog too easy or not smooth spray pattern. This one sounds wonderful!
Savannah Williams says
May 21, 2014 at 9:04 amIve 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!!!
julie says
May 21, 2014 at 9:03 amI’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 😉
Jill says
May 21, 2014 at 9:01 amI 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!
Tierney Mittelstadt says
May 21, 2014 at 8:54 amI 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.
Joyce T. says
May 21, 2014 at 8:54 amThank you for all the tips. It gives me more confidence that I can use this sprayer effectively.
Joyce says
May 21, 2014 at 8:27 amTried a sprayer years ago, so heavy & awkward. Terrible to clean and “just ok” results. Would love to give this a try!
Abigail says
May 21, 2014 at 8:16 amI 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.
Kiim says
May 21, 2014 at 8:05 amI 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.
Holly says
May 21, 2014 at 8:02 amI’ve used other paint sprayers and hated them, one day I will give this a try. Great advice!
Lora says
May 21, 2014 at 8:00 amI 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
Timi Enloe says
May 21, 2014 at 7:56 amI bought one that had already been used and it was broke.
Rochelle says
May 21, 2014 at 7:54 amI’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!
Lynette Myers says
May 21, 2014 at 7:52 amI have never used a sprayer, but would LOVE one! I would like to do my kitchen cabinets.
Casey McCaskill says
May 21, 2014 at 7:49 amNo matter how careful I am cleaning it after a project, they always start leaking and make a mess.
Susanne Hefner says
May 21, 2014 at 7:44 amI’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.
Angie says
May 21, 2014 at 7:28 amI’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!
Cece says
May 21, 2014 at 7:13 amI 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 !
C. Brown says
May 21, 2014 at 7:07 amHave never used a sprayer– would love to learn so that I’ll have a more even, smoother finish!
terry says
May 21, 2014 at 7:02 amI 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!
Benjamin Gardner says
May 21, 2014 at 6:53 amI tried using a cheap paint sprayer and after a small period of time the nozzle clogged uo and dried and was useless after that.
Elise Everly says
May 21, 2014 at 6:30 amMy 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!
Margaret says
May 21, 2014 at 5:53 amI 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!
Di says
May 21, 2014 at 5:38 amHave 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 🙂 🙂
Jeanette Medlin says
May 21, 2014 at 5:31 amMy room had I intended stripes. Could not see it til dry. Very poor coverage!
Maura says
May 21, 2014 at 5:21 amI 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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Nichole says
May 21, 2014 at 5:12 amWorst 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!!