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I have been using HomeRight Paint Sprayers for almost 2 1/2 years now! I can’t believe how long it’s been, and how much time it has saved me with my projects. If you’re not familiar with the HomeRight FinishMax—you’re missing out! It’s an electric paint sprayer that gives you THE best fine finish—it will amaze you. I am a HomeRight Ambassador, but anyone who knows me, will tell you that I truly trust and believe in this product.
Today I’m going to tell you my favorite paints to use when using my FinishMax to paint furniture projects. 
Let’s start with my very first project that I completed with my HomeRight CommandMax way back in the beginning, this sweet little black gossip bench.
I used Behr Premium Plus Ultra in Semi-Gloss on that very first project and it is still my favorite paint to use on furniture projects. It’s fun to look back, because everything looks so clean and new. This must have been one of the first times I used that ladle.
Because Behr Premium Plus Ultra paint IS wall paint, I like to give an added layer of protection with some Wipe-on Poly.
If you love a great chalkboard, with a perfectly smooth finish, then the FinishMax is the tool you need!
This is one of those former art pieces that everyone had hanging over their couch in the 60’s and 70’s. I sprayed the chalkboard paint directly onto the cardboard with the FinishMax. For more details, you can check out my post Using a FinishMax with Chalkboard Paint.
To be honest, my least favorite paint is oil based paint. However, when doing cabinets, it’s a necessary evil.
It made this kitchen cabinet makeover so much easier. If you have a kitchen makeover in your future, a FinishMax will make your project go much smoother.
The finish you get with this sprayer is so fabulous, but it doesn’t have to be your last step. After painting this toy box made from cabinet doors with my FinishMax, I went a step further to make it special using stencils and craft paints. The top coat was Minwax Polycrylic.
Did you know that you can use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in your HomeRight FinishMax? Even though ASCP is pretty easy to apply, painting pedestals and spindles are still time consuming when you do it by hand with a brush.
Now, are you ready for my absolute favorite way to use my FinishMax? This is my secret to getting a great finish in record time. I use my DIY chalky paint as a primer.
This is after one coat of the home made primer (Plaster of Paris) sprayed with the FinishMax. Getting a smooth finish like this on spindles by hand with a brush it nearly impossible.
Twin beds makeover after a coat of the diy chalky paint primer and 2 light coats of the Behr paint without Plaster of Paris. To clarify. These beds were painted with Behr Premium Plus Ultra (Semi-Gloss Naval) mixed with Plaster of Paris to make my own chalk paint. Then they were given 2 light coats of the Behr Premium Plus Ultra (Semi-Gloss Naval) straight out of the can. The finish is flawless. This is my go-to paint technique that I use 90% of the time.
If you’re new to spraying furniture with a FinishMax, you should read my post on how to make an Easy Diy Paint Booth
Now for a giveaway! One lucky reader will win their very own HomeRight FinishMax!
How to enter: Visit the HomeRight blog, and tell me something you learned from one of the Brand Ambassadors. I think you’ll find that we all are very enthusiastic about the HomeRight brand. Leave your comment below, then use the Rafflecopter widget to enter. One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries. Winner will have 48 hours to respond via email notification or an alternate winner will be chosen. US residents only, void where prohibited by law.
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As I said above, I am so happy to be a HomeRight Brand Ambassador. That being said, it’s a no-brainer that this is a sponsored post, but as always, all thoughts, opinions, ideas, and projects are my own.
The very first project on the blog talks about using the sprayer for stain! That hadn’t occurred to me before 😉
I had to pull out my pneumatic sprayer this week, and it NEVER functions properly after sitting unused for a few months. In a fit of pique, I ordered the Command Max. But if I could win this one, I could sent it back! That would be soooo awesome!
I learned that my life is sorely lacking a very important piece of equipment and that – among MANY other uses, I could use it to clean my stove! (and I bet it would do wonders for my oven, too) …from this article – Cleaning My Stove with HomeRight Steam Machine by The Pennington Point
This is AWESOME, Gail. I am a big-time fan and follower of yours. Thanks for this post. I found myself looking at previous posts, and showed the hubby the desk converted into a chest of drawers. I am inspired to find an old desk and try it myself. I have a full chest of drawers in a walk in closet and it is simply too big. This chest of drawers (Tower of Terror) would work very well. Thanks! I am delighted to enter and hopefully win my very own FinishMax Spray Paint system and start painting all of my proposed furniture projects! I will also look for the wipe-on poly acrylic. I have a round low to ground coffee table, in Coral, and I am hand-painting a French Ephemera ad in white, and was looking to see what I could seal it with. You have the answer! I also learned a helpful tip on cleaning the FinishMax Spray system as well, which would come in handy for a long-lasting quality system for years to come.
Thank you for this offer and all your helpful tips and DIY Projects!
I learned that cleaning the sprayer isn’t a big deal. A looong time ago, we borrowed a sprayer and cleaning it wasn’t worth the time to use it. Looks like paint sprayers have some a long way.
Can’t wait to get started on all my yard sale finds. Would love to win this sprayer. Thanks for all the great tips.
Like many of others have said, I learned that even Annie Sloan chalk paint can be used in the paint sprayer. Mind blown! I hope I win!
Wow this would be a great item to use when redoing my kitchen cabinets!
I had no clue you could use chalk board paint in those!
And I love the tip about the 2 coats of chalk paint & then 2 coats of the Behr for a flawless finish
I have so many pieces that I could paint right now!! Pick me please!!
I have been picking up free furniture that I wan’t to start painting to make it look new again, but I have been afraid to get started. It looks like this may just be the tool I need to help with those difficult places and give me the finish I am looking for. Thanks for the tip!
Love the look this sprayer leaves. Can’t wait to use it.