How to Paint Exterior Walls With a Paint Sprayer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cover all plants

   Secure the tarp or cloth with stones or weights.
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   Step 2: sidewalks

   Secure the sheeting with tape so that there are no gaps between the tarp or sheeting and the wall or the surface. ,,,, You should begin in corners and move laterally.
   
   Start at the top of the wall so that you can move down in smooth motions rather than being obliged to move up your ladder or stairs after starting at the bottom. , You should keep the sprayer about one foot (or 30 cm.) away from the wall.
   
   Make sure that the sprayer is at a 90-degree angle from the wall. , Do not pause in one spot or let your finger off the trigger. ,, above the ground rather than pointing the tip towards the foundation. ,
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   Step 3: railings

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   Step 4: and other sensitive surfaces around the wall with a tarp or a cloth.

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   Step 5: Cover any windows and doors in or around the wall with tarps or sheeting.

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   Step 6: Remove any elements that are not easily covered

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   Step 7: such as protruding grates

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   Step 8: screws

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   Step 9: outlets

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    Step 10: or switches.

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    Step 11: Practice using a paint sprayer against a disposable surface such as a plank of wood.

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    Step 12: Become familiar with the rate of spray

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    Step 13: the ease with which the trigger moves

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    Step 14: and the consistency of paint you desire.

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    Step 15: Plan a path along which you will paint the wall.

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    Step 16: Begin to spray paint with a steady stream.

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    Step 17: Maintain a constant motion as you paint.

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    Step 18: Take special care not to add additional paint to corners or other areas over which the sprayer passes constantly.

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    Step 19: Finish the coat of paint at the bottom of the wall by keeping the paint sprayer a few inches (or several cm.)

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    Step 20: Go over your first coat of paint again if you desire a more durable paint job or a deeper color.

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