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Techniques in painting have evolved not only simplifying the task but also giving a better finish. The new techniques also help in saving time. The conventional methods of painting such as painting with a brush or roller painting have the drawback that they leave impressions. Hence, one of the most popular painting techniques emerging today is spray painting. What is spray painting? In simple terms spray painting can be defined as a painting technique paint is sprayed on a surface through the air. It works on the principle of atomising and directing paint particles using compressed air. Air gun spraying shows good results when sprayed on large surfaces. Spray guns may be automated or handheld. Tips for spray painting: 1. Read the instructions: Each paint being used has its own specific method of use. It is essential to understand the instructions on the manual before painting. These instructions will tell you how far to hold the spray, how long it should be shaken before spraying, the temperature at application, curing time for the paint, etc. 2. Sweep the spray: To get an even coat, you will need to spray horizontally and vertically past the object. 3. Make use of a large drop cloth: A large cloth or plastic drop cloth provides sufficient backdrop while you spray past the object. 4. Place the subject at a height: The object you need to paint should be placed on a workbench or some other platform. This will improve your access to the subject. 5. Rotate the subject: When painting small objects, it is a good idea to place them on a turntable so that they can be rotated. This will make your job easy. 6. Test your spray painting on a test piece: Try your painting on a test piece. You can spray and check the pattern it produces and then decide your painting technique. You can also check if you get a flawless finish by trying the following method on a test piece. You can spray a light coat over the subject. Before it is completely dry, you can apply more paint so that the subject is fully wet. If you are satisfied with the results, you can try them on the actual subject. 7. For a smooth finish begin with a smooth surface: Sprayed coating makes surface flaws quite obvious. Hence, it is recommended to apply several coats of primer to ensure that the surface is smooth before spray painting it. 8. Safety first: Take necessary precautions while spray painting. A respirator should be worn when spray painting. The area where the painting is done should have adequate ventilation. As you can see, spray painting is an easy painting technique, which saves time and effort. It can be used for painting large surfaces as well as for detailed applications. Hence, it is growing in popularity. PaintSprayer has been a leader in the field of spray paint for both the consumer and professional market since 2009. Our spray guns promise great results in quick time. Our spray guns are easy to use. You can use our spray guns with any type of paint. To know more about our spray painting guns, visit us.
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