new construction painting

6 years ago

I am getting ready to start painting my new house in about 2 weeks. This is for the interior and it is about 4200 sq ft that I will have to prime and paint. I have been painting for years and I typical use the brush to edge and roller to paint. I was thinking about renting a sprayer or even buying one for this project and selling it.

Looking for opinions and hiring a painter is not on the list. Should I just spray the primer and paint the rest the traditional way? Should I roll everything? Should I spray everything? I know that spraying is faster but takes more prep time and cleanup.

If spraying is what people recommend does anyone have any sprayers they would recommend?

Thanks everyone.

Featured Answer

cat_ky

6 years ago

Are you familiar with spraying, if not, I would do it the way you do know how to do it, or take a lot of time, to learn how to spray correctly.

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Rockin' Fine Finish
6 years ago
spraying would expedite the job but, when spraying you still need to back roll. I'm assuming you have a lot of time to do this that is a big house dor one person. how about the trim and doors?
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User
6 years ago
You’re forgetting the additional month that it takes to come up to speed with basic sprayer skills. Time is money to everyone.
Chad Bertke
Original Author
6 years ago
I have sprayed with a little handheld one and that is about it. That is actually my one concern. Would my lack of technique be made up with back rolling it?
User
6 years ago
What type of time crunch are you under here?
PRO
Anglophilia
6 years ago
Remember that if the HVAC system is on while you are spraying, it can clog up the system. ALL vents and cold air returns need to be closed and sealed!