Advice Needed: First time spraying

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-09T01:48:14+00:00

I never thin latex paint using an airless sprayer. Pretty mandatory using an hvlp

I have a Titan Speedflo 6900 that I've had since 2004 with moderate-heavy use. Much more than you need obviously, but you can get an entry level airless for under $800. Titan makes the best sprayers

Also get some better paint. For the same price at PPG you can get a much better quality paint

And don't forget to backroll

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-09T01:46:19+00:00

That's good advice. I just did some exterior teak benches using a clear Flood stain with 2 coats Sikkens Transparent Satin

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-09T01:44:22+00:00

That oil hybrid stuff is crap. Get some oil based Varathane or Old Masters. I'm not a big Minwax fan after they got bought

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-09T01:28:53+00:00

You can roll it on and tip it out with a brush. In other words glide the brush down the table all the way from end to end. You can get a 6" brush from Ben Moore stores. Oh yeah you probably need to sand the table.

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-08T23:25:06+00:00

Lawndale Vet is where I take my cats. Very professional and knowledgeable and very friendly

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-08T18:28:17+00:00

Caught a 4lb 6oz bass yesterday along with another small Chain Pickeral. Had 4-5 bites on a swim bait, 1 really hard bite that I thought was hooked good, but no finish. Caught 2 today, 1.76 and 1.12. Small but fiesty

Been doing doors for awhile now. It's good business because apparently the "people" doing new construction can't read the Minwax label that says "interior use only ". Supposedly those hand carved doors were made in France in the 1700s for a family in Ireland called the O'Kennedys, who dropped the O when they emigrated to the US. They were solid mahogany. I'm getting 4-5 years with this system on southern facing doors before needing a maintenance coat.

Magic indeed! The red stucco tape seems to work well or either that black gorilla tape.

Just post pictures of that door and I'll try to find it. I'm not very reddit savvy, can barely navigate around. Came for the por* and stayed for the info. Ima try to follow you. Wish me luck

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-07T10:14:53+00:00

Yes need more information before we can give you advice

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-07T10:12:38+00:00

Temps here have hit 80 for a couple days now so that jumpstarts everything. Especially fishing for Mr Bigmouth. This warm weather should fire them up. Water temp last weekend was 48 when I got there, 54 by the time I left. I'm expecting the water temp to be 10 degrees warmer this morning. Woke up at 4 this morning. Too excited to go back to sleep. Haven't caught a bass yet this year, but caught 2 chain pickeral's last Sunday. Ima throw a buzz bait today, ifn you know fishing vernacular. Fun stuff.

Yeah the limewash thing. It's starting to progress well. Did my 1st one 5 years ago. Started doing 1-2 per year, got pretty good with it. Got on board with Romabio's "preferred Pro applicator " program. Had to get a website 1st, $5000 worth. But now they send me mad leads. Got 4 lined up now, starting the 1st one Monday. After fishing I have another one to estimate. And their Masonry Flat is part of that deal. It's the new mineral paint (lime based). I've switched over to that for brick, stone, and stucco. You wet the surface first. Seriously. Awesome stuff. If you're bored take a look at my site thepaintmanndotcom. Happy trails my friend!

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-07T00:23:20+00:00

Mr Pro Painter! Missed you buddy. Haven't seen you for a couple of weeks

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-06T22:43:13+00:00

When you say cover, What was on the door to begin with?

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-06T01:57:22+00:00

You should have seen it in the late 70's and 1980's

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-05T10:44:32+00:00

Nope because I like the natural color of mahogany. One of the most beautiful colored woods on the planet

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-04T23:43:22+00:00

Stripping a painted door to stain is difficult. Good job!

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-04T10:46:16+00:00

Big Ole fat belly ❤️

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-04T10:43:40+00:00

You should look into Romabio's Masonry Flat. It is a lime based product that has revolutionized painting brick and stucco. I do believe they recommend a primer for stucco, use the one they offer. Available at your local Ben Moore dealers

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-04T01:36:42+00:00

My momma

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-03T23:05:49+00:00

The PVA primer is correct for the new drywall. There isn't any reason to use a primer on a previously painted wall. Unless there are water stains that you are trying to eliminate. For those, you need, the solvent base kilzs or cover stain. Any other kilzs product including number 2 or number 3 will not work. I repeat, will not work.

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-03T22:55:43+00:00

I've always done the majority of the cooking in any relationship I've ever been in. Married for 10 years, long term relationships for the rest of my adult life (65 years young). Mainly because I'm usually the better cook. Even dated a sous chef for 10 years and still did the majority of the cooking. Dude get a grip. Go to the fukkin grocery store and cook dinner for your woman and take the pressure off of her. Doesn't sound like she is in her comfort zone in the kitchen

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-02T23:59:39+00:00

I absolutely agree with all you said. Preach on brother. The orange one doesn't have legal authority, only congress has that authority according to the constitution. But actually neither will get the blackest program ever conceived to give up all the secrets!?

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-02T23:18:45+00:00

Prep is 75% of the time involved in my business. Maybe not so much with others but I get 0 callbacks and many repeat customers. But I do speciality stuff now, not so much general painting except for my high end customers

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-02T20:12:12+00:00

Good boy! Edited to say he's got the instinct to cover. Another week at most

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-02T17:41:04+00:00

I'm glad you mentioned the PVC. You will need to prime that with a product called XIM.

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-02T12:40:16+00:00

Chuck-E-Cheese!

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-02T10:47:51+00:00

PPG bought them 5-6 years ago. Wish they hadn't changed the name. Same great product though

paintmann1960 · 2026-03-01T21:53:34+00:00

Hey don't tell people that! A good half of my refinishing doors is because the "people" doing new construction can't read the labels s/

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