How often do you look up at a ceiling? I guess you mostly notice one when it's in sad shape. That pretty much summed up our basement ceiling. The ugly and dated 60's paneling was falling down all over the place. The space was in shambles. So in our efforts to revamp the basement, we had to consider it. But it is just a basement after all; a playroom not a showroom. So Tom decided to go for an industrial look. This meant stripping out all the remaining paneling, installing LED lights, and painting the ceiling black! Shocking....sort of. I thought it would look awful. To my relief the opposite happened. It looks awesome! Manually painting the ceiling with all those nooks and crannies? That would be time consuming and time is too valuable. So we linked up with HomeRight who sent us their Power-Flo Pro 2800 Airless Paint Sprayer to test out and are thrilled you can win this fabulous product valued at $300! Because this sprayer was made to paint the outside of your residence now! To enter, like the Raise Your Garden Facebook page and share this post or sign up for our newsletter. For two entries, do both. SOMETHING NEW FOR SPRING! YOU CAN EARN ONE ENTRY PER DAY JUST BY SHARING THIS POST! Let us know that you have entered by telling us any project you are currently working on and how you many entries you've earned. Thanks!
Why do you want a paint sprayer?
Paint sprayers can be expensive to rent and because you can use them on both indoor and outdoor projects are a versatile tool to own.
While the Power-Flo Pro 2800 seems to be designed first and foremost to paint the exterior of a house, I'm glad Tom was able to use it in our basement for a job quickly done! It's wonderful not to see any brush strokes in Tom's work, and best of all, no dripping mess to deal with. We can't wait to tackle the exterior of our house with this incredible sprayer. It badly needs to be painted and with baby #3 soon on his way, we can't afford a contractor.
So if you want to get all technical with me, the Power-Flo Pro 2800 allows you to use five gallons of paint in as little as 20 minutes, which is 2,000 square feet in 30 minutes. Need I say more?
We think this video sums up best why you definitely want a paint sprayer this year!
While the Power-Flo Pro 2800 seems to be designed first and foremost to paint the exterior of a house, I'm glad Tom was able to use it in our basement for a job quickly done! It's wonderful not to see any brush strokes in Tom's work, and best of all, no dripping mess to deal with. We can't wait to tackle the exterior of our house with this incredible sprayer. It badly needs to be painted and with baby #3 soon on his way, we can't afford a contractor.
So if you want to get all technical with me, the Power-Flo Pro 2800 allows you to use five gallons of paint in as little as 20 minutes, which is 2,000 square feet in 30 minutes. Need I say more?
We think this video sums up best why you definitely want a paint sprayer this year!
Paint sprayer tips
No one does anything perfect the first time (okay...most of us). Here are a few tips to get you on the right paint spraying path!
- Test your paint sprayer on cardboard first before tackling your actual project. Preferably do this outside for ventilation sake alone. Once you have your technique nailed down, you'll be ready to evenly paint any surface inside or out.
- Don't attempt spray painting the exterior of your home when the air temp is either below 45 degrees or above 75 degrees.
- Never spray paint in direct sunlight! Big no-no. Too much heat dries the paint much too quickly and it won't bond well resulting in disappointing results. But conversely, if the paint dries too slowly then it becomes a bug and dirt magnet. Yucko as my 5-year-old would say.
A few more tips...
- Use drop cloths to protect windows, floors and trim. Don't become unhappy later because you cut corners by not using them! This will NOT save you time.
- Always stir paint well and then strain it to prevent clogs in the tip or at any internal filters. Clogging is the number one complaint about spray painting. It was an issue for us.
- It's always best to go a little too light on the paint than too heavy. I'm sure we've all had experiences where we painted a little too thick and it ended up peeling off. Not good!
- Overlap each pass half the width of the spray coverage area to avoid leaving light areas or creating stripes.
- Keep your eyes peeled for missed spots and a brush handy for quick touch-ups.
- Wear a trendy Tyvek suit like my husband to protect your clothes and skin from all the paint and so the neighbors can laugh at you (just kidding Tom!)
Why HomeRight?
It was just a pleasure to partner with Laura (our contact) from HomeRight. Always pleasant to work with, she got us quick answers to all our questions. We had never used a paint sprayer before and she connected us to associates who could steer us in the right direction. You can order on the HomeRight website, but they also sell their product lines at many of the big box stores that you probably already shop at.
We have tried several of their convenient products by now and have enjoyed using them all!
Best of all, she still answers her phone, even when she her caller ID says it's us! Hehe.
We have tried several of their convenient products by now and have enjoyed using them all!
Best of all, she still answers her phone, even when she her caller ID says it's us! Hehe.
~The Prize~
One Power-Flo Pro 2800 paint sprayer valued at $300!
One Power-Flo Pro 2800 paint sprayer valued at $300!
- To enter, like the Raise Your Garden Facebook page and share this post or sign up for our newsletter. For two entries, do both. Let us know that you have entered by telling us any project you are currently working on and how you many entries your earned.
- SOMETHING NEW FOR SPRING! YOU CAN EARN ONE ENTRY PER DAY JUST BY SHARING THIS POST!
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