APPLICATION METHODS
Always hold the gun perpendicular to the work surface and at an even12 to 14 in. (300±356 mm) from the surface you are spraying. See Fig 9.
Begin moving the gun in a horizontal direction at a steady rate. Start the spray stroke off the target surface and pull the trigger as the gun is moving. Then, while the gun is still moving, and as you approach the other edge of the work surface, release the trigger. This method avoids excess paint buildup at the end of each stroke.
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Move the gun at a speed that provides a full, wet coating to be applied without runs or sags. Lap each stroke 50% over the previous stroke to produce a uniform paint thick- ness. Spray in a uniform pattern alternately from right to left and then left to right to get a professional finish. See Fig 10.
Fig 10
The best way to control the rate of coverage is with the gun tip size. A small tip orifice applies less paint. A larger tip orifice applies more paint. The width of the pattern de- pends on the fan pattern of the tip you choose.
Do not try to increase coverage by increasing the fluid pressure! Using the lowest pressure necessary to get the desired paint atomization will help prolong the life of your sprayer and minimize paint lost by overspray.
For interior corners, aim the gun toward the center of the corner to be sprayed. By dividing the spray pattern this way, the edges on both sides are sprayed evenly. See Fig 11.
Fig 11
If there is a wind, angle the spray pattern into the wind to minimize drifting. Paint from the ground to the roof.
Shrubs. Tie back shrubs with rope and stakes. Cover them with a canvas dropcloth as the painter approaches the area. Remove the dropcloth as soon as the area is painted to prevent damage to the shrubs.
Concrete walks. If the walkways will be walked on, cover them with a canvas dropcloth to avoid slipping. Otherwise a plastic dropcloth can be used.
Electrical outlets and lamps. Protect electrical outlets with masking tape. Cover lamps with plastic bags secured with masking tape.
Nearby objects. Move portable upwind of the surface to be sprayed. If there is a nearby home, make a protective barrier by hanging plastic between two long poles.