Spray Techniques

Spray Techniques

Nozzle Selection

IMPORTANT

Keep pump and hose clean when switching between simulated acoustic, knockdown and orange peel applications. A dirty pump can release particles of texture into the finish.

Nozzle Selection

Application

Nozzle Orifice2

Nozzle No.

Air Volume1

 

 

 

 

Fog

1/8 in.

3

high

 

 

 

 

 

3/16 in. (fine)

4

 

 

 

 

 

Simulated Acoustic

1/4 in. (fine to med)

6

medium to high

 

 

 

5/16 in. (coarse)

8

 

 

 

 

 

Orange Peel

1/8 to 3/16 in.

3-4

medium to high

 

 

 

 

Splatter Coat

1/4 to 5/16 in.

6-8

low - medium

 

 

 

 

Knock-down

5/16 in.

8

low

 

 

 

 

1Control air volume with gun air flow valve (31).

2For more material volume, try a larger-orifice tip.

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