HOW TO PAINT TRIM WITH AN AIRLESS SPRAYER: THE PREP

In this video, I show you how to mask, prep, then paint base trim with an airless Graco 395 sprayer.

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[steveclark]

I use the same hand masker and spray all of my trim. The time it takes to mask is made up by the quality of the finished product. No brush strokes! A professional is not afraid to use products to up their game and create a quality job !

[iMAGATRON]

I use paper for drywall to slide under the base where I'm able to after I put the paper masking down. Get it as close as possible. Then use drywall seam tape to make up the differance. I use clear caulk to get a sharp line on top of the baseboard. True wherever my crisp line will meet something other than white trim I use clear caulk. But if the trim is white I do a super thin thin bit of caulk on green frog tape. Creates laser sharp lines. Hope that helps.

[keithhampton]

I always paint trim first. Then back mask when painting walls and ceiling. Sharp straight lines every time. I never use blue tape. Never. I always prime trim first. Then paint. Then mask with regular tape. If you prime, your chance of peeling is low to negative . Great tutorial my Man. You know your job.👍

[billjones]

Good tip Spencer, I'm a professional painter myself .
The caulking idea works and completely seals that gap between the base board and the floor.

[claytonpabst]

I do have a question I can't find a clear answer. I am about to spray my basement. Do I do prime -> texture -> paint or do I need to prime again after texture? How well will paint stick to texture mud? I don't want to have to prime twice but I can if needed.

[juantrevino]

Great video, sir. Forget the negative comments and keep what you're doing. I'm a painter myself.

[tyTrades]

Hand masker!! Mind blown. How have I never heard of this! I need

[kennethamend]

I honestly will be applying the technique with the tape. I have no problem using extra tape to get a nice tight fit as I hug the contour of the trim. Thank You!!

[bdennisv]

What is your strategy/approach then you need to to paint entire room - ceiling, crown molding, baseboards doors & door jams and the walls.
Flat on ceiling
Gloss on woodwork
Satin/eggshell on walls
In what order to paint to be most efficient?

[mitchellandking]

Hi Spencer, thanks for making the video. What spray tip would you use? The one I am using just now has quite a big fan space and when I try to do skirtings, I need to tape around 2-3 feet back to avoid overspray on the floor. I think I need a more concentrated tip - if that makes sense? Do you have any good videos.

[phillamoore]

Great video.... The caulk trick works incredibly well in a lot of areas need a clean line, and/or keeping the paint off neighboring trim/floor. But, if using a sprayer, how are you going to keep the over-spray off the walls???

[Jared_Albert]

What tip do you use for interior trim. I used emerald interior latex with a 211 grace tip and had a bunch of clogs

[larryspencer]

I’ve just started spraying what is better to tape up with brown paper or thin plastic.we have corex in the Uk which is black plastic about 3mm thick that see. To be better

[rickytrapanese]

Spraying base boards to me is the best, great all the way around no possible marks just a nice job that you can be proud of

[TheVeganeater]

I'm about to spray the baseboards and will be tucking thin ridged plastic under vs caulking them to the flooring

[debycox]

How would you recommend painting ceiling? Roller or sprayer?

[JuliaLopez-jbsd]

How do you protect tha paint on the wall if you’re doing tha trims?

[rickytrapanese]

I put the tape first hen hand masker so you get a cobble floor protection, then a non skid paint tarp on top of that, great video and good teaching in description of steps very good

[pablohu]

what kind of tape are u using ? i was using the blue one but is more expensive that u have there

[Derrick]

How do you protect pot lights in the ceiling and ceiling fans, while using an airless paint sprayer to paint the ceiling. Is there a unique way of covering the fan and pot lights...Thanks ..Good video by the way.