First Time Using Graco™ Airless Paint Sprayer | Part 1 - Detailed Set Up For Beginners

DIY Series | We try out a Graco™ Magnum X5 airless paint sprayer for the first time | Part 1 - Set Up

Disclaimer: We are amateur DIYers. Please do not blindly follow any of our advice or suggestions.

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Graco™ True Airless
Valspar™ Paint

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[GettinBelizy]

Please be prepared - this is an overly detailed, slow-paced, and slightly boring overview of first time users muddling through a slightly complex setup/use/clean-up process. Although, by no means an entertainment video, it may come in handy for anyone overwhelmed with the 'beginner' aspects of this airless paint sprayer. Enjoy!

[robertbaker]

I was determined not to spend $1700 to have my basement walls painted by a professional, so I bought the Graco Magnum Painter Plus. Your video, (part 1-start-up), was MOST helpful. I followed your demonstration step by step and was up and running in no time. It took my wife and me two days to mask everything, (we're in our late 70"s), fifteen minutes to perform the start-up, and only three hours to paint the walls. We are extremely happy with our finished product. If you have a big painting project and dread the thought of using a roller and spending days on a ladder I highly recommend the Graco Magnum Painter Plus and watching your videos. Trust me, you'll be happy with the easy results. Your videos are a must watch. Thank you for giving me the confidence to take on something new and making life easier. Great videos!! (By the way, my total cost for the Graco paint sprayer, masking material, and paint was less than $500). Paint

[klkristine]

Exactly what I was looking for. Out of the box it felt overwhelming. I appreciated the detail and the speed of instruction. Also edited well. I looked at a couple others but for a complete airless sprayer beginner like me this was the one. Totally worth it!

[barryoneill]

I’m a pro painter, used those magnums for years, Excellent sprayers, well worth the money.

[sampenajr]

This video helped me make my choice to buy this sprayer. Looking forward to my basement project. Presentation gets high #1 grade! Thank you!

[MrPhins]

I just purchased this. Thanks for the detailed guide. You've convinced me to return the unit when it arrives and stick with the roller.

[JulioCSolar]

You stated that you are not an advanced user, but let me tell you this: your video is a lot better than the one found on their website. Good job. Thanks for sharing.

[renostubbs]

If a baby was to watch this video a few times it would be able to use the tool...excellent instructions my brother...that was good presentation of how to

[dawnkaye]

Thanks so much for this! You broke it down like it was for a child! I needed that!

[garethdavies]

i just brought wagner 350r i brought for work on the side with in a month it payed for its self ...the key it 90% prep and 10% spraying the lines are so clean and crisp ... best thing i ever brought 👍

[edmundiholden]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. This made me feel much more comfortable with the prospect of using this paint sprayer!

[LADY]

I just ordered one of these and this video is the bomb! Thanks for this! I am confident I can use this and get my projects done easily 😊

[rondadavis]

Although I’m a jack of all trades master of none it’s hard for me to do something like this for the first time. Thank you very much for this video it’s very helpful. Thanks again from Canyon Lake, Texas

[jimih]

Of all the tutorials I've seen you guys are the very best! Bravo and thank you!

[jlbradders]

I've just bought a Qtech 190....and was hoping to find a detailed video like this for that. As it is incredibly daunting.
The theory is of course very similar so i very much appreciated this video. Many thanks

[JacanaProductions]

Good video. My only 2c to add would be to use a paint strainer and strain your paint before using the sprayer. Especially with older paint. Also as noted with using an airless sprayer - you can finish a room in 10 mins but moving the furniture and covering up everything can take hours!

[bennywilks]

Thanks for posting this video. I totally agree with you on the two places aahe instructions that Graco should've included instructions in the 'next step' in the previous step. Nice job with the video. I have little patience with 99% of those posted with too much irrelevant information. Yours was spot-on.

[billmthacker]

Thank you for this video. A friend of mine who is a professional painter told me to get the Grayco sprayer. Wagners are a one done deal and they suck. This video is what I needed to get started my new sprayer. I have to paint the house and deck before Winter and then I have to spray a few rooms in the house and roll the high walls. I need something that I can use year after year. Great instructions !!

[SONICBOOM]

Just bought this and thank you for convincing me to take this back. More than I want to get jnto. Thanks!

[stevewinters]

great video! it was very long to cover the basics; but, it was so engaging that I didn't fast forward and didn't realize that 15 minutes had passed until it ended and I looked up at the clock. The narrator reminded me of a Mr. Rogers for adults (that's meant as a compliment!)