December 19, 2009

All I want for Christmas is ….

…a paint spray gun!!!

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Yep – not jewellery, not perfume, not vacations – and just for Kelly at Design Ties – not a hippopotamus  (check her post to see what I mean :) ).

When we were visiting with my sister-in-law in NB this past summer, she was all over the paint gun.  She has some very NICE pieces of furniture that have been re-finished with a paint gun, not to mention all of her interior doors, trim and some cabinets. 

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Now, I’ve got several projects on my to do list (including my latest secret furniture project) that could be tackled much faster if I were to use a spray gun rather than a roller of brush.   After the dining room table project, I wasn’t too happy with the finished product.  Although I love the colour and the fact that I’m no longer serving dinner on an eyesore, it would look so much better if it was an even smooth finish.  The more I think about getting a paint spray gun, the more projects are added to the list!

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So when Santa asked me “What would you like for Christmas?”, I quickly responded “A paint spray gun”.  Of course, the next question was “Which one?”.  Yikes – WHICH ONE?

A couple of hours Googling Paint Spray Guns and I’ve come up with the top two High Volume Low Pressure guns …

  • Wagner Fine Spray 2400 HVLP
  • Campbell Hausfeld HV1120 HVLP Kit

Both are supposed to be easy to use, under $100 and are well suited for painting decorative finishes, trim, furniture, cabinets and crafts.  Perfect … right up my alley.

I also tried to check out fellow bloggers who use spray guns and was cautioned by John & Sherry at Young House Love to get ALOT of practice before working on a big project as you have to get used to using it and could end up with blotchy or drippy coverage.  Hmmm – guess what I’ll be doing over the holidays ???

Sooo … have any of you used a paint spray gun?  I would love to hear your recommendations?

4 comments:

  1. I wish I could have one too - the problem is that I live in a condo and I don't a place where to use it.

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  2. I want one too.......would make painting sooooooooooo much faster (I might even finish a project or two!!)

    Check out inthefunlane.com for some more info, Holly uses a gun to do all her furniture.

    Have a very Merry Christmas.

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  3. Hi Donna,

    I am a self admitted girlie girl but I always ask for tools for Christmas. I hope your Christmas wishes come true.
    Susan

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  4. I love the idea of having one, but I've heard that getting that smooth finish takes a lot of skill. I suppose renting one for a trial might be worth it!

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