Tried to use a paint sprayer for my kitchen cabinets and it went sideways fast

I rented a Graco Magnum X5 last weekend to spray my oak cabinets after watching a bunch of videos. Set up a plastic tent in the garage, thinned the paint like the guide said, and started on the first door. The paint came out all splotchy and started dripping before I could even cover the whole panel. Turns out my garage was way too cold, maybe 50 degrees, and the paint just wouldn't lay right. Had to stop, sand it all back, and now I'm brushing them by hand. Anyone have a good method for spraying in a cold space, or is a brush just the way to go when it's chilly?

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aaron_ellis4212d ago

Sounds like your paint sprayer decided to go for the abstract art look instead. Cold paint is basically syrup, so it's no wonder it went on like a mess. Maybe try a space heater next time, or just embrace the brush life like the rest of us.

phoenix_campbell8812d ago

Been there, done that, ruined a good pair of pants. @aaron_ellis42 is right about the cold paint, it turns into goop. A space heater in the room for an hour before you start makes a world of difference. Warming the paint can itself in a bucket of warm water helps too, just don't get it hot. If the sprayer still spits, your tip might be clogged from the last cold mess.