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First Time Using Graco™ Airless Paint Sprayer | Part 1 - Detailed Set Up For Beginners
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- DIY Series | We try out a Graco™ Magnum X5 airless paint sprayer for the first time | Part 1 - Set Up
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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!
I'm fairly new to paint sprayers myself. My stepfather is a professional painter and he loves the Graco brand. I plan to start me a small farm soon. I will be making furniture and other things as a way to generate a side income on the farm. I was looking at this prayer along with brushes & rollers for when the project requires a coat of paint. I like your video as it was very helpful.
Thanks, Jamie. Good luck with the farm and all the fun projects that come with it!
Thanks for the reply and good wishes.
Gday mate, should I buy this airless sprayer or the wagner 350 pro? I'm a builder and would like to use it in my projects. Cheers
I have no experience with the Wagner 350 so I won't be able to advise you on that one. But, seeing that you're a builder, I would suggest you consider the Graco X7 instead of the X5. For around $100 more, you get a little more power (can run longer hoses) and a handy stand.
Maybe others on here have used the Wagner and could pipe up on this?
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 on.......
Thanks Robert! Lending any help we could to first timers is exactly why we made the videos. Glad you made the right painting decision for you!
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!
So glad it was helpful! Happy spraying!
Great job thanks we used ours about a yr ago but now needed to remember how to set up and use it again and this was a great walk through ! Thanks for a very helpful clean walk through
You are very welcome! Happy spraying!
Thank you for this video. I'm getting ready to buy one to do the porch on our house and your detailed instructions were very helpful for a newb like me.
Great to hear! The sprayer will be great for porch painting. Happy spraying!
I’m a pro painter, used those magnums for years, Excellent sprayers, well worth the money.
Plain and simple - Junk !
@@t-dub74 Nope. Perfect sprayer for a homeowner who doesn’t paint very often.
@@leer.9641 Been in this biz 40 years, I buy em. Then toss em much cheaper
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!)
You are right - long and slow - you're literally watching us figure it out for the first time! And, yes, I can see a comparison to Mike's speaking style as you described. :-)
One of the most throughly explained video I’ve come across. You explained this perfectly for a beginner to understand, that’s a skill. Thank you sir.
Thank you! Happy spraying!
Very well done thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍🇦🇺
If you are using two or more gallons of paint, "box" them (or mix) all into a 5 gallon bucket. This I'll ensure an even blend between all gallons of paint. If you have 3/4 gallon of the OG color, your color match will be slightly different. It's a different batch #, but same color. (Important to know when painting 400 units.) Always mix all your paint together. Do not cut out of a separate gallon, like the old color, then spray with the new. It will flash, or "picture frame". If it is a new color, there is less chance of flashing, but again, mix 2 or more gallons into a 5 gallon bucket. Boxing into a 5 gallon bucket saves time in the long run, obviously. If the job you are doing he's only going to take a gallon or less then, used to 1 gallon to feed from. Always remember though, the pump holds a small amount of paint and the hose holds a certain amount of paint, depending on the length. This could be up to 1 quart. Factor that in with jobs estimated for a gallon, you may get cut short, in some cases. Just some things to think about, people. Great video for newbs and the DIY types.
After fumbling around with this unit for a bit, we agree with all these helpful tips! Thanks!
Very well done 👍🏻
If you’re a Dad I’m sure you’re a great Dad and patience probably comes natural to you .
wonderful - this is *exactly* the slow and detailed approach I was looking for!
Glad it helped! Happy spraying!
Excellent tutorial! I'm borrowing this tool from family so I wanted to use it correctly and efficiently! Thanks for a great video breaking down the steps for a first time user!
Glad it was helpful!
Ty so much, had to paint a big front porch and deck, this thoroughly helped me out, was not boring at all, was done at perfect speed to help us beginners out, Ty,Ty, Ty, God Bless you and yours.
Wow Michael, thank you! That means a LOT! Happy porch, deck and future spraying!
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
That's so good to hear! Happy spraying!
Video gives me hope. I have my sprayer on my dining table as I walk thru it with you!!! After a bad accident, rolling and trim just aren't my 'thing' much lately! Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching! Good luck!
Alex Kielhurn how is it working out for you?
Ive had this machine for 7 or 8 years and love it. Works great.
Glad to hear it lasts!
Can you use this for the entire home? Painting doors, windows, walls, ceilings?
Thanks for the video! Bought a sprayer today was able to figure out the instructions but wanted some reassurance. Thanks again!
Glad it helped! Happy spraying!
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.
Why
Lol I just purchased one also but the last thing I want to do is return it!! 😂😂
Thanks for the very detailed video for the beginner (me) who is thinking about getting an airless paint sprayer. I did not think it was just "plug and play" and you assured me I do NOT want to go this route! :-) May take me a little longer, but I intend to stay with the brush and roller routine! Have a nice day!
Roger, it's good to know what you're getting into, isn't it? Going the sprayer route is good for certain projects and not for others. We really weighed the prospect heavily before buying as well. Glad the review helped in your decision!
I just bought one. This video helped alot. Now I can get right to work. Thank you!
Glad you took the time to watch the set up process. Thanks! Happy straying!
You did a terrific job explaining this. Great for people who have never done anything like this before. Thankyou. Now it's time to go give it a try.
Glad it helped! Happy spraying!
Thank you so much for creating this video. It was very helpful for getting started with the X5. 👍
So glad it helped! Happy spraying!
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!
Good suggestion!
I have purchased one of these seems there couldn't been a easier way to design the purge setup thank you for the help
Thanks so much for talking the time to make the video. It’s so helpful!
Great! Thanks!
Very nice video. Thanks for your effort. I just got this sprayer for the deck and your instructional video is detailed and helpful.
Thanks! Good luck with the deck!
Did you use this tool with a stain/sealer? And how did it perform? Thanks
We did not try a stain, polyurethane or any oil based paint with this machine. We did use a polycrylic (water based) lacquer on kitchen cabinet doors. It was fairly thick for a clear coat and worked fine.
Just bought this and thank you for convincing me to take this back. More than I want to get jnto. Thanks!
Excellent tutorial!! Thanks; very well done. I appreciate you doing it by consistently following the Quick guide.
Glad it helped! Happy spraying!
Thanks for taking the time to do this. This made me feel much more comfortable with the prospect of using this paint sprayer!
Glad it helped!
This is the 2nd time I’ve watched your video, excellent tutorial. My first attempt is outdoors on my wooden fence, enjoying some beautiful weather & expect to give it a go in the next day or two. Great job, thanks. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Glad it helped! Happy spraying!
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 !!
Thanks Bill! Happy spraying!
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 😊
Awesome to hear! Happy spraying!
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
You sell yourself short, this video was not boring, it was well done, very thorough and very helpful. Great job, Thank you for taking the time to do it!
thanx, this exactly the slow and detailed video I was looking for.
So glad it helped! Happy spraying!
AWESOME JOB! Thanks for the class.
Thanks for watching!
What a great video, Thank you very very much ,was so helpful.
Glad it helped! Happy spraying!
Just picked one of these up. Thanks so much for the excellent tutorial. Verry helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
thank you! This was a great Beginner's guide!
Thank YOU!
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.
So glad! Happy spraying!
Love the depth. Not too bad on the edits and really actually precise on most of your points. Keep going with your youtube channel man i believe in you achieving more.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for this! You broke it down like it was for a child! I needed that!
Glad it was helpful! Happy spraying!
I just got the sprayer finished the house about 1800 ft.² works great super light sprayer for $328 can’t beat it
Agreed. Good little sprayer for the money.
Just got me
One and I’m excited thank u for the review aloha
Happy spraying!
THE PERFECT TUTORIAL... Just right for me. You should call it Graco for Dummies! Thanks from Arkansas. On to Part 2.
That's awesome! Thanks!
This is great because it has a step to step guide and you put in so much detail
Thanks!
Thanks!
I'm from Belize and I paint also,nice informative video.
Where in Belize? Nice to meet you!
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 👍
So true! Proper prep work is absolutely necessary and makes the overall job time savings well worth it. Happy spraying!
This video helped me make my choice to buy this sprayer. Looking forward to my basement project. Presentation gets high #1 grade! Thank you!
Of all the tutorials I've seen you guys are the very best! Bravo and thank you!
Awesome, thanks!
Very helpful. Great Explanation. Thanks A Lot.
Glad it helped! Happy spraying!
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.
Appreciate that! Happy spraying!
You were very thorough and didn't miss a step which was good. And, well done referencing the guide. Just be careful out there. They call it a spray GUN for a reason.
Your wife did an amazing job! Mine would not be able to do this without correcting me over and over again.
I'm sure she was tempted :-)
Great instructional video.Thanks and hope your move to Belize met your expectations.
Thanks! And, our move to Belize *is currently* not exactly meeting any of our expectations ;-P
Gettin' Belizy Understand. Looking forward to more of your awesome and extremely helpful videos. Cheers!
Alway recommend RAC X tips, good slow paced video for beginners. Good paint job is all about the prep. Thanks for taking time to product a video.
Awesome!
Helpful, thanks
This is the perfect video for me. Thank your.
So glad it helped! Happy spraying!
Just got this new toy myself! Can't wait to learn to master it! Thank you for this tutorial and I really like the personality of the guy in this video. Very calm, collected and easy to listen to. Except that he was a bit quiet to hear sometimes
Thanks and good luck! (Yes, he was quiet - will definitely be mic'ed up next time :-)
Thumbs up
Thank you. DIY ers are awesome.
While it's slow it was helpful to watch someone else go through the painful process of learning how to operate it. :) I bought the same model sprayer and used it for the first time today. I can see that I might've skipped step 6, because when I started spraying (primer) my garage door, for several seconds it sprayed a lot of water with the paint. I thought something was wrong, and it probably was me. After priming the sprayer I didn't go through the step of spraying into the waste bucket until only paint was coming out. And in a gallon bucket it probably went down almost 2 inches so I wasted a lot of primer, but had enough to do the whole door with a little less than a quart remaining. But it did a really nice job. I don't know how differently a commercial rig would be to set up, but to me the priming and having to have essentially 2 extra buckets, besides the paint can is too long of a process. And cleanup took a long time. I used my garden hose to purge out the paint. Another thing I should've paid attention to was how to recapture paint remaining in the hose. I ended up flushing all of that out with the water so I wasted more paint. But it's the first time I have used a spray rig other that a small one for shooting lacquer to paint guitars. Oh well, live and learn. Another thing about watching someone else do it is to see if they (you) experience so of the same things that I did, such as the motor pulsing on and off through the spray process. I think that's a little odd and might wear out the motor quicker than one that stays on, but I don't know if that's typical of "airless" sprayers. Suffice it to say, I need to re-read the instructions for awhile until I get the process down. I expected it to be simpler, like it is with my sprayer that runs off of my compressor. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I learned from it! One more thing to this already long thesis. I wish there was a way to change the width of the spray pattern without having to change tips. On my lacquer gun there's a knob on it that I turn either way to increase or decrease the size of the pattern. I can also adjust the amount of paint coming out to get a dryer or wetter coverage, and also adjust the amount of air being pushed out. On the Graco I know you can change the pressure but I haven't found a way to change the size of the pattern without changing tips. If it's capable of changing the pattern, other than horizontal or vertical, please let me know.
Thanks for the in-depth review and telling us about your personal experience as well. It helps to hear what others have gone thru! If you're anything like us, you'll find more projects to use the sprayer on in the future - projects you may not have thought of using the sprayer on otherwise. Happy spraying!
Thank you for the video. Helped alot!
Very happy to hear that! Happy spraying!
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
Haha ... that's awesome. Maybe we should change the video title to "Graco Sprayers for Babies" :-)
@@GettinBelizy it was an awesome job my friend, thanks again.
Thank you , very helpful
I just bought this sprayer to paint the exterior of my house. The directions say to go back over it with a roller after you spray. Is that really necessary? I would think the sprayer would leave a more even and smooth spread. Thanks for the setup demo. Can't wait to use mine for the first time
We've heard the same but haven't seen a need to back roll anything yet. After talking to a number of pros on the topic, it sounds like the back rolling is only really needed on very rough surfaces such as non-sanded fence. The sprayer alone has worked great on smooth surfaces as long as you watch your spray nozzle distances and angle. Happy spraying!
I just bought the graco x5. Your video is very helpful. I'm planning on repainting my kitchen cabinets. Any tips prior to doing so?
Yes, tons! We just did our kitchen cabinets with this unit - sorry the video isn't up yet. Primary tip - use premium paint. I'll post the exact Sherwin Williams paint we used below.
Thanks for this video. I just got this on Saturday. I read the instructions and I don’t understand them. It seems way too complex. They say it’s easy but to me it ain’t. I have to see it done to understand it.
Us too! Glad the video helped!
By far best video out here. I just got one and this was more informative then what it came with
Awesome! Thanks!
The spray orientation to the tip housing/guard is perpendicular to the "V" shape of the guard.
Yeah he got that wrong
Did we get that wrong?!?! Oops! We weren't kidding about being newbies.
This is a great sprayers for larger jobs only.
He literally had his whole housed masked off.
Very useful thank you!
Glad to hear that! Happy spraying!
I a newbie in this, I prefer to watch curios on how to then read the instructions 😂. But I thank you so much for this easy understanding video. It helped me to setup my sprayer machine. Thanks
Glad it helped! Happy spraying!
Thank you for the video. out curiosity if the paint comes with primer i won’t need the primer bucket correct ?
Please don't confuse paint primer with 'priming the machine'. When we talk about 'priming' on this video, it's about starting the suction of the sprayer correctly - which is called 'priming'. It's just part of the process of using the sprayer no matter what paint you use. You actually do NOT want to use paint with paint primer in it because it is too thick. This sprayer only works well with thinner paints. I hope that made sense! Happy spraying!
Good job, thank you
when youre doing the purge with the paint can't you do it for 30 seconds or so but just redirect the "waste" tube back into the paint can?
Yes! Great way to save as much paint as possible.
Thanks for this! Bought a refurb of this model and it did not come with the quick guide. What did you do with all of the waste paint/water?
Shout out to this couple for getting this video done.!! Together!!🤣🤣
Helpful video..ty
Thank you for the tips hopefully this all works out😎🤘🏻👌✊
Good luck!
Boy, what a convoluted startup process... but I just bought one for doing my doors. There is simply no way I'm messing around rolling 20 some doors / closet doors in the house. I hope it ends up working well and then I have a very nice tool when it comes to intimidating paint jobs.
We used the sprayer on two different cabinet projects and spraying doors is the only way to go. It paid for itself there alone. Happy spraying!
thanks, was helpful
Good!
Thank you for you time 😃
Did you filter paint before beginning? Good idea to filter beforehand if using not new paint? Good videos. Thanks.
It was new paint, so no filtering. But we did thin some paint that contained primer before we sprayed it. Found out that is critical! Thanks!
I bought one of those (Graco Magnum X5). Within the first hour of use, the power switch failed. I replaced the switch. While I had the cover off, I noticed that a wire that connects to a control module is poorly installed. There are two very small, flat tabs that the plug connects to. The plug has push clips that hold the plug in place, but there is no plastic part for the clips to clip to. I cut the plug off and soldered the wires in place so the wire wouldn't vibrate off. The main housing moves a little bit, so when I push the prime button, I have to hold the housing in place so that the housing does not interfere with the button.
While painting, the sprayer would quit working several times. (Yes, I strained the paint.) Being brand new to paint sprayers, I didn't know if the tip was clogged, something else clogged, or what (It definitely was not sucking air.), so I kept starting over with it from the beginning. During the first couple of days, I spent MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more time trying to get the dang thing to work than I did painting. After the first couple of days, I got to where I could solve its problems more quickly, so that painting with the sprayer finally became time-efficient.
You can find recommended sprayer PSI on some paint products, but this sprayer does not have PSI calibration on the dial.
Overall, I highly recommend using a sprayer (I don't think I'd recommend this particular model, though.), but you shouldn't expect it to be as easy as sticking the tube in a paint bucket & start spraying.
That sounds horrible! Apparently, quality control on that unit was completely nonexistence.
Thanks for showing my kids just got a repo cabin exterior painted orange 🤮 since it’s a shell I figure with all the painting we will have to do getting one of these will make that project a little easier
A cabin makeover? How fun! This is a great option for any 'paint from scratch' projects. It's less ideal for middle projects like the one here ... Happy spraying!
@@GettinBelizy well it’s a bit more than that as only the inside framing was done before we looked at it I warned the kids to look past ugly filthy and gross as we were looking to make sure it was structurally sound so with that in mind only 3 things wrong 1 sheet of the outside siding needed replaced and one framed interior bedroom wall needed studs replaced as prior owner in anger cut the studs in half and when removing building they clipped a branch with roof. They are fixing roof this cabin brand new sells for 38k kids getting for 20k the move fee 300.00 to put on their half acre they own free and clear as that was a tax seize but at 500.00 so finishing out home will be a project but we can get it done as they save to pay cash ..one step at a time they are 18 and 20 and will have Home free and clear in 5 years with enough land to do another if they so choose
Still sounds fun! Good luck!
Interested in purchasing a sprayer, would you recommend this version for multiple rooms exterior and interior on a small to average side house.
Planning to use it for walls and ceiling on the interior and exterior walls and trim.
Yes, I think that's the perfect use for this machine.
I just bought one literally 1nour ago . And. great review
Happy spraying!
You guys are awesome..
Did ya ever move and what about work?
FINALLY in the process of the actual move! Check out the "Moving to Belize" playlist. Shooting for September 1 as the final move date. *fingers crossed*
Awesome video showed exactly how much time i wouldve waisted . Returning this junk back to the store and getting thr wagner control pro. Fast and easy
Curious how the Wagner does for you. Let us know!
This is the first video I have seen that looks like my efforts my first time I used this sprayer. My only question I have not seen an answer to is what to do when you empty the first pail and the sprayer stopped in my case. Do you just move to the next pail of paint with the two tubes or do you have to start somewhere a few steps back to prime the pump?
It's my understanding you can go straight to your second bucket of paint if you lose prime.
Thank you very much 🙏
I'm curious how you got the superscript into your title. I have never seen that before. Cheers.
It's just a keystroke command. For example: For the Trademark symbol (TM) Hold the Alt key down and type 0153. Just search the superscript you want and google will tell you how.
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Just used mine for the 1st time sprayed 1911 sq ft in 7 hrs 1 coat primer 1 coat paint
7 hours?? With sprayer should be faster😂😂😂😂
What size nozzle would y'all recommend for the outside of a brick duplex?
515 is a good 'middle of the road' nozzle. But, check the paint label. It should have a recommended nozzle size for the specific paint. Happy spraying!
Mine does not have a purge button 🤔 will it just purge if the lever is up??
Spraying walls takes longer than rolling walls. We use an 18 inch roller cover. By the time the Graco sprayer covers one 12 inch strip, an 18 inch roller would have covered about one 54 inch strip. Spraying ceilings, crown, trim and base is the real way to use a sprayer
I find that a brush is the best way to paint trim. By the time you tape the entire room up just to spray the trim, you'd have finished brushing and had lunch. You can get a very smooth finish with BM Advance and a good brush with good technique. Trim makes it easy because you're always moving the brush the same direction.
Hope this isn't a dumb question but can I run stain with this unit? I already own; I just haven't used it yet.
My understanding is that, yes, you can use a sprayer to apply wood stain. HOWEVER, you might not want to. 1) Stain is so thin that, even at the lowest pressure setting, you'll likely have too much coming out of the gun and will be fighting tons of drips and pooling. 2) You'd have to use mineral spirits to clean the sprayer - for a good clean, that's a lot of mineral spirits. 3) The aerosols (of which there are already plenty with oil based materials) will be exacerbated with a sprayer. You'd want a good heavy duty mask with good filters and a well ventilated room. Good luck!
@@GettinBelizy thanks for info might just stick to my gun and compressor
How much wall were you able to get out of the 5 gallon bucket? Does it suck it up FAST or did you find it covered quite well?
5 gallons goes a long way. If we had used a 5 gallon on this room, it would have covered all the walls (and there are a lot here). As newbies, we went the not-so-smart route and used 1 gallon pails which wastes a lot more paint.
If painting exterior, apply paint in an even coat then brush paint in. helps fill cracks, holes etc.
I've heard this elsewhere! Good tip!