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jerryb

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Having a new interest in deck and fence restoration I was wondering if there were any ideas for an inexpensive spraying system that would serve all around general purposes for someone getting started who is trying to conserve money. I have a 3500 psi 4 gpm machine with wand and chemical injector for cleaning but nothing for applying sealers, etc. I own a 10 gal 125 psi air compressor. Most of the recommendations I have read on this forum are for airless, etc. and looking at minimum of several hundred dollars. I am all spent out at this time and guess a paint brush and roller could serve my purposes, but I would like to be able to speed things up a bit. I used a garden type sprayer on my own cedar fence but still ended up brushing out an uneven spray. If there's no answer to this dilemna, so be it, but if anyone has an idea they could share it would be greatly appreciated.
 
We used to use airless sprayers, mainly graco. But i did get some complaints from neighbors and such about the misty cloud in the air. I finally sold it and went to the pump up sprayers you can get at home depot. they work great and cause no misty cloud. so thats what we use now. Just figured it wasnt worth a lawsuit if some overspray got on a nice new BMW.
 
My brother sealed his driveway using one of those pump ups from the depot, and it turned out nice. The trick is to get the one with the flat fan spray tip, they are made for putting on sealers and laquers. Depot sells the RL Flowmaster for around $20.00.
 
Thanks for the Help

Thanks for the quick response to my question. I went out and bought the RL Flowmaster from HD. I look forward to giving it a test run. I trust it will lessen the overspray problem caused by an airless.
 
Be careful to mask off the area properly first. Cover anything you dont want deck sealer on.

When it comes to cleaners, some are OK to get on plants, but strippers are not. Also, brass kickplates on doors can get messed up from overspray of cleaners also.
 
Maybe I am a little goofy but I was under the impression that no matter what type of sprayer you used, you still had to brush the stain not only to keep it even, but to also "push" the stain into the woods pores so the sprayed stain does not just lay on the surface. I have been using stain pads with good results. Never used a sprayer. Maybe someone could educate me on why a sprayer would work better? Thanks.
 
That all depends on what brand sealer you use. Ready Seal does not need to be backbrushed, therefore saving lots of time.

The benefits of spraying are obvious........speed! Once you get everything properly masked off you can fly. Some decks are not appropriate for spraying. Some I do the rails and spindles by hand then spray the floor.
 
Now from my way of thinking, it is actually slower. But now I know better. I was unaware of ready seal not needing to be back brushed. Now I guess it wasn't obvious! If you have to back brush, you are wasting time, you can just use a pad and do it once without having to go back over it. I am using cuprinol. Can't see needing a temp. gauge for wood. maybe next year though. I have heard a lot of good things about ready seal. So with my product, it would be slower.
 
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Can't see needing a temp. gauge for wood. maybe next year though. I have heard a lot of good things about ready seal.
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It's a moisture meter, not a temp gauge. Costs around $135 and well worth it.
 
Mike, I meant to say moisture meter, I don't know what I was thinking with the temp. gauge thing. Told you I was feeling a little goofy yesterday. I know it is good to have but the season is winding down now so I will probably wait untill next year to get it. If I had the excess chicken now, I would, but I don't.
 
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I will probably wait untill next year to get it. If I had the excess chicken now, I would, but I don't.
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I totally understand that, but if you decide to use ready seal it is something you want to seriously consider. If you seal a deck that is above 12% moisture it could get messed up.
 
Mike, thanks for the tip. I will keep that in mind next season when I start using Sunbrite products exclusively.
 
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