Airless paint sprayers are designed to cover large surfaces quickly. The tip size used in the spray gun determines the type of coating possible. Tip and motor size will dictate speed of coverage. For spray painting, always hold the gun perpendicular to the surface when spraying. Move the gun either across or up and down the surface at a steady rate. Move the gun at a consistent speed to conserve material and provide even coverage. Spray alternately from right to left and left to right. Begin movement of the gun (about six inches) before you press the trigger. Release trigger before movement of the gun ceases. This will prevents a sharp cut-off in the spray pattern. Holding the gun closer to the surface deposits more paint on the surface and produces a narrower spray pattern.

Holding the gun further from the surface produces a thinner coat and a wider spray pattern. When spraying horizontally, aim at the bottom edge of the previous stroke to overlap the previous stroke by 50%. At a corner or edge split the center of the spray pattern and spray vertically so that adjoining sections receive even amounts of paint. Work from bottom to top.

Advantages:

1. Cover large surfaces in shortest time required
   
   
2. Faster than brush or roller
   
   
3. Great for home exteriors, barns and fences
   
   
4. Results of works create a fine mist. This results in an uniformity of applied film thickness and therefore improves the quality of finish.