Saw this Paint Spray System from Aldi special buys.
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-19-…
Is it worth to get one to do home projects?
I need to re-paint 2 bedrooms apartment and add some feature walls.
Is this kind of spray easy to clean and use? I haven't done any painting project at all
Thanks… after watching Better Home & Garden tonight, looks like using brush and rollers are not that hard. Might give it a try.
Thanks
No problem. You will get the hang of it pretty fast. Take your time with plenty of coffee breaks to keep up your energy! :P
I'd suggest using a thick nap sheepskin roller cover (I.E: Selleys 23I think MM nap), though I think mostly they're 230 MM, also get yourself a good quality deep valley tray and some good quality brushes and lastly get a Rota Cota roller cleaner (those things are bloody great!)
Cut in first, then use the roller.
You'll find that for ceilings and walls the thicker nap roller is going to much easier to use because you can load it up to billio and you'll also likely get a better finish because you want feel that you have to push the paint around as much as you would with a thinner nap.
Before you use either your brushes or roller wet them and then spin the roller dry (as much as possible) and it will help to keep the paint from all stopping up in the stock of brush and buggering them. If it's water based paint these tips will help. The water on the roller will also help to stop as much of the fluff from the new roller from transferring onto your walls.
Also get yourself a good quality roller pole and a good quality roller blade/frame. A springy roller blade is a PITA and a good quality pole will allow you to not feel like your losing control of your application.
Wow.. you seems to know what you're talking about…
Thanks a lot for the tips.
By the way for water based paint, can I wash my brush and just throw away the dirty water into the drain? Or is there a specific way to clean up after painting?
Sorry completely noob here.
No worries, glad to help. I've done a few jobs here and there.
One other tip I have is when you wash out your brushes and roller covers use warm water and dishwasher detergent (don't need heaps just a bit) and also use a brush comb for your brushes. I know plenty of people who think they're a waste but they are very handy for keeping the bristles in good form and straight, which is important for cutting in and your finish. The warm water will really help to clean out the paint.
If you can, don't wash it straight down the drain, if possible try and put it on some grass or dirt in the garden (it prob won't hurt any plants but you never know). Yeah, if you've got no other options then you can flush it down the drain but it's not ideal.
Good luck with your job and if you can take your time. Get all of your materials ready before you start.
Get a bucket of warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth for spills and slips.
Use a soup ladle for getting paint to your tray. Use a small pot for your brush. Also make sure you wipe the rim of the paint can when you're done so that you get a nice seal and your paint doesn't dry out.
Fantastic advice… thanks mate
Wonder if anyone ended up buying the Aldi Sprayer. What was the result like?
I use both sprayers and rollers when painting houses depending on the job. For such small jobs as you describe I'd recommend using a roller and paint brushes to cut in.