Brand | HomeRight |
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Color | Multi |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12"W x 13.5"H |
Style | Super Finish Max |
Power Source | Ac/Dc |
Included Components | 1.5 Spray Tip, 4.0 Spray Field, Instruction Guide, Wrench, Nozzle, Super Finish Max, 2.0 Spray Tip, Cleaning Kit |
Model Name | Super Finish Max |
Manufacturer | HomeRight |
Part Number | C800971.A |
Item Weight | 3.3 pounds |
Item model number | C800971.A |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | Super Finish Max |
Pattern | Sprayer |
Voltage | 120 |
Wattage | 450 watts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Cutting Diameter | 3.5 Inches |
Special Features | Low Pressure, High Volume |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Assembled Diameter | 3.5 Inches |
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Brand | HomeRight |
Color | Multi |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12"W x 13.5"H |
About this item
- PAINT SPRAYER FOR COUNTLESS DIY PROJECTS: The HomeRight Super Finish Max paint sprayer offers the ultimate DIYing experience. It’s great for applying a great finish on small to large projects like fences, decks, furniture, cabinets, dressers and more.
- ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS TO SUIT ANY PROJECT: You can adjust the air cap to spray horizontal, vertical, and round. You can also adjust the material flow control knob to quickly increase or decrease the material output
- MORE POWER=SPRAY MORE MATERIALS: Offers 450 watts of powerful spraying experience. It sprays a wide variety of paints and stains such as chalk type paint, milk paint, latex paints, enamels, primers, clear sealer, polyurethane, stain and varnish
- 3 BRASS SPRAY TIPS: Brass spray tips offer superior performance over plastic counterparts. Use the 4.0mm (red) tip for primer/latex paint, 2.0mm (green installed on sprayer) for latex and chalk paint, and 1.5 mm (blue) for stains and sealers.
- U.S. BASED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND 2 YEAR WARRANTY: Please call or chat with our U.S based customer service team for quick and efficient assistance. We’re proud of our products, which is why the Super Finish Max is backed by a 2 year warranty
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HomeRight products offer ease and efficiency for DIYers and homeowners.
Whether you’re upcycling furniture, starting a craft project, or painting your kitchen cabinets, HomeRight offers the sprayers to help make your home...right!
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What Makes Our Products Unique?
HomeRight paint sprayers offer powerful performance and versatility to complete your projects. Our sprayers have a superior design, unlike other cheaply made sprayers which need additional nozzles to operate or offer poor performance.
Where is HomeRight Based?
HomeRight is based in Minnesota, USA and we're always happy to assist customers! Give us a call with questions or to simply chat about your project.
What Projects Can I Spray?
Use our HomeRight paint sprayers to spray a wide variety of projects including furniture, cabinets, trim, doors, crafts and more!
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Taking On Do-It-Yourself Projects
Less Thinning Required
With 450 watts of power, the Super Finish Max Paint Sprayer can handle thicker paints and varnishes which means less thinning is required!
More Versatile
With 6 available spray tips (3 included), you can tackle a wide variety of projects such as furniture and cabinets, but also take on fences and decks which are uses typically outside the capability of an HVLP sprayer.
Larger Capacity
The 39 fluid ounce container enables you to spray larger projects without having to refill as often, saving you time.
- Self contained spraying unit; no compressor required
- Faster than conventional methods
- Easy to clean and maintain
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How it Works
The Super Finish Max uses precision brass spray tips and nozzles, which provide superior performance over their plastic counterparts.
With 450 watts of power, combined with an adjustable air cap, the sprayer atomizes paint into tiny particles. These tiny particles are what is necessary for a fine factory-like finish.
Competitor's units can only spray chunks of paint, which after a couple of coats resembles a rough, paint roller-like finish.
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ASIN | B071X9FZ7R |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,299 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #2 in Power Paint & HVLP Sprayers |
Date First Available | June 14, 2017 |
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The new Super Finish Max does it all. From furniture and cabinets to fences and walls, this sprayer can cover a wider array of projects and coatings with less thinning and hassle. This High Volume, Low Pressure (HVLP) sprayer has a turbine motor, which means that an air compressor isn’t needed! The six available spray tip sizes (3 included) allow for ultimate customization of paint flow for all of your projects! The two different air caps allow for a wide or fine spray pattern and the volume control knob provides further customization of paint flow. The Super Finish Max is ideal for oil or water based materials such as: chalk type paint, milk paint, latex paints, enamels, primers, clear sealer, polyurethane, stain and varnish. 450 watts of power sprays thicker paints with less thinning! The newly-designed pickup tube and cup vent allow for quicker and easier clean-up. The built-in access door makes for easy inlet air filter changes and the large 39-ounce container capacity means less stopping to refill. Includes: Super Finish Max, container lid, cleaning brush, 4. 0 mm nozzle and tip (red), 2. 0 mm nozzle and tip (green), 1. 5 mm nozzle and tip (blue), wrench, wide spray pattern cap (yellow), fine spray pattern cap (black). . MATERIALS: Spray oil or water based materials: chalk and milk paint, latex paints, enamels, primers, clear sealer, polyurethane, stain and varnish.
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Easy to use | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
Easy to clean | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
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power source | Ac/Dc | AC | ac | Wind-Powered | Corded Electric | AC |
material | Plastic | Polypropylene (PP) + 30% Fiber Glass | — | Polyethylene (PE) | Stainless Steel | Plastic |
number of items | 1 | 15 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
style | Super Finish Max | HVLP High Speed Paint Sprayer | Gun | Gun | Gun | Handheld |
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Customers like the value and ease of cleaning of the pump sprayer. For example, they mention it's great value for the money, easy to use, and clean. Some are also satisfied with ease of use, finish, and paint quality. That said, opinions are mixed on paint coating, quality, and thinning.
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Customers like the ease of use of the pump sprayer. For example, they say the directions are easy to follow and the pictures are very helpful. They also say the spray comes out perfectly, and the settings are easy. Customers say it's an easy way to get predictable atomization and finish. They say it is compact and sturdy, and is the perfect size for their projects.
"...The stain was also a great thickness that was easy to apply and gave great coverage and penetration with a brush in the places where using a brush,..." Read more
"...Viscosity cup. For me, it’s just an easy way to get predictable atomization and finish...." Read more
"...Setting up the Super Finish Max is a breeze, and the included user manual provides clear instructions for both beginners and experienced users...." Read more
"...walls with the matching blue paint and was blown away with how easy it was to do with the paint sprayer...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the pump sprayer. For example, they say the detachable parts are easy to clean, and the design minimizes clogging. Some mention that the container can be rinsed directly under a faucet, and that the nozzle can be cleaned with a brush or air.
"...When using the sprayer the stain also went on well, penetrated the numerous cracks & grooves in the siding, and gave good coverage...." Read more
"...Having only used water based acrylic paints, I find the clean-up process to be quick and easy when I have everything pre-staged before painting...." Read more
"...The detachable parts are easy to clean, and the design minimizes clogging, saving you time and effort.Conclusion:..." Read more
"...It takes a while to set up a spray area and then more time to clean the tool (even with the cleaning kit I bought)...." Read more
Customers like the value of the pump sprayer. They say it's a good value for the money, it performed pretty great for the price, and it'll be worth the wait.
"...may make it more difficult to tell when they are dirty, but the price is right...." Read more
"...Overall, I'd say this is a good value for the money, especially if you have a small job that you'd like to get a "sprayed" finish look to it...." Read more
"...The price is fantastic. You can't get a painter to show up for $100. Is it better than brushing and rolling? For some things, yes...." Read more
"...Since you can't see through the container, the units on it offer little value...." Read more
Customers like the finish of the pump sprayer. They say it makes for a smooth, professional looking paint job, and provides a glass-like finish. Customers also say the unit is easy to use and maintain, and excels on trim and doors. They appreciate the intuitive controls and user-friendly design.
"...This is a self-priming stain that is moderately viscous and designed for siding. It has some mold and mildew resistance built in...." Read more
"...450 watts of power ensure a consistent and even spray pattern, providing a smooth and flawless finish every time.Versatility:..." Read more
"...So far with my experiences, I feel that the sprayer really excels on trim and doors...." Read more
"...After a few minutes the paint laid out smoothly and produced a near factory finish.I cleaned the sprayer immediately after each use...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the paint quality of the pump sprayer. They mention that it is a great product and a time saver. They appreciate the forgiving nature of the sprayer and the speed with which it can be used to paint several items. Customers also mention that the spray makes super quick work of doors and is way faster than brushes or rollers.
"...It can deliver a lot of latex quickly, directly from the can, with no thinning, but it’s noisy, it drips, and spraying thick latex does not, in my..." Read more
"...parts are easy to clean, and the design minimizes clogging, saving you time and effort.Conclusion:..." Read more
"...But found out that zinsser cover stain sands very nice and fast...." Read more
"...This can make even my smaller jobs easier, quicker and more consistent so I’ll be using it more often following this experience...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pump sprayer. Some mention they are very satisfied with how well it works and how easy it is to use, while others say that the spray can be a bit inconsistent, it will start to spit paint, and that the gun is powerful, which means spraying inside is a huge pain. That said, some say that it works great for painting drop ceiling tiles and that it understand how it works.
"...It is a wonderful product for durability and application, but I chose to use a more environmnetally friendly, water-based, acryilc stain...." Read more
"...I’ve used so far (all are 100% acrylic), I have seen no noticeable degradation of performance due to thinning...." Read more
"...the floors, but when I got near the baseboards, the sprayer would blow the drop cloth away. It's pretty powerful5...." Read more
"...The different spray patterns (vertical/horizontal/circular) work quite well, but you'll want to practice a bit beforehand with the thinned paint to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the paint coating of the pump sprayer. Some mention it's a great sprayer, great starter spray gun for projects in DIY, and a cheap, airless sprayer for quick household projects. However, others say that it streaks, drips, and gets clogged on the inside. The knob for max flow, the very viscous paint would not spray with much volume, and the liner method is messy and ends up wasting paint.
"...and it "stripped" out pretty quickly making it useless for removing the tips once a lttle stain/..." Read more
"Great little spray gun for small jobs such as interior doors and cabinets...." Read more
"...quickly, directly from the can, with no thinning, but it’s noisy, it drips, and spraying thick latex does not, in my experience, result in a very..." Read more
"...As with any sprayer, there is overspray and the aerosolized paint will hover in the air so mask/tape up appropriately, but this is definitely less..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the paint thinning. Some mention that it's a great sprayer and time saver, and it works best with thinned paints. However, others say that it really needs super-thinned paint to work, and that the paint doesn't get atomized enough.
"...dial also adjusted your trigger, you're able to lay down really thin layers of paint, which is necessary for fine finishesCons:-..." Read more
"...I have to fully concur with the reviews that state the paint doesn't get atomized enough...." Read more
"...Took a chance on this one and won’t go back. Paints great, cleans up really easily and is half the price...." Read more
"...It REALLY needs super-thinned paint to work, but cleans pretty easily and gave me no troubles...." Read more
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The stain I used was the Sherwin Williams Woodscapes acrylic stain. I used the dark opaque base stain that was tinted to the desired color (a Navajo red-like color). This is a self-priming stain that is moderately viscous and designed for siding. It has some mold and mildew resistance built in. I greatly appreciated the self-priming nature of the stain, because it meant that I did not need to apply a primer, let it dry, and then apply the stain, so it saved a lot of time. The stain was also a great thickness that was easy to apply and gave great coverage and penetration with a brush in the places where using a brush, not the sprayer, was simpler or more practical. When using the sprayer the stain also went on well, penetrated the numerous cracks & grooves in the siding, and gave good coverage. I highly recommend this stain for these types of projects. It's a great product-at least after 3-months. I'll update my review if this changes in a year.
On to the "HomeRight C800971.A Super Finish Max Extra Power Painter, Home Sprayer Hvlp Spray Gun for Painting Projects"! I boght the somewhat more expensive "extra power" version of this sprayer for 2 reasons. First, I knew I would be using a stain with a moderate viscosity and I was concerned that the "regular power" version of this sprayer, might not be able to manage the viscosity of the stain I was going to use. And second, this sprayer had a wider range of droplet sizes to which it could be adjusted. I'm glad I spent the extra $30 for the "extra power" version. This sprayer allows the user to choose between 3 included color-coded tips that provide flexibility beyond the droplet size "adjustment dial" built into the sprayer. The combination of tip selection and the "adjustmetnt dial" allows the user to use a essentially any common paint or stain and to produce different spray patterns and droplet size to adjust the quality of the finish. If the three included tips don't provide you with the desired finish, you can buy a kit that includes 3 additional tips (Homeright C900110 Spray Tip Multi Pack for Super Finish Max (Orange, Yellow, Black)) . I used the red tip designed to give a courser finish, but quicker application. I think one of the tips designed to provide a "finer" finish would likely have stuggled to use this stain, but I did not test them with the stain. The first day I applied 3.5-4 gallons of stain to finish the outside of the cabin. I had to refill the reservoir on the sprayer 15 or 16 times to complete the task and applying the stain took about 4-hours, so a full reservoir is good for about 10-15 minutes of spraying-including brief pauses to move the ladder, adjust my grip, or change the spray pattern and longer breaks to occasionally clean the tip assembly. The reservoir is easy to refill, so I was fine with the sprayer's limited volume. If you have a bigger job or are in more of a hurry, I suggest going with a higher capacity sprayer with a hose that you insert directly into the 5-gallon container of stain/paint. I regularly changed the spray pattern from a horizontal line to a veritcal line (a circular pattern is the third option avaiable) depending on the orientation of the surface I was staining-switching between spray patterns only took a few seconds. I needed to stop after each 5-6 fills of the reservoir to partially disassemble the tip assembly on the sprayer and clear it when it became clogged with drying stain. This process took ~5 minutes each time, but most sparyers require periodic clearing of the tip during use, so this was not a problem for me for this project. Gradul plugging of the tip also required that I periodically increased the droplet size and courseness of the finish by rotating the "adjustment dial" in order to keep working. Again, this was not a problem for this project., but may be a problem for larger projects. Cleaning the sprayer after the days work took me more than an hour, but I only had cold water form a hand pump (no, the cabin does not have indoor plumbing, but it does have electricity!) to clean the sprayer parts and to clean out the reservoir. Cleaning would have been much faster if I had access to an unlimited supply of warm soapy water. It is eesential to thoroughly clean the internal parts of the sprayer after each use to prevent problems in the future. If you are planning to change colors of paint or stain frequently, be sure to allow time for cleaning the sprayer for each change.
The next weekend I spent the second day staining the shed and the smaller wooden pieces. These pieces were again pretty old and the wood well cracked from drying. I used 2-2.5 gallons for these projects. Pretty much everything I said above was true for this day also, however, these types of smaller projects are really what this sprayer is designed for. It worked superbly. I had to stop once to clear the red tip after the 5th fill of the reservoir. Clean-up was still a time-consuming step, but well worth the time saving of using a brush or roller.
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1. Overspray was not a significant problem with this sprayer. Just don't spray on a super windy day. You still must tape or cover any surfaces (like windows) that you don't want paint/stain droplets on and wear appropriate personal protective equipment-especially to protect your eyes and respiratory tract.
2. Be sure to wear proper personal protective equipment when using ANY sprayer. For me, this included a hat (kept the spray out of my hair and parts of my head), safety glasses (when I looked at mine during the work I saw tiny droplets of stain on them,so I was glad to have the safety glasses), and a respirator that covers your nose and mouth. A cheap paper dust mask does NOT provide adequate protection from the fine mist produced by a sprayer. Spend $25-30 to get a decent respirator with replaceable cartridges. Your nose, mouth and lungs will appreciate it! You could add gloves and a long-sleeve shirt if desired. I skipped the gloves and shirt and got some wind-blown spray on my hands, but less on my arms. Both my hands and arms cleaned up pretty quickly-even with just cold water. I suggest safety glasses like these (https://www.amazon.com/Pyramex-Fortress-Safety-Eyewear-Clear/dp/B003UY9C0C/ref=sr_1_32?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1533890807&sr=1-32&keywords=safety+glasses) that don't easily fog up and a respirator like this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009F5KDS/ref=twister_B01MUGE5FK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1).
3. It is ESSENTIAL that you properly prepare the surface before applying the stain/paint. Failing to prepare the surface properly will give you poor results, REGARDLESS of the paint/stain you use and regardless of whether you use a sprayer, brush, or roller. You will likely spend at least as much time preparing the surface as applying the stain/paint, so plan accordingly. For this project, I used a scrub broom to knock down cobwebs, spider egg cases, etc. I then scrubbed the wooden surfaces with bleach water (using a deck wash or borax would also work), then rinsed the surfaces with plain water, and finally let the surface dry for a few days. I couldn't use a pressure washer, because I didn't have access to pressurized water, but that would have saved time. There were several pieces of siding that had areas where dry rot, insects, or lichens had decayed the wood under the old stain. I removed as much of these "spungy" areas as possible with the scrub prush and for particularly bad areas a wood chisel and had to replace some of the siding boards completely. The prep took a lot of time, but I cannot emphasize how important it is to apply stain/paint to clean, dry, decay-free surface. As mentioned above, skipping the prep step will give you poor results including stain/paint coming up within weeks, months, or possibly a year.
4. The sprayer is pretty light weight, so almost anyone can use it.
5. One negative with the sprayer is the small wrench they provide to install and remove the 2 metal parts of each tip. In a word, the wrench sucks. It's too small to provide much leverage (which does prevent you from over-tightening the two pieces of the tip when you're installing the tips) and it "stripped" out pretty quickly making it useless for removing the tips once a lttle stain/paint had started to dry in the tip. I quickly resorted to using a pair of wrenches with a longer handle to loosen the tip pieces.
Summary: I pushed the limits of this sprayer with this project, but so far the results are fantastic. Cleaning the sprayer is a bit of a pain, but the prep work is the same regardless of whether you use a brush, roller, or sprayer. In less than 2 afternoons I stained an area that would probably have taken 4 or 5 full days to do with a brush and the brush would probably not have provided as good of coverage. I expect that completing smaller projects with this sprayer could give great finishes. I highly recommend this sprayer (and the stain).
The only other sprayer I’ve owned is the Wagner Power Painter 2600 psi which I still have and still works like new. It can deliver a lot of latex quickly, directly from the can, with no thinning, but it’s noisy, it drips, and spraying thick latex does not, in my experience, result in a very smooth finish.
Below are my observations and recommendations regarding the Homeright Super Finish Max, but a lot of this just concurs with what others have discovered and shared in their own reviews or videos.
Thinning: The more you thin, the more atomization and smoother the finish. Manufacturers usually specify limits for thinning on the paint can. Their recommendations are based on their testing. If they didn’t test it, they recommend that you not do it. The only real way to find out what the effects are of additional thinning is to try it. If you get the finish you want and don’t experience any significant detrimental effects, then it doesn’t matter if the manufacturer recommends against it. Personally, with the paints I’ve used so far (all are 100% acrylic), I have seen no noticeable degradation of performance due to thinning. While thinner paint is more prone to runs, it also levels better. I haven’t seen a difference in coverage due to how much I thin the paint. How much paint I apply is always determined by what I see when I’m painting. I’m not trying to get exactly 100 square feet out of a quart and I don’t care if I get 75 or 150 sq ft. Usually, I don’t assume I can get full coverage with a single coat because single coat coverage is not that important to me as a hobbyist.
As a hobbyist, my recommendations are hobbyistic, not professional. But, I would guess that, the more you water down water based paint, the more it will tend to raise the grain if you’re spraying bare wood. I would further guess that primers are much thicker than paint for a reason (probably several reasons). Thinning thick water based primers down to the viscosity that you prefer for your top coat will require more water and that may very well impact how the primer works on bare wood. As always, experimentation can tell you a lot. Take notes!
Handy items for thinning include a pitcher large enough to suit your needs. For my projects, 32 oz is enough. A rubber kitchen spatula is very handy for squeegeeing out the remaining paint in the cup after pouring it back into the original can. A bottle brush slightly bigger than the supplied brush for cleaning the paint pick-up tube (“straw”). You can get small bottle brushes cheaply in sets. A large bottle or toilet bowl brush/sponge is useful to clean the paint cup after painting.
Viscosity cup. For me, it’s just an easy way to get predictable atomization and finish. If you thin your paint and pour unused paint back into the can, using the viscosity cup to thin the paint next time will allow you to account for the thinning you’ve already done previously. Once you achieve what you want in terms of coverage and finish, you will want to repeat exactly what you did every time to eliminate surprises or the need for trial and error guess work. The viscosity cup allows you to achieve that repeatability. I was satisfied with the finish using the 2.0 mm green tip when the Homeright viscosity cup emptied in about 60 sec which is actually quite thin, but thick enough to avoid runs if you plan for two coats. Thinner may be better, but haven’t tried a 30 second viscosity yet. If you’re old and have no memory like me, keep notes on what works and what doesn’t. When I thin paint, I add water incrementally and run it through the viscosity cup each time, recording the results. I saw a youtube video from someone who judges the viscosity from the way the pain runs off the stirring stick. That may work fine for many people, but I prefer more precision.
Floetrol: I sometimes use 2 oz Floetrol to 16 oz of paint. It slows the drying time when painting outside during the hot Alabama summer. Based on my viscosity cup tests, it doesn’t appreciably alter the viscosity of the paint, so it doesn’t eliminate the need for thinning with water. If the temperature is less than 90F, I get very smooth results using on;y water for both primer and paint.
Filtering paint: You probably don’t have to filter new paint, but for old paint the disposable paper strainers are fine. I find that the 190 micron strainers are great for water based paints if you use them *after* you thin the paint. Get the strainer stand. It’s worth every penny.
Spraying Paint: Remember that the trigger does two things: First it starts the turbine and second, as you pull back further, it opens the nozzle so paint can flow. This ensures the air always starts before the paint thereby reducing the likelihood of paint splatter. When spraying, always be sure to pull the trigger back until it stops or you may not be fully enabling the preset flow rate. In fact, it may even seem as if the nozzle is plugged because you aren’t pulling back far enough. It’s best to start with a low spray rate and test on a disposable surface like cardboard.
Prevent clogging on the tip: Wipe occasionally with a damp paper towel and put a wet paper towel up against the tip held in place with a sandwich bag and a rubber band during breaks. I never felt like I had to interrupt my rhythm to wipe the tip. I usually only wiped the tip when I was setting the sprayer down to inspect for runs or make some adjustment to the work piece. After a break, make sure the spray pattern is still good by spraying on a test area before spraying directly on your work piece.
Cleaning: Buy an extra cup (comes with cover) and fill it with warm soapy water before you start spraying. Immediately after spraying, remove paint cup that you’ve been painting with and cover it. Then attach soapy water cup and spray into a bucket. This will clean the less accessible areas of paint path through the sprayer unit. Personally, I remove the pick-up tube (aka “the straw”) and rinse the paint out of it and then reinstall it before attaching the soapy water cup. That just makes the soapy water less contaminated with paint. The rest is done by disassembling and using the included brush to clean out the two holes where the cup attaches and then, after removing the brass nozzle, running warm tap water through the two holes, being careful to hold the sprayer so water runs toward the tip and not back into the turbine. All the other removable parts can then be thrown into a cup of warm soapy water (I use what’s left in the soapy water cup) and brushed clean with little effort. Clean the fluid nozzle and the holes in the air cap with a toothpick. As everyone else has warned, be careful not to drop the brass fluid nozzle or needle tip down the drain while cleaning them in the sink. When reinstalling the nozzle and needle, I only tighten them hand-tight and have not had any problems with them coming loose during use.
Having only used water based acrylic paints, I find the clean-up process to be quick and easy when I have everything pre-staged before painting. When I’m done, there isn’t a speck of paint left on the sprayer which is the surest way to ensure the sprayer will behave exactly the same way every time I use it. The secret is to clean it before the paint has a chance to dry.
Bonus recommendation: I haven’t seen many reviews of this product that recommend changing the filter very often and at $8 a pop, I can understand why. Other reviewers have mentioned cheap alternatives (floor vent filters, HVAC filters, polyester quilt batting, etc). My cheap alternative is the foam filter used in shop vacs for wet pickup. Cost is 3 for $10. They are black foam rather than white spun polyester which may make it more difficult to tell when they are dirty, but the price is right. The filter does get dirty and the motor may overheat if the airflow is impeded by a dirty filter. Also, keep in mind that your lungs are probably turning the same color as the filter if you’re not wearing a respirator or at least a mask.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
The only other sprayer I’ve owned is the Wagner Power Painter 2600 psi which I still have and still works like new. It can deliver a lot of latex quickly, directly from the can, with no thinning, but it’s noisy, it drips, and spraying thick latex does not, in my experience, result in a very smooth finish.
Below are my observations and recommendations regarding the Homeright Super Finish Max, but a lot of this just concurs with what others have discovered and shared in their own reviews or videos.
Thinning: The more you thin, the more atomization and smoother the finish. Manufacturers usually specify limits for thinning on the paint can. Their recommendations are based on their testing. If they didn’t test it, they recommend that you not do it. The only real way to find out what the effects are of additional thinning is to try it. If you get the finish you want and don’t experience any significant detrimental effects, then it doesn’t matter if the manufacturer recommends against it. Personally, with the paints I’ve used so far (all are 100% acrylic), I have seen no noticeable degradation of performance due to thinning. While thinner paint is more prone to runs, it also levels better. I haven’t seen a difference in coverage due to how much I thin the paint. How much paint I apply is always determined by what I see when I’m painting. I’m not trying to get exactly 100 square feet out of a quart and I don’t care if I get 75 or 150 sq ft. Usually, I don’t assume I can get full coverage with a single coat because single coat coverage is not that important to me as a hobbyist.
As a hobbyist, my recommendations are hobbyistic, not professional. But, I would guess that, the more you water down water based paint, the more it will tend to raise the grain if you’re spraying bare wood. I would further guess that primers are much thicker than paint for a reason (probably several reasons). Thinning thick water based primers down to the viscosity that you prefer for your top coat will require more water and that may very well impact how the primer works on bare wood. As always, experimentation can tell you a lot. Take notes!
Handy items for thinning include a pitcher large enough to suit your needs. For my projects, 32 oz is enough. A rubber kitchen spatula is very handy for squeegeeing out the remaining paint in the cup after pouring it back into the original can. A bottle brush slightly bigger than the supplied brush for cleaning the paint pick-up tube (“straw”). You can get small bottle brushes cheaply in sets. A large bottle or toilet bowl brush/sponge is useful to clean the paint cup after painting.
Viscosity cup. For me, it’s just an easy way to get predictable atomization and finish. If you thin your paint and pour unused paint back into the can, using the viscosity cup to thin the paint next time will allow you to account for the thinning you’ve already done previously. Once you achieve what you want in terms of coverage and finish, you will want to repeat exactly what you did every time to eliminate surprises or the need for trial and error guess work. The viscosity cup allows you to achieve that repeatability. I was satisfied with the finish using the 2.0 mm green tip when the Homeright viscosity cup emptied in about 60 sec which is actually quite thin, but thick enough to avoid runs if you plan for two coats. Thinner may be better, but haven’t tried a 30 second viscosity yet. If you’re old and have no memory like me, keep notes on what works and what doesn’t. When I thin paint, I add water incrementally and run it through the viscosity cup each time, recording the results. I saw a youtube video from someone who judges the viscosity from the way the pain runs off the stirring stick. That may work fine for many people, but I prefer more precision.
Floetrol: I sometimes use 2 oz Floetrol to 16 oz of paint. It slows the drying time when painting outside during the hot Alabama summer. Based on my viscosity cup tests, it doesn’t appreciably alter the viscosity of the paint, so it doesn’t eliminate the need for thinning with water. If the temperature is less than 90F, I get very smooth results using on;y water for both primer and paint.
Filtering paint: You probably don’t have to filter new paint, but for old paint the disposable paper strainers are fine. I find that the 190 micron strainers are great for water based paints if you use them *after* you thin the paint. Get the strainer stand. It’s worth every penny.
Spraying Paint: Remember that the trigger does two things: First it starts the turbine and second, as you pull back further, it opens the nozzle so paint can flow. This ensures the air always starts before the paint thereby reducing the likelihood of paint splatter. When spraying, always be sure to pull the trigger back until it stops or you may not be fully enabling the preset flow rate. In fact, it may even seem as if the nozzle is plugged because you aren’t pulling back far enough. It’s best to start with a low spray rate and test on a disposable surface like cardboard.
Prevent clogging on the tip: Wipe occasionally with a damp paper towel and put a wet paper towel up against the tip held in place with a sandwich bag and a rubber band during breaks. I never felt like I had to interrupt my rhythm to wipe the tip. I usually only wiped the tip when I was setting the sprayer down to inspect for runs or make some adjustment to the work piece. After a break, make sure the spray pattern is still good by spraying on a test area before spraying directly on your work piece.
Cleaning: Buy an extra cup (comes with cover) and fill it with warm soapy water before you start spraying. Immediately after spraying, remove paint cup that you’ve been painting with and cover it. Then attach soapy water cup and spray into a bucket. This will clean the less accessible areas of paint path through the sprayer unit. Personally, I remove the pick-up tube (aka “the straw”) and rinse the paint out of it and then reinstall it before attaching the soapy water cup. That just makes the soapy water less contaminated with paint. The rest is done by disassembling and using the included brush to clean out the two holes where the cup attaches and then, after removing the brass nozzle, running warm tap water through the two holes, being careful to hold the sprayer so water runs toward the tip and not back into the turbine. All the other removable parts can then be thrown into a cup of warm soapy water (I use what’s left in the soapy water cup) and brushed clean with little effort. Clean the fluid nozzle and the holes in the air cap with a toothpick. As everyone else has warned, be careful not to drop the brass fluid nozzle or needle tip down the drain while cleaning them in the sink. When reinstalling the nozzle and needle, I only tighten them hand-tight and have not had any problems with them coming loose during use.
Having only used water based acrylic paints, I find the clean-up process to be quick and easy when I have everything pre-staged before painting. When I’m done, there isn’t a speck of paint left on the sprayer which is the surest way to ensure the sprayer will behave exactly the same way every time I use it. The secret is to clean it before the paint has a chance to dry.
Bonus recommendation: I haven’t seen many reviews of this product that recommend changing the filter very often and at $8 a pop, I can understand why. Other reviewers have mentioned cheap alternatives (floor vent filters, HVAC filters, polyester quilt batting, etc). My cheap alternative is the foam filter used in shop vacs for wet pickup. Cost is 3 for $10. They are black foam rather than white spun polyester which may make it more difficult to tell when they are dirty, but the price is right. The filter does get dirty and the motor may overheat if the airflow is impeded by a dirty filter. Also, keep in mind that your lungs are probably turning the same color as the filter if you’re not wearing a respirator or at least a mask.
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It is light, relatively quiet, and extremely easy to clean! Instructions are clear and straight forward.
I strongly suspect many of the negative comments are due to using the wrong paint or incorrect settings.
This sprayer is intended for small projects - furniture, cabinet doors, and other smaller items etc. If want to paint walls, fences, decks - consider HomeRights other sprayers.
As an added note - I use it for applying ‘chalk’ paint, water based polyurethane, and some primers. All have sprayed perfectly.