Airless Paint Sprayers

Airless paint sprayers deliver fast, even coverage on large surfaces, helping you finish projects in a fraction of the time compared to brushes and rollers. A powerful pump pushes paint through a small tip at high pressure—no compressor required—creating a smooth, consistent finish with fewer passes and minimal brush marks. They handle common coatings like latex, acrylics, primers, and stains, making them ideal for interior walls and ceilings, exterior siding, fences, decks, cabinets, doors, and trim.

Choosing the right airless sprayer starts with a few key specs. Look for maximum PSI and flow rate (GPM) to match project size and coating thickness, plus max tip size to ensure compatibility with your materials. Handheld and cordless units shine for small rooms, doors, and touch-ups, while stand or cart sprayers with 25–100 ft hoses cover whole homes and exteriors. Features such as adjustable pressure, onboard filters, and reversible spray tips reduce overspray and simplify unclogging.

For best results, strain your paint, prime the pump, and select the correct tip size: .013–.015 for doors and trim, .017–.021 for wall paint, larger for block fillers and elastomerics. Maintain a steady pace about 10–12 inches from the surface, overlap passes by 50%, and back-roll porous substrates to improve adhesion. Mask thoroughly, use drop cloths, and practice on scrap to set pressure and pattern.

Prioritize safety. Wear a respirator, eye protection, and gloves; ventilate well; and never point the gun at skin—high-pressure injection injuries require immediate medical attention.

Regular maintenance keeps performance high: flush with water or mineral spirits after use, lubricate the piston, store with pump protector, clean filters, and replace worn tips to maintain a crisp fan pattern.

Comparing HVLP vs airless: HVLP is great for fine detail and thin coatings; airless excels on big surfaces and thicker paints without thinning. Shop related airless paint sprayer accessories like spray tips, extension wands, strainers, hoses, and filters to round out your setup.