The other thing I recommend to use is a strainer stand. Sometimes the weight of the paint causes this joint to split and then you’re cleaning up spilled paint instead of straining it. ? TIP: I reinforce the joint of the cone strainer with painter’s tape. How do you strain paint? I strain my paint with a cone style paint strainer. Straining your paint may seem like an extra, unnecessary step but she says properly straining paint before spraying helps to “remove all air bubbles.” The first thing Makayla recommends to prevent the orange peel texture is to strain your paint.
#SPLATTER PAINT WALL WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE HOW TO#
Makayla at HomeRight tells me “There are several factors that could be causing the orange peel texture and most of them have to do with your paint.” Let’s look at those factors and how to avoid the orange peel texture when spraying your next project.
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Be sure your paint is completely dry before applying additional coats.ħ Ways to Prevent Orange Peel Texture When Using a Paint Sprayer.Don’t store or spray paint in high humidity/weather.Thin the paint to create a finer finish.Strain the paint to remove air bubbles.Sometimes you might want the orange peel look for walls or ceilings, but chances are you’re using a paint sprayer because you want a smooth as glass factory-like finish on your cabinets or furniture projects. The surface of the paint project looks similar to the surface of an orange. Orange peel is that bumpy look that paint sometimes gets when it’s sprayed. Makayla went on to say “Usually it’s always a simple fix/adjustment that’s needed.” Makayla and Laura shared seven tips with me for preventing orange peel when using a paint sprayer, and I learned I was making nearly every mistake possible! Today I’m sharing with you the tips I learned to prevent bumpy paint and get a smooth as glass finish on my painted projects. Makayla reassured me that “If you think your sprayer isn’t working, don’t worry because it is!” I’ve reached out to my friends Makayla and Laura at HomeRight asking why this sometimes happens. I’ve even used it to spray polyurethane on my DIY wall-mounted wine bar.Īnd while I love my paint sprayer every once in awhile the surface of my painted projects end up with a bumpy, orange peel texture. I’ve used the sprayer to paint doors, my DIY outdoor coffee table, DIY ladder chair, the base for my ultimate workbench and more. I love my HomeRight Super Finish Max paint sprayer! It’s easy to use, easy to clean and it’s a HUGE timesaver.
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There is no cost to you for using these links. Purchases made using these links help support the Saws on Skates website and allow me to share more DIY projects. The good news is your sprayer is working properly and the better news is there are easy ways to prevent this unwanted texture from forming on the surface of your painted projects.įor your convenience, this post contains affiliate links to supplies or tools I used to complete this project. Sometimes an orange peel texture can form when spraying paint with a paint sprayer. Here are 7 easy ways to avoid this texture on your painted DIY projects. Bumpy paint or paint that looks like an orange peel can happen when using a sprayer.