Saying goodbye to rollers and brushes: the top five household electric spray guns

The German-made airbrush is designed for painting walls, ceilings, metal structures, furniture, etc. With its low power of 450 W, the device is quite productive and is capable of spraying 320 ml of paint in one minute and painting about 3 m2 of wall. On the function of maximum spraying, a small tank of 700 ml is consumed in 2.2 minutes. This rapid application of the colorant is useful when painting large areas, such as when painting the facade of a building. However, it is worth noting that at maximum spraying, the device creates fog and captures dust particles that settle on the surface to be painted.

The device is equipped with a standard (for household spray guns) nozzle with a diameter of 1.8 mm. A shoulder strap is attached to the remote compressor (in which the paint tank is located), weighing 2.4 kg, for comfortable wearing, so the operator can work for a long time without getting tired. The start button is protected from dust and moisture by a soft silicone cap. The gun itself is connected to the compressor with a rubberized reinforced hose 1.9 m long - it is quite enough to work even with an outstretched hand. Spraying is possible in three modes: vertical, horizontal and diagonal. At the same time, using a plastic ring on the hose inlet, you can adjust the spray flow. Thanks to this, you can set the optimal flow for yourself depending on the surface to be painted (for example, painting a lattice metal fence requires a minimum flow, and a maximum for the walls of a house). At the same time, the undoubted advantage is the relatively low price of the spray gun.

The spray gun with a power of 750 W is capable of creating a pressure of 0.2 bar, which is enough for both fine work and plaster painting. The nozzle and needle here are made of brass, which protects them from corrosion and significantly increases their service life compared to steel counterparts. It should be noted that the nozzle has a relatively small diameter of 1.5 mm, which accounts for the low throughput of the device at 180 ml/min.

The device is equipped with a liter tank for paint, which is enough for about 10 m2 (subject to painting in one layer). It is made of stainless steel, strong and durable. The device can carry out painting by vertical, horizontal stripes and diagonally. At the same time, the spray intensity can be increased or decreased with a threaded regulator located at the base of the air hose. Some users have complained about a loose rubber ring on the hose causing it to fly out of the compressor from time to time. Also in some models there is a slight play at the junction of the tank and the gun. However, all this is offset by the relatively low price of the product.

Here, as in Forte SG-750B Price from 2 099 up to 3 768 ₴, the nozzle and needle are made of brass, so they are not afraid of corrosion. The device is capable of applying varnishes, paints, wallpaper strippers, primers, stains and even pesticides to plants. The manufacturer has equipped the model with an HVLP spray system (large inlet air capture - low outlet pressure). Thanks to it, the transfer of paint to the surface is over 65% (whereas in models without it, the transfer of material varies between 45 - 55%), and dust from the air is not captured. With large volumes of painting, this is a significant savings in consumables.

The compressor is able to create an outlet pressure in the range from 0.2 to 0.7 bar, which makes it possible to use viscous varnishes. The 1 liter aluminium tank will allow you to paint up to 12 m2 without refueling. In this case, the material consumption is about 200 ml/min.

The device has a convenient Click-Clack quick cleaning system. Thanks to her, the paint does not remain in the nozzle and does not dry out. The manufacturer notes that during the operation of the spray gun there is practically no vibration, which allows you to work longer without fatigue in your hands. As in most household models, there is a three-position adjustment for spraying the working material.

The spray gun of American origin has a relatively low power of 400 W, and is capable of creating a working pressure of no more than 0.2 bar. Unlike its older brother, Black&Decker HVLP400 Price from 3 710 up to 5 923 ₴, it has a compressor built into the gun rather than an external one, but it's still pretty light at just 1.5kg (without paint). Thanks to this, you can paint for a long time without getting tired.

The device is equipped with a capacious paint tank of 1.2 l, which is enough for 10 - 12 m2 of surface (depending on the type of paint) without additional refilling. At the same time, it is worth noting that the application of the material (number of sprayed paint) is increased due to the use of a system of high air supply and low outlet pressure ( HVLP). Some users note that due to the low pressure, the paint lays down in a rather thick layer. The design of the tank itself is equipped with a side cover, thanks to which, for refueling, you do not need to unscrew the paint tank itself.

Included with the device is a measuring bucket of 2 liters and a special tinting container for mixing paint. To clean small parts, the manufacturer additionally put a brush with a thin pile.

This airbrush is convenient for painting large areas, as well as for small pieces of furniture or metal structures. The consumption of alkyd paint is 300 ml / min or 150 ml / m2 - this is a pretty decent speed for a household spray gun. The paint lays down in an even layer without streaks and lumps (subject to painting at a distance of 15 cm from the surface). Included with the device is an additional nozzle for working with viscous varnishes and enamels. It is located under the filter on the front of the compressor.

On the body of the device there is a two-position power regulator: the first position for standard spraying produces a pressure of 0.2 bar and the second for intensive application of paint (or for viscous enamels) produces 0.7 bar. The airbrush is equipped with a proprietary SDS cleaning system, which perfectly cleans the nozzle and needle from the working material (the filter must be cleaned manually). Spraying can be done vertically, horizontally and pointwise. Of course, the user will have to pay a lot for such a high-quality and productive tool, but it will pay off after the first painting.