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1. GRACO HOW TO PAINT OR STAIN FENCES Staining or painting your fence will help preserve and protect it from the sun and weather and it does wonders for your home s overall curb appeal Safety Notice Whenever operating spray equipment take proper safety precautions stay alert and be mindful of potential hazards Wear protective gear such as gloves safety glasses goggles spray sock hood hat proper footwear dust masks and respirators Make sure there is adequate ventilation If you re painting in the vicinity of appliances turn them off See Safety Precautions in your Sprayer Operation Manual Always refer to the specific instructions and safety procedures for the spray equipment you are using Suggested Tools amp Equipment Graco Magnum or TrueCoat Paint Sprayer see comparison chart or sprayer selector Paint Stain Spray tips see tip selector a wider spray pattern for large surfaces and narrow size for smaller surfaces Buckets for priming sprayer and cleanup two needed Stir sticks Paint strainer bag helps prevent tip plugs and provides a better finish Tarps drop cloths or plastic sheeting Masking tape Paint brush for touch ups Tip extension optional see product details for hard to reach areas that would otherwise require a ladder or would be difficult to spray i e behind bushes Pressure roller attachment optional see product details Additional airless hose sections if needed2. Spray shield Pump Armor storage fluid and TSL fluid for Graco sprayers see pump protectant product details Cleaning rags Stiff nylon brushes for cleanup Safety glasses goggles dust mask respirator spray sock hood worn over head to keep off overspray Prep Getting Started 1 Move any outdoor furniture away from the area to be sprayed Remove any items that may be hanging on the fence such as plant hangers or trellises and allow plenty of space for your tools and equipment 2 Cover all nearby shrubs bushes plants or surfaces you want to protect with plastic tarps to prevent them form overspray Talk to your neighbor first if you ll need access to their yard and be sure to protect their items landscaping and house as well 3 If you are re painting scrape off rough or flaking areas and sand along the grain of the wood Whether painting or staining wash the fence as thoroughly as possible with a pressure washer and cleaning solution Allow surface to dry completely Spraying 1 Select the spray tip that s best suited for the stain you are using and the surface to be sprayed In most cases a tip with a narrower 8 inch wide spray pattern and a 013 hole size will give you the best control Be sure the tip s hole size does not exceed the maximum capacity of your sprayer see tip selector 2 If you re using paint from multiple containers mix it together in an empty 5 gallon container to ensure consistent color even if s
3. mall color differences exist between individual paint cans When spraying lighter materials like stains select the lowest pressure setting that enables you to maintain a good spray pattern Lower pressure settings will give you better control and a finer finish 3 Apply paint or stain by spraying along each board lengthwise following the grain of the wood Tip See How to Use a Paint Sprayer Spray Techniques for more spraying pointers Clean up 1 Allow significant time for the paint or stain to dry then remove all coverings from shrubs bushes and plants on both sides of the fence 2 Return any furniture or other items to their proper place don t forget to move your neighbor s items to their original locations as well 3 Clean your airless paint sprayer after each use Follow the directions in your user s manual for Power Flush cleaning with water based materials or use the bucket method of cleaning if applicable For more information see Power Flush Video or refer to your Sprayer Operation Manual This project as well as many others can be downloaded from http magnum graco com
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