Painting shutters - need some advice (1 Viewer)

[macneill]

So, we ordered a bunch of custom interior shutters for our place. In hindsite, I should have gone with a place that painted them, but that's water under the bridge.

They all have the movable piece in the middle that adjusts them open or closed.

I need to paint these suckas and after doing one with a brush, I want to spray the rest.

I used an oil final coat to match the rest of the trim in our place.

Can I spray oil? Should I find a comparabel latex?

I need help.

 

[trainrech]

Spraying oil shouldn't be a problem. I'd recommend that over latex for trim work, but then, I build bridges for a living.

I like using oil-based paint, but don't like the clean-up at all.

 

[agomez]

I vote latex since it is inside as long as the sheen is the same...latex for ease of cleanup..

 

[osagecruiser]

either product can be sprayed....i have used an airless sprayer for both...clean up from a latex product will be easy...clean from an oil based product not so easy...both will perform fine in your situation

osagecruiser

 

[oldIron]

Wagner power painter with the correct tip for what ever you choose. I like latex cause it cleans up easier and I am lazy, that's why I know the Wagner will work. With latex it comes out a little lumpy but flows level.

 

[photogod]

Wagner power painter with the correct tip for what ever you choose. I like latex cause it cleans up easier and I am lazy, that's why I know the Wagner will work. With latex it comes out a little lumpy but flows level.

X2 on the Wagner and Latex. Thin the latex with a bit of water and it won't clump or get the newest Power Painter and it will spray anything with no problems. I painted our cabin last year with a power painter and it worked fine. Lots of time spent refilling but....

 

[macneill]

Thanks for the tips!

Will look into a Wagner this weekend.

 

[oldIron]

Well how'd you make out?

 

[macneill]

Well how'd you make out?

Nothing yet. Still cold and wet down here.

Been making planters and a bench for the deck.

Will post some pix of the shutters once it warms up!

 

[FJ60Cam]

I'd vote for spraying the oil. I would rent/borrow a decent airless spray rig instead of the Wagner thingy. Use a 210 tip so it doesn't come out too fast or have a huge pattern.

I've found that oil is actually easier to clean up than latex. It takes maybe 1-2 gallons of "dirty" paint thinner and a quart of fresh thinner once you get the technique down.

 

[Pin_Head]

Oil base sprays well from any kind of sprayer, but you might need to thin it a little. Check your pattern first. Clean up is easy with thinner.

If you are spraying gloss or semi gloss latex, use "Flowtrol", which will make it spray and level much better.