Best Power Paint & HVLP Sprayers
Fully adjustable pressure to give you ultimate control of paint flow for any project size. Includes SG2 Metal Spray Gun, RAC IV 515 SwitchTip, 25 ft. Duraflex paint hose, Pump Armor storage fluid, PowerFlush adapter, Quick Start-Up Guide and Operation Manual.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I painted my 2 story cedar clapboard house with a 4" roller about 5 years ago. If you have ever done this sort of thing before, you know that it takes a certain amount of physical effort to get a full coat of paint up into the horizontal corners of each clapboard. My back, painting arm, and shoulder were very sore by the time that I was done so I vowed to find an easier way. I considered a Wagner cup sprayer but the Amazon reviews were average to very poor. I actually checked one out in person at a big box store but it was relatively heavy even when it was not filled with paint. I watched the DVD with the equipment spread out in the front of me on the living room floor. As long as your surface is clean, you can start painting with a brush or a roller right away. I actually bought a very lightweight aluminum shield (36") at a big box store for less than $18. This can save you set-up time if you do not mind razoring off any small amounts of overspray once it dries. Given how rough and "thirsty" the siding was, I believe that it would have taken an entire day with a brush or roller. The online picture does not look like it but this sprayer will accept the more cost effective 5 gallon buckets of paint. This provided a more stable platform for the sprayer and minimized chances of the can getting kicked, falling over, etc. Like all sprayers, it does a great job of reaching areas that are not readily accessible with brushes or rollers. Sprayer loses suction when you draw down to about 2" of paint remaining in the can. You will need to manage your paint supply in order to ensure that you will be able to draw adequate suction until your job is done. (So maybe you could buy an extra quart or a full gallon can if you think that you will be able to use it in the future.)."
"It was a heck of a lot of fun though :) in all seriousness, Graco makes the best paint sprayers in the world with just a little bit of practice you can be painting like the professionals in a day. Think about this for a moment, you have 75 feet of hose and a pump full of paint. Before the self flushing units were invented you had to get a 5 gallon bucket of clean water and run it through the system and just keep doing that until it came out clean. After that you would put some pump lubricant in the system and you are good to go."
"works great but needs a lot of clean up time."
"Would like for it to be on a taller stand to use 5 gallon buckets."
"Very good still difficult to clean.I like it."
"Great tool."
GAME CHANGING PAINT SPRAYER: You will never go back to painting furniture with a brush or roller again when you have this easy to use paint sprayer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Watch my video I made while painting with this sprayer."
"Just make sure you keep it clean, I used Q-tips in between breaks every 10-15 minutes and wiped off the sprayer hole where the paint builds up and clogs. Everything you see painted white, was oak and I used the sprayer and a roller on some."
"If the paint sputters you might have solid chucks of paint cause you didn't strain it or you might not have thinned the paint like the instructions tell you to do in step 1. I used 1.6 L of paint mixed with a small amount of water to paint the bottom part of my living room. I can even leave paint in it over night then peel off the little bit of dried paint on the nozzle and get right back to spraying."
"My only complaint would be that it doesn't have a screen in the paint holder where the tube is."
"Lastly the over spray was a little much, if you engage the trigger about half way and take your time painting, you get very little over spray. If you follow the instructions and adjust for full air flow, it will cover your project much quicker but create a decent amount of over spray, so be careful if there is a bit of wind. It's mush easier than lugging around an air compressor and far more powerful than a can of air. It's a bit quieter than other sprayers I have used and even has advantages over sprayers I use on my air compressor since there is no noisy compressor and the air never runs out because it's on electric plus there is no moisture buildup to cause spitting. Even with several moisture traps on my air lines, my other sprayers have issues once the heats after long spray projects."
Annual use recommendation is up to 50 gallons per year.Extra Storage Compartments-Space to store the spray gun, extra spray tips, and power cord. Built in storage compartments keep sprayer accessories together and power cord wrapped tightly.Includes SG2 Metal Spray Gun, RAC IV 515 SwitchTip, 25 ft. Duraflex Paint Hose, Pump Armor Storage Fluid, PowerFlush Adapter, Quick Start-Up Guide and Operation Manual.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As a painter of 45 yrs I have used many graco high dollar pumps for work and many other brand`s , I sort of bought this unit along with another very expensive powerful unit as a toy just for kick`s to see what the modern world is up to these day`s , so I was doing my own home for fun and I was using behr marquee exterior flat paint , if you know about this material it is one of the thickest on the market it is an outstanding lasting paint , I thought for sure I was going to need thinning but I did not do it and went for it straight out of the gallon can , after you do the initial prep cleaning that is needed before you put paint in the machine , this thing can suck the chrome off of a trailer hitch ball , I sprayed 17 gallons over a 6 hour period and the pump did not fail me for one second and I did not even use a strain bag over the intake tube as I always do because I really did not care after only paying 200 bucks for this thing , I still cleaned it up as I always do with a 5 gallon bucket of hot water with a tiny spoon of lemon dish soap in it ran out the 5 gallons of water then a clean 2 gallon bucket of water then I put the pump armor thru her and I fell in love , my guy`s think I am crazy carrying this thing around with me every where like a six pack of soda, it weighs nothing , now here is my bad side of this review , I took another pump into my airless repair shop that most of southern calif uses for over 50 yrs they are outstanding and honest on all pump`s , I was talking about my new toy and how happy it made me as a painter he said oh boy watch out I have had a dozen or so of those come in and there is nothing I can do for them they are actually disposable , I said your kidding me , he was very serious and showed me a few that were in his recycle pile , they all had leaked paint out of the back of the machine from inside the plastic shroud and are not fixable , when you buy this unit you must register it the same day with graco do not hesitate before you touch it , just fill out the paper and send it in and the customer service at graco is out of this world they will simply send you another unit asap if you need it I say buy one for any job it will pay its self off just with the 50 dollar hose and the 125 dollar gun alone and the unit actually coast only as much as a good quality 5 gallon bucket of paint."
"My heart sank when I saw the plethora of instructions that came with this tool but it turns out they are written to describe every little thing you need to do to set it up, break it down, clean it and lay it away long term. I should add the pump already has a strainer on the inlet hose and the gun has a micro-filter pre-nozzle but it is still a fantastic feature that puts this tool ahead of the competition. It is the only tool I have used which gives good coverage and achieves the square footage on the paint labels with very little overspray and dust. With a 10-12" fan spray you can paint very large areas fast and being airless it is not affected greatly by slight wind outside. With 20ft of hose a big gun and all the suction tube and pump it probably wastes around half a pint every use. That is no big deal when you have both sides of 1,600 feet of 6ft high fencing to paint, but anything smaller than a large room you would need to take that into account. I am very happy with it and would recommend it to others for both indoor and outdoor medium to large painting projects."
"The time you must invest is in masking the areas that you do not want either painted or 'dusted' (atomized paint will drift and settle out on nearby surfaces - fairly easy to address but why not save the effort by throwing a sheet or tarp in place before spraying). * After you have performed the process to prime the pump, spray the paint (and occasionally clear the spray tip) a couple of times, you will find that the setup and preparation to spray to be straight forward and with little worry."
Best House Paint Rollers
'PROPOLE ft.PROFESSIONAL ALUMINUM EXTENSION HANDLE - The ÔPropole ft.aluminum telescoping extension handle is available in two, three, and four section models. This provides excellent rigidity and is anodized to prevent rust, provide a smoother glide when extended and has a fluted round fiberglass handle for a better grip. Light duty pole made of 1-1/6-Inch composite fiberglass handle and anodized 7/8-Inch aluminum slider tube.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Overall, this pole, along with the brush extender, allowed me to finish staining my staircase all by myself without having to buy a larger ladder or hiring someone!"
"I really love this and it has made my gutter-cleaning life so much easier."
"I purchased this with the suction cup things to change light bulbs."
"Love this light weight pole and use it to attach cleaning brushes to reach high areas."
"Light but strong enough for my truck washing use... used UNEXTENDED, so I guess that makes it extra strong."
"Combined this with the bulb changer commonly bought with this pole and it works great with my 10' ceilings."
"easy adjustments and easy to secure in place."
"Everything about this tool was Awesome... but in the end, the plastic end will cost this tool."
Best Household Paints & Stains
Gel Stains are heavy-bodied, and so do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oilbase stains do.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Saved me thousands of dollars replacing these horrid oak banisters. Put on some latex gloves, then throw a sock over your hand and go to town that way. You'll still need something smaller for hard to reach areas but don't waste your time trying to be fancy. You will want to finish with a poly coat over top to prevent the stain from fading or coming off."
"I treated every coat like it was the top coat, making sure to not leave any blobs or streaks and just let a little bit of color soak in with every coat. I did about 3 coats of the Brown Mahogany first to get that rich red tone, and then used about 2-3 coats of the java on top just to darken it up a bit. 3 coats of Java Gel stain and the Urethane top coat (3 coats) on top."
"I was able to finish the bathroom (3 coats) and put 2 coats on in the kitchen with one gallon. I used a matte finish polyurethane for the kitchen cabinets and a gloss finish for the bathroom cabinets."
"Also, the finish on most of them looked like an amateur was at work (which I am, but I don't want my work to look it). We tried using a rag (a sock, an old t-shirt, stain pads) but none of these worked as well as a good brush. All you need is a can of gel stain (I would up using 1 and 1/2 cans), a brush (I wrapped it in cling wrap and then aluminum foil between applications - wound up using 2 brushes total), a 3M scuff pad (used 4 total - 2 coarse and 2 finish), tack cloth (3 total) and a surface on which to work - I used two saw-horses with 2x4's with heavy ply plastic under the whole thing."
Best Painting Prep Materials
ScotchBlue Painter's Tape Original Multi-Surface 2090 is the #1 selling Painter's tape in the U.S. for a reason - it's the original blue tape that DIY Painter's and Pros have loved for more than 25 years. 2090 Painter's Tape. At a Glance: Well suited for a variety of surfaces, indoors or outdoors Removes cleanly for up to 14 days without leaving residue UV- and sunlight-resistant 60 yards of tape; available in different widths. Great for a Variety of Surfaces Suitable for indoor or outdoor painting, ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface painter's tape delivers sharp paint lines and can be used on a variety of textured surfaces, including woodwork, glass, metal surfaces, painted walls and trim, and curved and uneven surfaces. UV- and Sunlight-Resistant Like all ScotchBlue products, ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface painter's tape is UV-resistant to prevent tape breakdown and can be used in direct sunlight. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have left the tape on for a number of days before getting to the paint job and still had no issues peeling the tape back off."
"I was glad it came with the plastic wrapper around the entire outside of the roll of tape, as other rolls of tape that don't have that end up being covered in dust and filth on the sides because there's adhesive on the edges."
"I have used this painting tape for years. NOTE ON PAINTING WALLS WITH BASEBOARDS. This painters tape works very well when painting walls with baseboards IF the baseboards are snug against the wall. It is not suitable to use this painters tape on baseboards that are NOT snug against the wall due to wavy walls or because the wall is moderately textured."
"Easy to tear, leave zero residue, it's even kind of "malleable" to go around curves and other challenging surfaces."
"When it comes to painters tape, I have learned that there is no substitute for quality!"
"I used it this time to secure paper to my new hardwood flooring."
"This tape worked great for a painting project, easy to apply, and gives a nice crisp paint line when you use it."
"Hey---it's extra-wide painters tape."
Best Household Bristle Paint Brushes
Blending the finest SRT filaments gives these brushes up to 30% more paint holding capacity than most paintbrushes. MORE PAINT: Blending the finest SRT filaments gives brushes up to 30% more paint holding capacity.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are exactly what I needed to paint my kitchen cabinets."
"I don't think a professional painter would buy them, but I needed brushes that would hold and spread paint well without leaking very much, and that were cheap enough that if I forgot to rinse it out, I wouldn't feel too bad about just throwing it away."
"These are by far the best brushes I've ever bought and will be purchasing more of them and also the best quality I've owned , I will no longer be buying brushes from the hardware store."
"I have to say, I'm not a professional painter, so my results are probably the same with a pretty good brush, or an excellent brush, so spending the extra money for excellence is wasted."
"Clean very easily and it’s like using a brand new brush every time!"
"Although I have only used one of the brushes and had them for less than a week."
"Love these paint brushes."
"You might as well pay for a couple 2.5" brushes that don't leave marks on the wall and fall apart when you wash them once."
Best Wallpaper Borders
Craft your own industrial chic white washed brick wall in a flash with this Brewster Brick White Peel And Stick Wallpaper. Their high quality and versatile products are always repositionable and removable, making them safe for walls – in your living room, the kitchen, the kid’s room, or a college dorm. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love the brick pattern!"
"I measured the wall then added 2" when I cut."
"My only complaint is that I had a hard time telling how to line up the pattern."
"Wish it were a bit thicker in quality - I can still see the tile grout lines under the paper, but overall great paper for the price."
"I love this wallpaper it's super easy to apply and looks fantastic, it really made my room!"
"Horrible."
"Not sure if it's cold weather or just a poor product, but the minute our weather went from fall to winter (we have below freezing temps where I live) we noticed it started to peel off the wall and even appears to be shrinking a little bit. You are definitely able to stick it and remove it and reapply should you mess up...no special tools or adhesive needed."
"This wall paper shrinks!"
Best Wall Stickers & Murals
LONG LENGTH OF GLOW - just place on any clean, flat surface ,turn on the light for 5 minutes then darken the room and enjoy your nighttime view.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We've only used for a few days but here is what I can tell you so far: I read lots of reviews on this type of product before making my decision to buy the dot stickers verses the stars."
"I only ordered one sheet to make sure I was happy with them before ordering enough to cover the entire ceiling."
"I bought these stickers for my son's room and I love them - they are a great addition for the night atmosphere we wanted to create."
"I had these stars as a kid and getting to share the same experience is wonderful."
"Nice stickers!"
"Stick well, a few weeks now and none fell off the ceiling."
"Must have, easy to stick, glow like real stars."
"The dots that remained sticking to the ceiling look great."
Best 3D Wall Panels
Beautiful reclaimed weathered barn wood panels can now be easily assembled in your home in a matter of minutes. This rustic wood wall accent will transform your space and complete your vision whether that be for your office, baby's nursery, living area, kitchen island or many others. 100% Reclaimed Barn wood with back adhesive strips (Peel and Stick Installation).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I also purchased led lights on Amazon as well to complete the project."
"I luv this product!"
"Turned out beautiful and exactly what we wanted!"
"It was so easy to install and so beautiful."
"Amazing product!!"
"This was such an easy to do diy project that made such a big impact."
"Easy to cut, but backing difficult to peel..... ladies keep your fingernails long for this project!"
"I had some water damage to my kitchen ceiling and did not want to deal with replacing drywall so these planks were a good solution for me."
Best Safety Respirators
It is ideally suited for work settings that involve heat, humidity or long periods of wear. Designed to help provide comfortable reliable worker respiratory protection against non-oil based particles.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"In terms of fit, dust leakage around the side of the mask, and durability this is a better quality filter mask than the ones I have used in the past. The springy exterior of the mask keeps the straps from pulling out, keeps the valve where it needs to be and holds the mask shape. The compliant, soft surface of the interior is perhaps the most important feature of the design both in terms of the fit and in preventing from dust from working its way around the side of the mask into your nose and mouth. With a mask without a valve my warm breath rises from the mask and fogs my glasses."
"I had read about the terrible air pollution in the big Chinese cities and my wife is very sensitive to this, so I was looking for something to help her."
"Leaks are minimal to none and the only place the tape sits is where the mask touches the chin--not where air would be coming through anyway. (the pictures are with duct tape, but gorilla tape stays put about 10x better on the felt."
"I needed something to wear when I cut the grass bc I would get so sick with other mask, this along with my 3m Virtua CCS protective eyewear works miracles for me!"
"But if it’s very important that you don’t inhale something from the air (contagions for example), they are worth every penny."
"Like these because of the breath out center that helps lessen feeling of suffocation."
"I didn't know that was not obvious, until I had a co worker complain of still breathing in dust and fogging up safety glasses."
"I bought these to wear when doing chores around the property, such as cleaning the chicken coop."
Best Wall Surface Repair Products
The 3M Wall Repair Kit contains all the tools necessary to make wall repairs easy with great results. 3M Wall Repair Kit contains all the tools necessary to make wall repairs easy.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's always nice to have a quick dry product to get a job touched up and done in a hurry."
"Worked well to patch a pretty big hole in the wall."
"Is a good product I bought it twice it does the job and it doesn’t dry out."
"It was so much fun that when I finished my bedroom project I was running around the house looks for other cracks or defects to fix."
"I like the convenience of ordering things as they come up, so that way when I get the time to fix things I have the supplies."
"This is a great product."
"This is a good little kit."
"Great for patch up hole."
Best Safety Masks
The Cambridge Mask uses. military grade filtration technology. to filter out nearly 100% of particulate pollution, gases, as well as bacteria and viruses in a fashion friendly mask suitable for the whole family. 99.6% average filtration of viruses 99.77% average filtration of bacteria 99.7% average particulate filtration down to 0.3 microns. The mask uses a unique. triple filter system. . The first layer catches larger pollution particles such as. dust. and. PM10. , followed by the. Three-Ply Micro Particulate Filter. which stops nearly 100% of smaller particulate matter such as PM2.5 and PM0.3. Choosing your Cambridge Mask. Choosing the right size for your Cambridge Mask is essential for ensuring the mask performs effectively. The mask can be used for. 200 - 340 hours. on average depending on the level of pollution it is used in. Once the mask is past its useful life a new mask is needed. Lab tested British military filtration technology filters almost 100% of pollution, gases, and bacteria and viruses.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I wanted to give the pros and cons and let you know how I feel about the product with honesty and make the review comprehensive. I think the price point is quite good for the fact that I feel like I can go out in public without worrying about what I might catch. Pros: Lots of designs to choose from ( just because you wear a mask doesn't mean you don't want to be fashionable ). Good price point for the quality. Super soft material. Very thick material. Adjustable ear loops. Easy breathing through the mask ( some previous masks of this type that I have tried causes me to feel like I can't breathe or I'm trapped ). Paint fumes were not detected when I wore the mask. Went outside while grass was being my mowed and I did not experience an allergic reaction. Lots of different sizes. Cons: this honestly isn't a real con because it was my fault. I was able to adjust the ear loops so that it fits my face. A bit hot but that is to be expected with any mask that is thick and able to keep out dust, pollen, bacteria, and germs. I will not wear it every time but if there is a large event or during flu season I will be sporting the mask."
"Enter the adjustable, N99 rated mask by Cambridge Mask Co. If you’re able to buy these masks in less time-sensitive circumstances (unlike in my case where I really required a N95+ mask ASAP), I would try to buy two sizes if you’re unsure and return or pass along to someone else the size that didn’t fit you. I believe the fit would actually be more comfortable and easier to adjust for those in-between sizes if the ear loops were either A) thinner and slightly longer; or B) that the company ditched the ear loops completely and designed a mask with two loops that wrapped completely around the back of your head (one loop each above/below your ears, as I think this would provide the most secure fit and seal). The situation with the ear loops isn’t as comfortable as the same ear loops design a disposable surgical mask utilizes, although with the Cambridge mask it is bearable. If Cambridge would redesign the ear loops, or at least add the option of a mask with two wrap-around style straps, I truly believe they will have achieved the best everyday washable/reusable N99 respirator face mask available today. TL;DR. Pros: -Washable/Reusable; easy maintenance. -Relatively long shelf-life (mine was labeled best until 2022; obviously replace the entire mask based on the company’s usage guidelines which are noted in the included user manual). -N99 rating: harmful particulates are filtered away as you breathe with this mask; the difference in air quality/smell is immediately apparent versus a basic surgical mask, or no mask at all. -Respirator valve keeps the inside of the mask relatively cooler than a mask without one. -Easy to breathe in and out through nose or mouth; can take deep breaths if you want. -Adjustable elastics at the edges of the mask for a snug fit. -Variety of colors/styles to choose from. -Variety of sizes** for the entire family. -Very fast shipping and delivery (thank you Amazon!). - *With the above being said, this will not be the most comfortable mask for everyone. -May not be comfortable if worn with thick-framed glasses/sunglasses. -If wearing glasses/sunglasses, they may fog up while wearing this mask; tinkering around with the positioning of both may resolve this issue. -Pricey; this mask works for my needs and I can find uses for it once the fires are out and the air clears (such as during allergy season), but not everyone will want to shell out about $30 USD for one (reusable) respirator mask when they can probably buy multiple single-use disposable respirator masks at a lower price. - **Sizes can be difficult to determine via weight ranges; I personally advise to read reviews or convert the company’s provided units from Metric to Imperial if you’re from the U.S. or if you’re willing to buy two masks and return/pass on the mask that doesn’t fit."
"This is the first mask I bought that has a valve to reduce the humidity and heat under the mask. Also this mask comes in many different patterns and colors which doesn't do anything for functionality but make you look better especially I think kids will enjoy using these masks more. I definitely feel good and look good as well in this mask!"
Best Wallpaper
Whether you're decorating an entire room, accenting a small area, or rejuvenating old furniture, achieve your desired look in minutes with our fast and easy installation process. 100% removable peel and stick wallpaper.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Open the package a few days or week before you plan to install it, and let it air out in your garage - it is vinyl, which releases some really nasty chemicals."
"Love this wallpaper!"
"I purchased one roll with the hopes that the peel and stick wallpaper would cover our unsightly master bath counter top. The paper has a very matte, non-textured finish, so if you want more of a wallpaper or textured barnwood look vs. flat Contact Paper look, I'd go with a couple coats of Matte Mod Podge (let the first coat completely dry before applying the second)."
"I got around this because my area was small enough that I laid it horizontally and didn't need to cut straight lines as I used a razor blade to trim and overages on the edges which worked great."
"I spent a lot of time researching various wall murals and peel and stick options (We installed over Wallpaper) and I truly feel that we made the right choice."
"Product looks realistic and was easy to install."
"Our house is brand new- that wall and room has been unused. Amazon refuses to refund my money unless I "return" it."
"Now, it is curling up at the sides, rather than from the top (since it can't at the top, because we put tacks in it), and honestly, I can't wait until I have a free day to take it down. We put on one wall in our storefront, behind the register, on a clean wall, in a temperature controlled space."