20 Best Handheld Paint Sprayer For Home Use (Jan 2023 Update)

Completely useless and CT return policy is even worse. Turns the paint into snot and sprays globs of paint onto your project. Does not have enough power to actually spray exterior paint even when thinned to The maximum amount. Don’t waste your money. CT ONLY WILL OFFER AN EXCHANGE why would I want to exchange this for another unit that also won’t work! What a joke Will take my business elsewhere next time and hopefully someone else won’t waste their money.James

This thing splatters paint everywhere, regardless of settings. None of the 5 star ratings below (and I am not saying there fictitious!) talk about a silky smooth finish. It can't be done with this machine (poorly designed, cheaply made plastic crap). OK for painting the back shed in the far distance, but not for painting anything you care about. Yes, Wagner have paid all the You Tubers to rave about this product, but Bunnings should put more effort into protecting the Australian consumer. Not fit for purpose and very disappointed.Greg

I bought this spray gun about 6 months ago and it has earned its keep! Some of the best money that I have spent for painting things. I have painted a ceiling, walls, doors, retaining walls and house gutters. For using inside I actually prefer the traditional brush and roller for ceilings and walls as I find it easier and the paint in the air makes it difficult to see sometimes. Anything that I can move outside or into the garage is perfect! I've removed our internal doors, scrubbed with sugar soap, a light sand and coated using Dulux Aqua Enamel… worked fine but make sure you dilute the paint. I then purchased a paint called Dulux Rapid Finish that is specifically designed for spray guns and is the perfect paint thickness straight out of the tin so not dilution required. This paint in these guns worked amazingly. I have painted the entire gutters of our house and a huge amount of our retaining walls with more to go. This little spray gun alone now that I have nailed my technique is worth the money. Important tips: – I carry a rag with me and in-between sprays I wipe clean my nozzle to ensure no paint build up or blockages. – Half squeeze the nozzle to get their air moving and then apply full pressure to bring the paint through and make sure you are moving the gun whilst spraying. – Make sure you clean the spray gun very well after every use. Clean all parts with water then fill the clean pot with water and run a whole pot of water through the sprayer. – If you get any blockages start by removing the nozzles and clean them. – All of the paint spatter I have had from experience has resulted due to 2 reasons (I needed to clean the gun or nozzle OR I didn't dilute the paint enough and it was too thick). For the price and the fact you get 2 different pot sizes, I would 110% buy this again. Thanks Bunnings.Laura

This sprayer can spray in tight areas and tough to get to areas effectively. Great for small jobs. Fits the bill beautifully when you are away from power, running water or access to a compressor.luzshaw

This is a great sprayer to have in your toolbox, perfect finish every time. Is like having a handheld Graco 395 and works perfect for any small job, I use it on any job where I'll use less than a gallon and works perfect always…. Doors, Cabinets, Small Pieces Of Furniture and Trim. Between this gun and my full size Graco 495 I'm ready for everything!Parris T.

Awesome. Perfect for small and medium size jobs. Much, Much easier to clean and store than a professional full size sprayer with just as good results. Worth every penny.jkbrooksided

Wagner 250 sprayer is junk. I purchased this to stain my deck. The stain leaked from the cover. I was then told by Wagners help line that you cannot hold the sprayer lower than 45 degrees. If this is the case it could not be used to stain the deck. After I cleaned it up and went to return it, I was told that I could only get a store credit because I had used it. How would I know the product was defective if I had not used it?Disappointed robin

Used it to finish staining my fence, and it was significantly quicker than using a brush and roller! It will empty a full container of stain pretty quickly, but does cover a large area with each fill, gets even coverage, and saves a ton of time compared to using a brush and roller. Only downside is that cleaning it takes a while and is a pain so I probably wouldn't use it on any small projects, but if you have projects like a fence or patio it's well worth the money!Robert

I bought this sprayer to paint our master bathroom cabinet doors and drawer fronts (28 total plus two solid core room doors). I have a larger Graco airless sprayer, but I am no expert. I was concerned about needing under one gallon of paint and just filling the sprayers hose for a rather small job. The 360 gave me the confidence to do this job and have plenty of paint with one gallon. I painted all the cabinets doors and drawers and two doors and hd pint left over. The crazy thing is, they look like they were painted by a pro. We are so happy we tackled this job ourselves, rather than contracting the work and now have a sprayer to use on all of our other small projects (at a fraction of the cost). This is a great sprayer, easy to use and easy to clean. I look forward to doing some refurbishing of some older furniture we inherited and see how stain sprays.ImNoPro

We were asked to try this sprayer and we were thrilled ! We have owned many graco sprayers but this has become one of our favorite go-to hand held sprayers . It provides a flawless finish , smooth coverage and it doesn’t overheat . We like it most for accent walls .Would Wood Work

I spent over 30 hrs preping to try and get a good result on my cabinets. It only took about 15 minutes to ruin all that work with this sprayer. Instructions said if you have an odd spray pattern to adjust the speed. Well, this model does not have a speed adjustment. To get an even coat on what you’re spraying you have to make several passes then the paint starts running in some areas. Save your money and do your project by hand or by a better model. If zero stars was an option that’s what this item would be getting.Unsatisfied

I have only used this product on a few smaller projects so far as the weather has curtailed any outdoor use for the season. The product does what it promises to do although it does take a little practice to get your technique down so that the finish is what you want. I would recommend spending a little time before your project on a piece of scrap to get the paint viscosity correct before you actually spray your project. I did a couple of interior doors and got a good result with a little practice and patience. However, I would recommend considering the Fine Finish Front End if you plan on doing any work where the finish will be really "critical" as the standard front end is a little course. This should be a nice gun when the spring rolls around and i want to do a few outdoor painting projects (Storage Shed) as the cup seems to hold a decent volume for small jobs so you won't spend all your time refilling. The clean up is not to difficult and the kit includes a nice assortment of useful sprayer cleaning tools, but I am a little concerned with the steel cup over time if you don't do a through job cleaning it after each use. I am an intermediate, non-professional user who likes the ability to do a good job without a really steep learning curve or spending a lot on cash . I would have given the sprayer a full five stars, except that you need to buy a new "front end" rather than just a tip for "fine" work.Michael B

The Titan Flexspray turns anyone into a professional painter with no paint thinning needed. It produced a great finish on my new back deck. I used a satin white with a forest green on the decking, hand rails and steps. It gave a good even cover including the crevices and hard to reach areas. And it saved me a lot of time while producing such a fine finish. Cleanup was simple and easy. It was a joy to use and I felt proud of my job afterwards. Here are two cons if you can call them that. It's not light weight, but that same weight makes it feel like a professional machine that is built to last. And that is the way it operates, like a professional sprayer. The only other thing I noticed was the paint cup, I liked that it is metal and not plastic giving it a professional appearance and longer life. But it's limited capacity is both a good and bad feature. On one hand it saves weight allowing easier maneuvering while painting. But on big jobs you'll be refilling it often. My final thoughts about this sprayer is it's a great sprayer and it comes with it's own carrying case to help protect it and keep everything together. I found the adjustment features very useful you can adjust the amount of air and paint material separately. You can also adjust the size of the spray pattern. Like I've kept saying it both feels and looks like a professional machine but easily fits within a home owner's budget. I can diffidently recommend this sprayer to my friends.J Schrock

WOW, I AM EXTREMELY IMPRESSED …… I've used a competitor's product in the past for refurbishing furniture. Surprisingly, I found the Titan FlexSpray paint sprayer perfect for small to medium-sized projects such as painting or staining furniture, cabinets, and trim. The Titan FlexSpray makes short work of all my projects. The low-pressure spray is easy to control and, as promised, reduces the amount of overspray and airborne particulates I cut actual painting time by approximately 20-25 percent and do what I believe to be a better job than I could do in the past, with a HUGH reduction on overspray or lack thereof. Not to mention the efficiency that goes along with it, don't get me wrong, there was overspray, but nothing compared to my previous airless paint sprayer; and an added bonus, I found the clean-up easier. I highly recommend this product for any homeowner/ business ownerStrath Wood

Unfortunately. The one I got was faulty. I found out after only one door. It had a faulty control module making it think it was overheating. I was going to exchange it for a new one but after I taking to American Airless and explaining the amount of work I had planned he guided me to a full sized X5. After using it to paint 10 doors and many more to do, I am glad I did. However, I am strongly considering buying a refurbished handheld airless like the VSP just for all the small oil based paint jobs I have like outdoor furniture. I trust American Airlines to provide provide quality refurbished products or make it good in the case of an ocasional faulty product.rw_761

I purchased the sprayer to paint an office desk. The desk was very large and I didn't want to use a roller/brush because I wanted a consistent finish wothout the need of an air compressor. I used a primer first, and although the primer was thick the sprayer did a good job of spraying the material. Then the paint itself went on rather well without any major difficulties. Pro's: -Easy to use -Covers large areas quickly -Priced accordingly to the market Con's: -Spray finish is not very smooth. Tends to leave orange peel on every coat. Recommend for trim, walls or doors that do not require a smooth, glass-like finish. -Due to the way the paint is sprayed, I had to turn the speed up to try and remove paint streaks. The sprayer does not spray continuously, so the user is force to be careful how they are applying each coat to try and remove paint streaks but still avoid running. -Has the tendency to clog and sputter when the container is around 25% full. I had to keep filling up the container at around 30% to insure this didn't happen. Notes: -Cleanup is similar to any other type of sprayer.rogeande2002

Highly recommend. It's a great product. Use latex directly out of the can (after running through a filter). Don't start at highest settings. Take is slow until you get used to it. Great for Doors, Cabinets and other small jobs. Can do walls too, but might want something w/ hoses to pick up directly from a bucket. But the spray quality is just as good. so If you want to do some walls, go for it. Great little gun. No more brush marks. Just remember to maintain and keep this thing clean or you will be dissapointed next time you use it. Enjoyjohnmargo1

Very pleased with paint results. Does use paint cup up quickly. Graco could be more informative on paint tips such as where and what tips they recommend. Tips from other guns are not interchangeable with this model. Not easy to locate alternate tips.panterror3

Where to start with this pos

1. First the bleed cap that is on top of the paint cup is always in the way.

The cup lid can be installed in multiple positions so most of the time the bleed lid is in the way.

Simple fix would have been to have the cup only install in one position.

2. When using the smaller dewalt battery be prepared and have multiple batteries charged and chargers ready to go. It burns through them.

The gun gets pretty heavy with the bigger battery… but is needed unless swapping batteries is your thing.

3. The cup is threaded onto the lid. This sucks for a couple reasons:

It better be tight tight tight or it will leak all over the place
Making the cup tight is a chore because the cup carrier wants to collapse and there is no good way to grip to tighten.

And for the good part- try to loosen the cup once it is tight!!! I’m no small dude and I have trouble unscrewing it!
Not to mention if you want to leave the lid attached to the gun and replace the cup it really makes this a pain.

Changing the cup is a mess always, just no good way to do it. paint just drains out of the gun the moment the cup and lid are removed.

The paint screen is pressed into place so if clogged got to remove the cup then wrestle the paint laden screen from its perch. Paint everywhere again.

The gun itself is made of the best paint absorbent plastic money can buy and the body has tons of angles and crevices for paint to latch onto. Making cleanup a mother if you want to keep your $600 gun looking nice. The gun should be smooth like the silver surfer! And made so paint does not stick to it.

Always amazes me how overspray sticks to everything but the coat has to be manipulated to stick.

So the only reason I thought this would be a good tool was because it was cordless, small, easy to setup and breakdown.

No no and no

Cleaning this thing is just as messy and cumbersome as painting with it.

And it better be clean room clean or forget using it again without some major trials and tribulations.

Bottom line, the gun is not worth any perceived time savings.

Just break out your apartment rig and get the job done.Brian McFarlin

I hate paying for anything I can do myself. Painting is one of those things. Work this sprayer I am in the process of painting all of my trim. The good: quality is excellent. The bad: You have to practice on a spare piece of you aren't a pro. Figure out the speed you need to move and setting the sprayer needs to be at. The ugly: Masking took 5-6 hours. Spraying took about 20 minutes. Also, research back rolling if you aren't a pro. All in all, I love it.devi0124

I always shy away from interior painting but given public health and quarantine stuff I took a stab at it. Took me about 15 minutes to get hang of it and Im not a good painter. I started in bathroom. Paints very even and also you can turn down the pressure in over head areas if you want. Clean up is easy, if you take a break make sure whip tip off. The best part was the cost savings, really saved my pocketbook on painting. I used less then paint supplier suggested and never waste at end of day. Very good product, if anything else Id say I wish it came with a larger “hopper” for paint, refilling is only slow part.JohnnyTx

I bought this sprayer to paint a 6-foot privacy fence with solid water-based stain. It took about 4 hours to fully paint 165 feet of 6-foot fence, and the sprayer worked perfectly without overheating. There was no need to thin the stain. It can spatter just a bit, but on the fence material it's completely unnoticeable once the stain dries. It took about 3.5 gallons of stain to cover the fence, and I didn't have any trouble with show-through. The sprayer is easy to handle, although it can be a bit heavy when the cup is full of paint. The instructions are clear. The only cons are: 1. it takes WAY more than 5 minutes to completely clean. It took about 10 minutes to clean after I had to stop for a while, and about 25 minutes to completely clean when I was all finished. 2. The overspray is a bit harder to control than I would have liked. But I'm happy with the sprayer, and with the results.dmcq

Great sprayer! I stained a large shed wall (12' x 20') from an extension ladder in less than one hour. It would have taken me all day with a brush and I couldn't have got the stain into cracks in the wood like I did with the sprayer. Cleanup was easy and quick. There are excellent utube videos on proper cleaning which I recommend.Leigh

We are hoping all parts are in package because box obviously had been open and sloppy taped back up. Even the plastic bag wrapping inside had been ripped open.John

Do Not Waist You’re $$$$
This is a use it one thin then put it in your garage and never use again type tools. At $200 this is an expensive one time paint job. I am meticulous about cleaning my tools. Putting it away cleaner then you start with is a must. So don’t blame poor operations on not cleaning. It will run for 20 -30 min before over heating and shut down. Then you need to wait 20-40 min to let it cool and restart. By then the spray tip has dried out and needs to be cleaned. It WILL NOT hold a vacuum and you MUST replace the valve after every use.
Spray quality when operating at its peak is marginal at best.alan chamberlin

Im a professional painter and have used graco products for years and even though i had very low expectations when buying this gun do to it being involved with the DIY serious, I still thought it would be half way decent. I'm shocked that graco would even put their name on this product, nothing close to a fine finish, hard to clean, and spits paint everywhere and will literally ruin whatever project you are doing. Waste of money and I will not purchase anything other than their top rated products from here on out. I'd give zero stars if I couldHewelt Jr Jeffrey

Not bad for the price, but I used it 3 times over the course of about 3 days, using water-based poly and cleaning it after each use. On the 4th day I went to use it again and it was sending air into the cup which was causing my liquid to bubble and overflow through the cup threads and run down the sides of the cup all over my hands and got a few big drip drops on my project. After further investigation it appears the seal between the cup and the body may have gone bad or broken?? How can this happen after such minimal use? I was about to spray the final coat on my project (32 barstools) when this happened so I had to make the 1-hour roundtrip drive to my closest Rockler to exchange it. They didn't have any more sprayers in stock but they said they could order one for me. Well, that wouldn't work because I needed to spray that day and deliver the 32 barstools a couple days later. So I ended up making another 3-hour round trip drive to the next closest Rockler to get a new one. So, kind of a bummer I had to waste so much time (4 hours) driving and put all those miles on my truck just for a $60 sprayer. I don't think Rockler sells any spare parts for this sprayer but the HomeRight website has them. I'd recommend ordering a couple replacement seals (they're cheap) just to be safe. It is a nice little sprayer though. Easy to use and made applying the clear poly a much quicker process than brushing (excluding the time it took to get the replacement sprayer, of course).seth

This is the most amazing sprayer. I bought one a couple of years ago when I refinished all the cabinets in my house. I had a friend that was getting ready to refinish her kitchen so I loaned it to her. Then I found I had a new project refinishing a pub table and chairs. I figured my friend would love to keep the sprayer as her home remodel continued, so I just bought myself a new one. And wow am I glad. The end result was absolutely amazing. I will never refinish furniture again without a sprayer. Best investment EVER!!!!!Cynthia

This was not a good experience: this sprayer is not very reliable as it depends highly on the exact viscosity of the material to be delivered. The method for adjusting the viscosity is time consuming and very messy. I used this sprayer once and that was the end of a bad experience; never touched it again.JULIAN

I bought this gun 6 weeks ago and just got around to spraying a fireplace surround with side bookcases I built. Outside of the one and only bottle of burbon I bought 50 years ago, this is the worst purchase I think I have made in recent memory. Sprayed a lot of things with compressed air in my life but talked myself into going airless for these 3 pieces after reading the reviews on multiple sites. A horrible tool is the only way to describe it. It's a spatter painter not a sprayer no matter how diligent you are with the adjustments. Keep a roller handy if this is the one you think will do the job.Romeo50

I've been with Wagner many, many years and have used primarily their sprayers. This particular sprayer caught my attention for a couple of reasons. One, it's dual material usage and two, the fact that it could be used indoors or out. The price on this model wasn't bad either considering all it's capable of doing. I originally bought this to paint and seal a trellis of my wife's and this sprayer was the perfect choice! It sprayed the material with ease, laid it right down where I wanted it and in the amount I wanted all while being surprisingly quiet! Additionally, this sprayer is easy to maintain and clean which is a real plus for me! I don't have time to spend the rest of my day cleaning a sprayer and Wagner with this sprayer made clean up a breeze. If you're considering buying a sprayer for the very first time or just need an occasional sprayer for those odd jobs, then this is the sprayer you want! It sprays both water and oil based paints and does so with great efficiency and is very stingy on the paint!phatdaddychas

If you're looking for a sprayer to never use, this is the right one. If you're looking for a sprayer to paint a fence, move along. I've attached a picture for your reference, but it took me about 3 hours to paint a stretch (half) of fence about 20 feet long. Impossible. I had to stop every few minutes to unclog, take apart, clean, or just investigate the machine to see what was wrong. I could not believe how troublesome and difficult it was to get this sprayer to do the job. I was spraying straight up and down so there was very little tilt or unevenness. The suction pipe kept getting clogged and there's no way to unclog it without taking the whole thing apart and blowing it out. Disappointing.jhc021

It has been many years since I used a paint sprayer. When this project came up, refinishing our master bath vanity, I felt as though I had never used one. I wanted this to come out with a fine, smooth finish without spending $500.00 or more on a sprayer. Reading many reviews and watching YouTube videos I was torn whether to buy one or not as the reviews were either very much for it with excellent results or very much against it because of various issues users were experiencing. After more research and a few phone calls to both Wagner and the paint manufacturer, Kilz, I decided to bite the bullet and get a Flexio 3000. I used Kilz Restoration Primer per the recommendation of Magnolia, whose latex paint I was using. Their advice, as well as Wagners, was to thin it 10%, which I did. I also decided to use Floetrol made by Flood at the rate of 4oz. per quart to allow the paint to level better. After mixing all, I then strained the paint to remove the possibility of lumps. Using the old doors of the vanity for practice, I developed my arm movement pretty well and moved on to spraying the new maple doors with the primer. Letting them dry overnight, I followed up the next day with two coats of finish paint. Surprisingly, I did not experience any paint runs. That in itself made me quite happy as my painting with spray cans usually results in runs. Overall, I was quite pleased with the finish. It was smooth and even. I know Wagner advertises a 5 minute clean-up, but I found it took a little longer for me, around 10 minutes. I wanted to make certain all parts were cleaned well and ready to use for my next project, refinishing my dining room table with stain and varnish. Although I took longer to clean the sprayer, it was an easy process. I did not find it overly heavy to hold during the project, although if I was to buy another paint sprayer, I would seriously consider the Flexio 5000 if I was going to use a sprayer on a more frequent basis. There is one feature I wish Wagner could devise on their spray tips and that would be some way of rotating the tube in the paint cup to different positions without having to unscrew the cup, get messy trying to rotate the tube, clean up and screw the cup back on. I've given it some thought and feel it can easily be done. That would be very handy as, besides the vanity doors and cabinet, I also painted a bathroom wall cabinet that had 3 cubbies, two doors and inner shelves. Moving the sprayer around to get in all the nooks and crannies would have been much faster with this feature. Bottom line – would I recommend this sprayer? Yes, I would, to any DIY'er looking for a decent paint sprayer at a reasonable price.RalphT

Paint sprayer? Hair dryer? Boat anchor? Absolutely hands down the worst hand power tool purchase I ever made I had been dreaming of owning something like this since I bought my house years ago and this thing is garbage made as cheaply as humanly possible it is louder than an hair dryer heavier than Thor’s hammer and built like a McDonald’s cardboard toy I mean I get it’s a cheaper consumer product but I expect something better for 170 dollars. I was literally tired of holding this behemoth before I finally got it adjusted to where I could somewhat spray with it then it was so incredibly inconsistent and then it started spitting everywhere after about 5 more minutes didn’t even get a whole wall done and at that point all the time and effort of setting up and tinkering I could have had half the room done! Then the dang thing starts spitting and splattering possibly because I tipped it up a little to far but I go to pull it apart from the turbine and paint shoots out into the turbine…..so I get it says not to tilt but I only slightly tilted it it wasn’t like I was spraying ceilings and obviously it’s a poor design but in the end this product has become the first powered hand tool I have ever returned on the same day I had purchased it!Kody walker

I reviewed the FLEXiO 3000 and I currently have a couple other paint sprayers including the FLEXiO 5000. I used the FLEXiO 3000 with Sherwin Williams’ SHOWCASE Stain-Blocking Paint & Primer on a basement drywall project. This was a project for entertaining my 3 year old daughter as she was getting stay-at-home stir craziness and it was not the nicest weather to be outside. So, I did not do all the walls with the paint sprayer as I was not confident that she would not have sprayed herself or items that should not have been sprayed like the dogs. However, I did notice significant speed improvement on using the paint sprayer verse a roller for the walls. It was at least 3/4th faster with the FLEXiO 3000 verse a pain roller. The advantages of the FLEXiO 3000: – It was significantly faster to put paint on the walls compared to a roller and I noticed the paint spread more evenly than traditional roller. – Cleaning the paint sprayer was easier and faster than paint rollers and brushes where it took only 5 minutes to clean the paint sprayer. o Recommendation: Having a wire brush helps cleaning up the paint sprayer when paint as solidify. – No noticeable over spraying with the FLEXiO 3000 and I felt comfortable using this sprayer inside the house. – Utilizing just an extension cord allowed me to maneuver the paint sprayer easier than utilizing a hose like the FLEXiO 5000. – The FLEXiO 3000 felt like it was made out of durable material that would last for a while. The disadvantages of the FLEXiO 3000: – The FLEXiO 3000 had significant more weight at the handle as all components are built in the handle instead of having external components like the FLEXiO 5000 which would cause additional fatigue during spraying. – While the FLEXiO 3000 sprayer felt like it was built well the storage case for the sprayer is flimsy and feels like the tabs for closing the case will break with the slightest pressure. Overall, I would recommend this sprayer based on the speed and evenness of applying paint and the convenience the sprayer provides over traditional paint equipment. The speed of cleaning the sprayer verse a roller or brush is huge advantage. I would have given this paint sprayer 5 stars if it wasn't for the poor quality of the storage case and it almost seems like the storage case was an afterthought.deweaver2

I painted all of the walls and ceiling of a 1350 square foot garage/shop in one days time, including masking all doors and windows and cleaning the sprayer. I did all the work myself and used about 13 gallons of unthinned latex. I am not a professional painter but have used an airless sprayer before. If you have a large area to paint and don[t have to change colors too many times an airless is the way to go. if you are only applying a couple gallons an HVLP or roller would be my suggestion. I would say that this sprayer paid for itself on this one job. Since Harbor Freight tells you all about what this thing does right I'm going to tell you what they left out. First of all, they claim it will handle a 517 tip. I think this is a stretch. While the tip worked fine for the first 5 gallons or so, it began blowing out after that. the pump couldn't keep the pressure up because the opening was a bit too large. I dropped back to a 515 and finished the job with no problems. Secondly, the gun trigger pinches your hand every time you squeeze it. It's not dangerous but very annoying. Finally, spraying with an airless pretty much requires that you present the gun squarely to the surface being painted. On an 8' or 9' wall that means standing on a ladder or walkboard to get the gun square with the surface. Harbor Freight sells extensions for the tip but doesn't offer a swivel for the end of the extension to keep the tip square with the wall. If you are going to be painting over your head I suggest a swivel tip addapter from Graco or Wagner along with one of the very inexpensive extensions from HF. I was very impressed with this little sprayer for the price. I am a general contractor and home builder with 40 years experience. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the pinch at the trigger. this is just poor design and shouldn't have happened. Other than that It is a great little unit and I recommend it.Ken

I've used a few brand "G" sprayers borrowed from other people so I knew what to expect. My house has wood siding and it's due to be re-stained and I knew I wasn't going to try it by hand… So, with sale coupon in hand I pick up the APS1. So far I've only had a few small jobs and it's performed mostly as expected. I did manage to lock the trigger with the unit running, which is both a good and bad thing. Good if you can take advantage of it, but bad when you don't expect it. I will say this, if you're not sure what sprayer to get and you only plan on spraying a gallon here, a gallon there do not get this. This is for when you want to do big jobs and draw from a 5 gal bucket. It empties gallons in minutes and you spend more time cleaning than you do painting. The occasional small job here and there, sure, it works fine and it's just annoying to have to spend more time cleaning than painting, but if that's all you wanted to do… I would get the handheld for that. Next downside – sort of, it puts a lot of paint in the air. If you are painting inside you better cover everything you can or you'll get overspray everywhere. If you think you're going to pick this up and do a quick paintjob you're not. This is not a fault of the sprayer, but just a byproduct of spraying in general. The times I used this type of sprayer were in empty houses and it was the fastest way to paint the house. If you're juggling the normal amount of stuff in a house you'll have a giant mess on your hands. I can't wait to throw a few 5-gal buckets at this and stain my house. I'll probably even paint the stucco on the lower part while I'm at it.David

I have a ton of paint to lay in my 259YO house I'm restoring, a brush and roller were not going to cut it. I looked at a ton of these in various price ranges and kept coming back to this one. Get the wand extension! You can spray a ceiling in minutes without a ladder. I went all out and got the cleaning kits, fluids, nozzles, 50'hose and it was still less then half the price of a big box brand. Here's the thing, it just works. That simple, cleanup takes minutes. Drawing from the paint can is a pleasure. The hand truck design makes it simple to move and if you get the 50' hose, you'll never need to move it at all except to the next job. This was my first airless sprayer and there's really not much of a learning curve. Coverage is much better using less paint then traditional methods. It's nice and lightweight as well. I painted two large rooms including the ceilings using three different colors in under two hours start to finish. I did practice using some leftover paint on a garage wall before I took it into the house. It's designed pretty idiot proof so even a newbie can lay paint easily. I really don't know what else to say, It's a great machine, it does the job, and everything you need to clean and maintain it is cheap and easy to use. Love the garden hose hook up, great touch. No drips, no splatter, no runs, and about half the paint of a roller. Nuff said!Elkington House

I received the Flexio 5000 as part of the Review Crew. I tried it out for the first time this weekend when I stained a large deck. Here are some things that stood out to me. With the Flexio, the compressor is separate from the spray gun and they are connected by a 12 foot hose. The compressor is very quiet. Two spray guns are included with it, one for larger jobs and one for detail or smaller jobs. I tried both spray guns. Controls are on the gun, including power, air pressure and spray pattern. I started with the larger spray gun and quickly learned that it takes a minute to get the pressure adjusted correctly for the material you are spraying. Have a sheet of plywood handy for practice runs. The trigger was uncomfortable until I realized it was a two finger trigger. The paint reservoir is a good size and last a good amount of time. Both spray guns allow for spraying in any direction. Spraying the deck floor was quick and easy with no issue pointing the sprayer almost straight down. I never lost pressure and one nice feature is when you run out of paint you don’t get splatter, just air. Also when you refill there is no splatter when starting back up. The hose was getting in the way when spraying the floorboards so I threw iit over my shoulder and the problem was solved. I started on the railings and spindles with the larger gun using the narrow spray setting but there was still to much overspray. I switched to the detail gun and it worked very well with lilttle overspray. The paint reservoirs screw onto the gun and it can be a little awkward to get it in place when full. I managed to get through the job without dropping it. Clean up was very easy with very few parts to disassemble. A nice feature is that the compressor box doubles as a carrying case and both guns and the hose fit in it, that is if you can master the right way to wrap the hose. The Flexio worked very well for me. I was worried the hose might be a problem but it wasn’t and the compressor is so light that you can pull it with the hose when you need more reach. I imagine the Flexio would work great for interior projects as you could set the compressor in the middle of most rooms and not have to move it. My wife also tried out the Flexio and liked it. I was very pleased with my first use of the Flexio.WYO99

I just finished painting the walls and ceiling of a garage addition we put on our house using the Flexio 5000. I had some trouble initially with the trigger on the paint sprayer that caused me a few frustrating hours until I figured out what was going on. After that, it worked great and I painted 1,700 square feet using 8 ½ gallons of latex paint with no problems at all. The hose was long enough (barely) that I could reach the 13’ ceiling and that was a real convenience. I was very pleased with the result. It took longer to cover that square footage than advertised, even with the material flow and air pressure on their maximum settings, but was definitely easier and faster than using a roller and brushes. The paint was very easy to control with virtually no overspray and the finished result looked great. I realized there was a learning curve and I definitely got better with experience, both with using the sprayer and cleaning the unit. The problem I had with the trigger when I first started is that there is a set screw on the yellow part of the trigger assembly that was preventing the maximum flow of material with the material flow control on its maximum setting, causing the paint flow to be frustratingly slow. I couldn't find any reference to it in the owner's manual. Once I figured out what was happening and turned that screw all the way in, the sprayer worked fine and I was able to get the job done efficiently and well. Overall, the unit performed very well and I am happy.Brakeman2

I used my brand new Flexio 5000 to spray both sides of 115 feet of cedar fencing with a BEHR semi-transparent stain. I was able to complete the entire project in 2 days, and it looks great! I read the instructions closely and experimented with the adjustment controls until the flow was just right for my stain. Cleanup was easy at the end of each day! I recommend cleaning the sprayer in the middle of a long project to ensure a quality spray pattern. I also contacted Wagner customer support about some minor issues I experienced during the process, and found them to be very responsive and helpful! 5 stars!Thom

I bought this sprayer to paint our master bathroom cabinet doors and drawer fronts (28 total plus two solid core room doors). I have a larger Graco airless sprayer, but I am no expert. I was concerned about needing under one gallon of paint and just filling the sprayers hose for a rather small job. The 360 gave me the confidence to do this job and have plenty of paint with one gallon. I painted all the cabinets doors and drawers and two doors and hd pint left over. The crazy thing is, they look like they were painted by a pro. We are so happy we tackled this job ourselves, rather than contracting the work and now have a sprayer to use on all of our other small projects (at a fraction of the cost). This is a great sprayer, easy to use and easy to clean. I look forward to doing some refurbishing of some older furniture we inherited and see how stain sprays.ImNoPro

We were asked to try this sprayer and we were thrilled ! We have owned many graco sprayers but this has become one of our favorite go-to hand held sprayers . It provides a flawless finish , smooth coverage and it doesn’t overheat . We like it most for accent walls .Would Wood Work

I spent over 30 hrs preping to try and get a good result on my cabinets. It only took about 15 minutes to ruin all that work with this sprayer. Instructions said if you have an odd spray pattern to adjust the speed. Well, this model does not have a speed adjustment. To get an even coat on what you’re spraying you have to make several passes then the paint starts running in some areas. Save your money and do your project by hand or by a better model. If zero stars was an option that’s what this item would be getting.Unsatisfied

I just got the Control Stainer 350 and used it to stain a section of fence. Instructions were straight forward which made setup and prep very easy. The material container holds a lot of stain and has a large opening. No mess when filling it, even from a 5 gallon bucket. The power switch is accessible regardless of which hand you are using. The noise is minimal, no clacking, only the sound of the compressor which seemed equivalent to a small shop vac. I think I could have used my earbuds without turning them up very loud. When triggered, the spray pattern was very even with hardly any priming. I sprayed at angles both horizontally and vertically with no loss in consistently. Make sure to align the pick up tube according to the angle you will be spraying. The spray pattern was concise and there was little overspray as there are width of spray settings, material flow settings, and adjustments for spraying vertically or horizontally. All are easily accessible and simple to adjust. I didn’t end of covered in stain which is not the case when I am brushing or rolling. I finished the job quickly and clean up was simple. Just a few parts to disassemble and clean with mineral spirits. The Control Stainer 350 makes staining quick and easy and provides great results.Wil G

Today I finally got to try out my new Wagner Control Stainer 350. My wife and I have been putting up a privacy fence for several months and she was adamant about having it stained. I have used paint sprayers and wasn’t happy with them at all. Either they were very loud or instead of spraying paint, they spit paint. Over the last couple of days, I read the instructions more than once to make sure I was comfortable with the sprayer and how it worked. It was real easy to assemble, and as the instructions indicated I first tried it out with water. I filled the container with stain and made all the settings as per instructions. I was pleasantly surprised how simple it was to work with. It took me about ten minutes to stain two and a half sections of fence. At first I thought it was a little too heavy but quickly got used to that. It was very easy to use and did an excellent job. It was not as loud as I thought it would be and the adjustments that you can make on the tip as well as the amount of stain that will be applied makes the job look great. I only have one small complaint, and that is the placement of the on/off switch. My hands are big, and a few times I hit the switch and turned the sprayer off. Cleanup was a breeze, the sprayer comes apart into several pieces and I washed them with warm soapy water and rinsed them off and that was it. The experience I had with the stainer 350 was far better than any other sprayer I have used in the past. I give this sprayer a 10 out of 10 and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to stain a fence or deck.Thomas B

After much delay due to being on vacation and corona virus, I was finally able to finish my project and get to use the Wagner 350. The project was the building of two full size wooden Adirondack chairs. These chairs would be the ideal subject to test the abilities of the sprayer. Upon opening the box there were two items that were helpful in setting up the Wagner 350. The first was a clear instruction manual. The manual had very specific instructions how to set-up the sprayer. It also explained how to use and clean the machine. You don’t often find instructional manuals that are this helpful. The second item was the practice sheet. This proved helpful when it came time to learn how to spray properly. The box even included a small cleaning brush which was helpful when it came time to clean the nozzle and a small envelope of Vaseline lubricant for the O ring that attached the paint container to the motor housing. As far as the ergonomics of the Wagner 350 goes there were two problems, I found, that made the machine awkward to hold and that caused fatigue after a short while using it. The “Lock N Go” tap rested on the middle finger knuckle. Because the knuckle was directly under the tab any motion used to manipulate the sprayer caused the knuckle to become irritated and I had to stop frequently to take the pressure off the finger. I finally adjusted my grip so that the index and middle finger were on the trigger leaving the ring finger under the “Lock N Go” tab which still became irritated but not as much. When gripping the machine, most of the weight balanced on the webbing between the thumb and index finger. The webbing became irritated after using the 350 for a short while. The machine has a good overall balance and even when filled with liquid it didn’t tilt up or down but stayed level. Of course, the ultimate test of the machine would be actually using it. I finally completed building two full size Adirondack chairs. They were made from 1 inch cedar wood. Because of the number of slats and curves the chairs would be difficult to paint with a brush. This made them an ideal candidate to use a spray gun on. Before actually painting the chairs, I practiced using the Wagner 350 practice sheet. The sheet was very helpful to learn the correct way to apply the “paint”. You learned the correct way to spray horizontally and vertically. How to adjust the width of the spray and the correct distance to hold the sprayer. If you have never used a sprayer before, I suggest you not skip this practice test. The chairs were to receive 3 coats of outdoor spar urethane varnish. Each coat was left to dry 24 hours and between coats the chairs were sanded down with 400 grit sandpaper. The day I started it was clear, windless and in the high 70s. Before staring on the chairs, I sprayed a couple of boards just to get the feel of the spray gun. Once I felt confident using the 350, I started on the chairs. What was amazing was how easy the machine was to use and how fast it took to do one chair. The first one took 20 minutes and the second one about 15 minutes. I let them dry 24 hours, sanded them and did the spray job two more time. The final result was chairs that had no streaks, no drip marks and looked beautiful. Clean-up was easy. The container was rinsed with warm water as per the manufacturer’s instructions and I sprayed warm water through the nozzle to clean it. Pros for the Wagner 350. Clear instructions regarding set-up and usage. Machine was easy to use. Easy to adjust the spray from horizontal to vertical. Easy to adjust the width of the spray. Quick learning curve. Cons for the Wagner 350. Need to modify the grip and the Lock N Go tap area to prevent hand irritation. Over all I was pleased with the results of the Wagner 350 and recommend it for light spraying projects.SI Bob

Easy to use if you follow instructions – take the bad reviews with a grain of salt. Make sure you look up the ratio of water that you need prior to spraying.. you might need to do some math. Make sure to immediately clean when you’re done for the day. The tutorial on YouTube for this item is very easy to watch also. Make sure to check your nozzle every five minutes or so to make sure no clogging is happening.Caitlin

I chose this Wagner Home Decor Sprayer to receive and honestly give my opinion about it as a Walmart Spark reviewer. I'm so glad I chose this product…it was just what I needed! Firstly, it is so easy to put together- basically attach the hoses, fill the paint container, add some water (if you are using a water based paint/stain as I was), plug it in and go. The Owner's Manual is very detailed with all the instructions on how to fill the container using the notch guide to add water/mineral spirits to thin the mixture by 10% – which makes the spray material the perfect consistency to flow smoothly thru the unit while giving you awesome coverage on your project. I love that the manufacturer also provided a big poster to use for practice using the sprayer.. to get a feel for how to adjust the spray pattern (by turning the 'air cap ears' you can adjust to wide, tall, or narrow areas) I actually used just plain water first to test it out on the side of my house (my son said- "hey, it's like a mini power washer!" :)- I wanted to check it out and get a feel for the sprayer just to practice without wasting any paint. The motor is powerful and thankfully very quiet. This sprayer worked awesome for the project I had given up on previously when I got frustrated trying to use a paint brush to refurbish an old, large cooler stand my husband had found on one of his neighborhood "treasure hunts" (as we call his garbage picking 🙂 The wooden slates on this portable cooler stand are fairly close together (closer than stockade fence pickets). Trying to use a paint brush to get in between the slats was impossible. The old raw, weathered wood was too unsightly to leave unprotected after I had sanded it- the inside of the slats had to be sealed along with the rest of the top/sides/underneath parts. I even, unsuccessfully, tried using paint on cotton swabs to paint in between those slats! This Wagner sprayer was exactly what I needed. I used the narrow setting to get in between the slats and then easily switched to the wide pattern to give the whole wood top a nice, even once over. Applying & drying time were also pleasantly reduced compared to the hassle of the first hand painted coat. Clean up was a breeze (unlike trying to clean paint soaked brushes). The sprayer looked like brand new when I was done- everything cleaned like Teflon 🙂 As a bonus, the manufacturer also enclosed a card for a free paint storage cup and lid if you complete a short survey- so worth it not to have to keep/store a small amount of leftover paint for touch ups in a gallon container.mommaceta5

This is my first sprayer and it was purchased to complete a home cabinet project. I was dissatisfied with the results of roller and brush finishes. After three careful attempts, I decided to try a sprayer. I am very experienced with using brushes and rollers and own quality products and used a high quality new, latex paint. I was upset with my first attempt using the Home Decor paint sprayer and considered returning it. However, after reviewing a few youtube videos and practicing with this sprayer, my results now are top notch professional quality. The following only works if you have taken the necessary steps (cleaned, sanded and removed all dust) to prepare a suitable surface. You MUST understand the following to be happy with this product: 1. know the consistencies of the products (paint, stain) you are using, that work best for application: with a little practice you will know how the paint looks and feels rather then just going off a predetermined measurement. 2. Stir the product well; make sure it is fully blended (latex / water or oil base / mineral spirits). 3. Use a paint strainer for older paints. I now use a strainer for all products. -costs a buck for four strainers. 4. Know how the sprayer works: practice application, setting adjustments and technique and wait for your work to dry in order to see the finished product. Then, make any necessary adjustments. Repeat this until you're satisfied with your work. 5. Sand smooth between coats. I use 220 grit. 6. Clean your sprayer immediately after you are finished with your work or as soon as you see signs of clogging. The cup that comes with the Home Decor Sprayer covers a large surface area. If you are using multiple cups for your project, you probably need a bigger sprayer. I disassemble and clean mine after each cup application. It's fast, easy and saves you time and aggravation in the long run. Bottom line: If you put in the time (practice) you will be 100% satisfied with this product. Brushes and rollers still have their uses but, I only wished I tried a sprayer sooner. I've used this sprayer several times now and have become confident with it's use and very satisfied with the overall quality. I would not consider using it to spray my entire home but, it is perfect for: cabinets, doors, windows and furniture and perhaps a room or two.BGHome

Lo he estrenado esta maana. Como la pintura era esmalte he dejado la boquilla-difusor en disolvente para limpiarla. Dos horas despus la he encontrado deshecha, inservible. No lo entiendo. Psimo material.mavalient_64

My opinion no buy sprayer no work the money No pressure you buy it use it before 30 days I wait 6 weeks and now no way to return it Waste of money well that's my opinionElfeo