Dealing with the Dreaded Overspray
Picture this: you’re looking to invest in a spray finishing system. You do your research and find out that High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) spray systems and spray guns are among the most efficient ones on the market. And that’s
Sand Like A Pro
If there’s one topic that I keep receiving emails and queries about, it’s the “when”, “what grit and medium” and “how to” of sanding stained or clear coated work. Before jumping into reading my article, if you haven’t yet done
Spraying Tips and Pointers
There are a lot of products you can spray with a turbine system, so everything from thick paint to polyurethane is possible. Today I want to focus on two clear topcoats in particular… lacquer and shellac. These are two of
2 Minute / 2 Ounce Spray Gun Cleaning Method
There are a lot of products you can spray with a turbine system, so everything from thick paint to polyurethane is possible. Today I want to focus on two clear topcoats in particular… lacquer and shellac. These are two of
Sanding: A Key Part of Finishing Prep
If there’s one thing finishers agree on, it’s that finishing prep is one of the most important steps to achieving a professional finish. But it ranks on the fun scale right there with toothaches. In this article I’ll give you
Spraying Clear Topcoat Finishes
There are a lot of products you can spray with a turbine system, so everything from thick paint to polyurethane is possible. Today I want to focus on two clear topcoats in particular… lacquer and shellac. These are two of
Spraying Benjamin Moore’s Advance
Today’s modern waterborne hybrid acrylic paints have become one of my favourite go-to finishes for adding colour to my furniture and cabinetry projects. And for good reason: they’re readily available, come in a wide range of colour and sheen, are
Setting Up a Turbine to Spray
A turbine spray system is a different animal than a compressor based system, and can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the features. Let’s run down the typical components and do some quick checks and adjustments to get
Turbine and Air Compressor Maintenance
Today’s well engineered and manufactured turbines and air compressors are so reliable and capable of operating with a minimum of attention that we tend to forget about them. That is, until they break down, causing work interruptions and costly repairs.
Selecting the Right Air Cap Set for your Sprayer
Whether you’re running a turbine sprayer with the T-series spray guns, or a compressor driven spray gun, you’ll want to have a selection of air cap sets available for different spraying applications.