The Best Paint Sprayers You Can Buy Online
If you want an even, seamless paint application, put the roller down and opt for a sprayer instead. From covering large swaths of exterior surface area to tackling small tasks like staining furniture, a paint sprayer is a must-have tool for your next DIY project—but which one is right for you?
Consider how big your project is, and go from there. Joshua Bartlett, owner of I’ll Just Fix It Myself, says airless paint sprayers are best for bigger projects, pneumatic paint sprayers are best for small projects like furniture or cabinets, and HPLV paint sprayers are best for small to medium projects.
To find the best paint sprayers for every skill level and project size, we researched popular options of every type, comparing spray tips, flow rate, ease of use, price, and more. For expert insight, we spoke with Bartlett as well as Darren Smith, director of Mackay Pro Painters.
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It has less overspray, even with unthinned paints and stains.
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The power cord is short.
Ready to upgrade your paint roller? The Graco Magnum 257025 Project Painter Plus Paint Sprayer is a great alternative for DIYers ready to tackle larger projects. It features a high-pressure stainless steel piston pump that sprays even unthinned paints with no problem. The TrueAirless Spray Tip allows for a softer finish with less overspray, so even beginners will have a short learning curve.
This sprayer is good for both interior and exterior paint projects. It will certainly make painting rooms and staining cabinets far less daunting than if you were using traditional brushes and rollers. However, you can also attach up to 50 feet of paint hose, so this tool is just the ticket for completing large outdoor projects, from home exteriors to fences to decks and other large yard structures.
It’s simple to get started, too—just insert the flexible suction tube directly into a 1- or 5-gallon paint bucket and you’re ready to go. Cleanup is easy—all you need to do is attach it to a garden hose and flush it out. It’s got storage compartments to stow the gun, additional spray tips, and a power cord. There’s even a pail hook so you can keep everything together for easy storage and portability.
Tank Volume: 1-5 gallon paint can | Tip Size: 0.015 inches | Project Size: Large projects | Weight: 15 pounds
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It offers great control, so it’s easy to use for beginners.
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The tank is small, so it’s only good for smaller projects.
Instead of using a paintbrush to stain your deck or seal your patio furniture, opt for this inexpensive, easy-to-use paint sprayer. The HVLP spray gun combines control with efficiency so you can take on DIY painting projects like a pro. HVLP stands for “high-volume, low-pressure,” meaning that while it uses a higher volume of air to spray the paint, it is done so at lower pressure for better efficiency. In addition to being budget-friendly, this Wagner paint sprayer is also beginner-friendly, thanks to the control nozzle that creates a consistent, smooth spray.
It doesn’t come with spray tips—instead, it has three different spray patterns accessed by the rotating air cap. The adjuster can increase or decrease flow to minimize overspray and messes.
This pick is ideal for lighter coatings such as stain, varnish, urethane, sealers, and enamels because it applies a thin coat at a rate of 4.1 ounces per minute. It's also lightweight, so you won’t feel arm or hand fatigue while you work. This compact paint sprayer doesn’t take much time to set up or clean up, either—the design has minimal parts, and there isn’t a lot to clean.
Tank Volume: 1 quart | Tip Size: None (it has a rotating air cap instead) | Project Size: Small | Weight: 3.56 pounds
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