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Can you use a paint sprayer with oil-based paint?

Ian4
Just Starting Out

Can you use a paint sprayer with oil-based paint?

Can a paint sprayer be used for oil based paints

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Paint sprayers

Hi @Ian4,

 

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you join us.

 

Yes, most modern paint sprayers can be used with oil-based paints, but it is still worth verifying with the manufacturer of the specific paint sprayer if this is possible.

 

Do you have a specific paint sprayer in mind? 

 

The product manual will likely indicate how to go about spraying oil-based paint using their sprayer. You may need to use a thinning product such as DIGGERS All Purpose Thinner to thin the paint and allow it to be sprayed.

 

Please remember to wear personal protective equipment, including a mask or respirator when spraying paint.

 

You might like to check out How to paint like a professional for some guidance on how to achieve the best result possible.

 

Let me know if you have any further questions.

 

Jacob

 

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