Wagner Power Plus Review & Giveaway

I was recently contacted about doing a review for the Wagner Power Plus Paint Sprayer.  As most of you know, I generally use a different paint sprayer. I have never used an electric sprayer before. 

I had to wait a few days to test drive this paint sprayer due to temps over 100 degrees. We all know I don’t deal well with the heat.  On Labor Day we had some much more tolerable weather!

My cousin Kay gave me a couple of random chairs to use in my kitchen.  I sanded them a little and gathered another lone chair from the garage.

First I sprayed them with an oops primer, probably not the ideal color for white chairs, but I use what I have.  (I recommend keeping a small brush handy in case you have runs or drips)

After a nice coat of primer, I sprayed the chairs with a coat of Dutch Boy Refresh (Sweetened White).  I’m near the end of this paint, so it looks like I may only be able to have two guests for dinner.  hahaha

The two chairs on the left are from Cousin Kay, the one on the right was given to me by my sister a couple of years ago.

While I was testing the sprayer, I put a coat of primer on this shutter (louvered door).  If you’ve ever painted louvers with a brush, you know how difficult it can be. I must say it was a breeze with the Wagner Power Plus Paint Sprayer.

• Wagner’s exclusive EZ Tilt™ technology allows the user to spray in any direction with continuous flow due to a flexible suction tube, which goes to where paint is in the cup – no matter which way the sprayer is pointed, thus ensuring a more professional finish. Other sprayers, without EZ Tilt™ technology, draw air as the cup level goes down and the gun is tilted resulting in spitting or stopping of the sprayer.
• Also equipped with an Optimus™ Dual Tip, the Power Painter^® has two jets that create a vacuum, drawing more paint into the spray pattern, and delivering a better finish and more even uniform paint coverage than a brush, roller or round tip sprayer.
• The Power Painter^® line features a revolutionary design with a new easy lock paint cup and multi-directional paint siphon tube, allowing the user to easily load and refill paint. All models are built with tungsten carbide components, from the cylinder to the spray tip. These models can handle everything from stains and sealers to un-thinned exterior latex paint, allowing users to complete any type of project in less time, with professional results.
• The Power Painter^® line is the only airless high-pressure paint sprayer equipped with speed and paint stain selections, which allows the user to quickly complete multiple projects with just one tool. In addition, each model features a set-up time of less than five minutes and a clean-up time of less than ten.

 

How did I like this new paint sprayer?

Pros

• It is quick!
• Easy to use
• Not too complicated to clean
• Sprays at an angle due to the unique flex tube
• No compressor to lug around
• Less fog and smell than with my HVLP sprayer (I think a painter’s mask would be sufficient as opposed to the large respirator I normally wear)

Cons

• It is heavy-at first I thought it was going to be too heavy and painful for my carpal tunnel syndrome in my right hand. However after I started using it, I quickly realized that I could (very naturally) support it with my left hand.
• Overspray, being used to an HLVP sprayer, I was surprised by the amount of overspray during the first round (primer). When I painted the chairs with the white paint, I arranged them differently and took advantage of the overspray. (see picture above)
• I had to fill the cup too often, I expect this to get better with practice.

Now for the fantastic news!  To celebrate the unofficial end of summer, Wagner is giving two of my readers their very own Wagner Power Painter Plus (MSRP $129.99). Each winner will also receive a DeckMate  for staining or sealing.

How to enter:

Leave a comment  -- the comment should summarize your “project in need” that a Wagner Power Painter could help you complete before fall/winter. Winners agree to  try out the Wagner Power Painter Max  and post a brief review along with their “before and after” photos right here on this ole blog.  Sounds easy, right?  I know you have something you need to paint and or stain before winter sets in!

Limit one entry per person. Giveaway begins today and ends Wednesday September 14 at 10:00 PM EST. Two winners will be chosen using Random.org from eligible entries.  Must be 18, US residents only.

gail

 

Although I was supplied with a Wagner Power Plus, I received no other compensation for this post and the opinions are my own, your results may vary.