The Best Paint Sprayer. GRACO ULTRA HANDHELD. Painting Small Projects
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Graco Ultra Handheld being used to paint a small project. Spraying mist coat and painting a bathroom ceiling. The best paint sprayer to compliment bigger airless spray pumps.
Mist coating new plaster and painting a small ceiling with fully tiled walls can traditionally be tricky to paint. See how to mask a room to spray, quickly and efficiently with Tesa. Using Tesa 4334 Precision Mask, first to mask the cut line. Then masking tips and tricks using Tesa Easy Cover Precision Masking Film (2600mm), which will provide ceiling to floor protection. See masking tips to cover all bathroom fixtures / fittings, enabling the ceiling to be sprayed quickly and cleanly.
Finally, you’ll see how PaintHQ wraps up the Graco Cordless unit after spraying to take home and clean. Saving you time on the job site.
To summarise, the Graco Cordless Paint Sprayer, when used correctly to spray small projects or sprayed touch ups, will work for you time and time again. They’re an excellent compliment to bigger spray pumps, and will last if not overworked and cleaned properly.
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Paint HQ Graco and a drop of Tesa…..a marriage made in heaven great job my friend
Haha you have a cool way with words 😎 ..Thank you brother 🙏
Loving the versatility of using different machines on different projects just goes to show how spraying is the way forward in the trade good video Pete
Thank you Roger.. very true my friend 😆 ..thanks for your feedback, really appreciate the support 🙏
Another great video Pete. At last someone showing exactly how to use and just as important, care for the Ultra handheld!
Hey Mike, thank you sir 🙏 ..very much appreciate the support 👏👍
Hi Pete, Great video, thanks for posting. Having studied all your videos I thought I’d learned most things, but there’s always a nugget to be found. For me it was your use of the letter opener to cut the pre-taped film. I used this film once and got in an awful mess trying to cut it with a Stanley knife! Lesson learned. With thanks and best wishes, Rob
Hey Rob, that’s great to hear my friend.. and I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you for the support you’ve shown the PaintHQ channel, right from the the start 🙏 ..You’re a diamond 👏👏👏😆
Very satisfying when pulling the tape off and seeing sharp lines in the paint
Thank you buddy.. yeah it’s a very rewarding part of the process 👍😆
Hi Pete, great to see you with another video. I can honestly say the ultra is my most used item in my Armoury. I hear people saying it's broken on them after about 20ltrs of paint. I'm easily into three figures now with the same pump. I can blast out a full house of moulded coving and ceilings roses etc in no time (no power on some old houses being rebuilt so i cannot use the gx21). I don't do it all in one go because of the pressure on the machine but I've not had one single problem with mine. Cleaned every time and pump armour every use. Feature walls, bathroom ceilings, doors & frames. Did some fascia & soffit not long ago..... You look after the tools and they will look after you. It's paid for itself 100 times over already buddy 👍🏻
Hi daniel have you looked at the graco gxff cordless machine it looks superb and would be ideal where there is no power and it could handle more spraying
@@eddiecotter7201 I've got a gx21 which was just bought before the cordless was released. It'll be a bit of a money waste to purchase the cordless unit unless I could sell my gx for decent money so to speak.
Hi Daniel, you’re very wise and thank you for a great insight into how you’re using and looking after your handheld.. it’s awesome to hear you’re having plenty of success my friend 🙏
@@danielwoolcock7267 of course yes unless you could trade it in against the cordless model but not sure if the sellers accept trade ins
@@eddiecotter7201 not as I know to. But I do know a cordless would benefit me better. I sprayed a gate at the front of a driveway the other day. 13ft x 8ft. Had to have a 20m cable trailing across the driveway which causes sisters to lose power.
Awesome Pete. Thanks for the tips again. Always learning
Always a pleasure.. and always great to hear from you buddy 😆
Well done pete you got a really nice clean line where the ceiling meets the grout and some really cool tips on how to keep the plastic film in place using tape doubled over,excellent stuff,the full length plastic film is great for covering the whole room too,I have the graco ultra max myself and watching your video inspires me to use it on the next small ceiling job where normally I use a brush and roller
Hi Edmond, yeah over the years I’ve completed many ceilings like this with a brush / roller.. it was very time consuming and tricky.. in comparison it’s a quick process to mask and everything automatically gets protected.. like I say it’s worth getting it right first time and tacking down potential problem areas.. then simply spray 😆 ..Plus I much prefer cleaning the handheld out Vs a brush / roller / tray / scuttle etc 😆 ..go for it my friend 👍 Keep in touch and let me know how you get on.. regards Pete
Great video as always Pete, similar to a comment below, I’ve used mine a bit (nowhere near as much as you) and I need a new pump already as it takes so much to clean it, that’s why I think the GX21 is easier as just attached to hosepipe. Nice result on the ceiling though. All the best
Hi Steve, you’re so kind, I appreciate your feedback.. so glad you’re having success with the GX21 and you’ve embraced spraying.. you’re doing great my friend 🙏 ..regards Pete
Hay bro I’ve ordered a new pump for my ultra max … i tried everything so on it’s way I can get all my trim done now thanks for your help keep the videos coming 🙏🏽
Great news brother.. I’m happy to help and advise if I can, anytime my friend 💯 ..Really appreciate the support 🙏
With the music I thought I was watching an episode of stranger things 😁
Thanks so much Pete I’ll address and try it out Monday to see if I’m just making that mistake with the tip seal
Ah great.. you’re very welcome, anytime 🙏
Hey Pete, hope you're keeping well? I was looking forward to this video coming out.
Thanks for showing the full process, great to see how easy the clean down process is.
I must admit it is tempting for them small jobs! Still a bit wary on them pump issues, but possibly down to usage & maintenance in some cases...
I seem to have lost my Graco LP515 (left at a customers I think) I know you praised the HEA515, do they fit in the graco tip guards? (Unsure if they're all the same)
Keep up the good work 👍
Stu
Hi Stu, thank you so much for watching, always great to get your input buddy.. sorry to hear you’ve misplaced your LP 515.. If I had a spare I would have been happy to send it out to you.. regarding Wagner tips, no they won’t fit the Graco RAC-X tip guard.. Wagner, Titan and TriTech do fit each other’s (just beware of different seals / gaskets).. the Wagner (professional TradeTip 3) 7/8” tip guard is this one..
www.sprayman.co.uk/product/wagner-guard-tradetip-3-tip-holder-7-8/
@@PaintHQ hey Pete, ahh bless ya, that's very kind of you. I've now ordered a Graco LP517 (incase the other does turn up at some point haha) so fingers crossed I'll get on well with that. I'm renting a unit that need needs painting all over so I'm going to be having great fun with that soon as it's blank canvas, so very little masking uo needed 😂
Thanks for the heads up on the wagner tip guard, I would like to try them as you have good results but the price doubles with having to buy a new tip guard, so I'll stick with the Graco LP's & FFLP's for now 😄
Keep up the good work 👍
Hi Pete how’s it going. I like my one but takes a whiles to clean out compared to my new Graco GX21FF (which I am loving BTW) I wish there was an adaptor for it so it could be just flushed through without having to put wear and tear on the pump, because they aren’t know for their longevity are they. If Sprayman UK came up with some 3D printed adaptor they’d sell well I reckon. Have a great Sunday.
Hey Freddie, always a pleasure to hear from you buddy.. great news, you’re loving the GX21FF.. haha, I’m sure Mike could work his magic and come up with a SpraymanUK original invention 🙌😆 ..To put your mind at ease, I’ve heard many stories about the Graco ProXchange pump reliability 👏👏👏 ..Thanks for the support.. regards Pete
On such a small area I bet I could have done it quicker with a brush and roller and much less masking up however each their own
I’d be more interested in this machine on spraying wardrobes cabinets doors etc
Thanks 🤠👌
Thank you Alan, appreciate your feedback my friend .. regards Pete
Respect!)
Thank you Roman 🙏
Hi Pete, very nice job, professional, can I ask a quick question, what paint did you use, and how long did you wait between coats. 👍
Thank you my friend 🙏 ..I used Tikkurila AR2, which is a very nice finish specific for ceilings ..also has a class 1 scrub rating, so there is some resistant to gentle washing ..now if ventilation was an issue and there was potential for mould, then I’d recommend Zinnser Perma-White ..regarding re-coat times, beauty of spraying you can push the boundaries.. the mist coat pretty much soaks straight in and dries.. then I crosshatch the two top coats, with a coffee break in between 😆
Here’s a link to Tikkurila AR2 from Holman Paints.. if you look at this video description, there’s a discount code for PaintHQ viewers 😆 ..Hope this helps.. Regards Pete
holmanpaints.co.uk/wall-ceiling-paints-and-coatings/2301-tikkurila-anti-reflex-white-a-high-opacity-super-white-anti-reflective-matt-emulsion-for-painting-indoor-ceilings-6408070068601.html
Thanks for the reply Pete, and the information you gave me, much appreciated 👍
Happy to help if I can, reach out anytime👌👍
Hi Pete I’m a decorator/ sprayer in Wales love all your videos keep them coming.. can I ask a question my Graco ultra max is spitting now when I take my finger of the trigger do you have any suggestions to why thanks Pete
Always a pleasure to hear from fellow decorators 🏴🙏 ..really appreciate you watching the videos and the support you show the channel.. happy to help if I can.. most gun spitting problems are caused by the tip seal / gasket.. I see you’ve got the Ultra Max unit (can also spray solvents), so it will have the black plastic / proprietary sized tip guard.. this video will still has some relevance, check / clean and reseat the seal and gasket..
Graco Airless Spray Gun Spitting? You Could Have The Wrong RAC X Seal
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..let me know if that helps ..you could also reach out to the Graco owner support team in Belgium.. I can vouch for the first class support you’ll receive, they really want to get problems sorted with Graco units ASAP.. You can use a contact form under the Technical Expertise category..
www.graco.com/gb/en/contractor/support/contact-us.html
Hi Pete
Have you had to change the pump yet ?
Cheers for content
Hey buddy, no I haven’t had to swap out the pump.. but I don’t mind sharing with you that I did have to initiate a warranty repair early on.. not the pistons failing but the bearing coming out of its housing (symptoms were I could prime but not spray).. that’s how I can vouch that the support I received from Graco was first class in getting me back up and running very quick 💯 ..the sprayer you see in this video has completed countless jobs (plus videos 😆), and it’s paid for itself many times over ..thanks for your question, really appreciate the continued support you’ve shown the PaintHQ channel.. regards Pete
Thanks Pete keep em coming all the best.
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Another great video thanks. I've looked at the little sprayer a few times, wasn't sure if it was worth it as I've got a GX21FF, but it does appear to make a lot of sense for smaller areas such as that.
Great little tip to stop the masking lifting too.
Hey buddy, you’ve got a great sprayer in the GX21FF 💯 ..The handheld units are a great compliment, I can honestly say I love using it at any opportunity for small jobs.. beats using and having to wash out a brush / roller / tray etc 😆 ..Thanks so much for your support 🙏 regards Pete
Appreciated
Hey Beija 😆 ..Hope you’re keeping well buddy 👌👍
Hi, I can ask the name of the song at 2: 19😁. well done I have one of the same series still department thanks
Hi Marcin, I will get back to you with the song title.. I just need to look it up for you in my original edit 👍 ..Thanks for the feedback and your input my friend.. regards Pete
Bravo ultramax is better ? 🤔
a lot of painters say these machines are trash, what are your thoughts on them?
Very often these HH units get purchased and used for the wrong application.. they’re designed to compliment the bigger Graco Airless units, for touch up jobs and small projects.. the HH has been invaluable to me, earning me money many times over.. spraying a door, small runs of trim.. spraying low viscosity material at low pressure (speed 4), through a .008 tip.. or spraying a small ceiling like in this video 😆 ..failures can occur when they get overworked, flat out (speed 10), for too long and not cleaned and stored properly (using Pump Armor).. hope this helps my friend.. regards Pete
Good evening Pete I did try it out with my ultra max it is still spitting … tried a different gasket don’t no I’ll try it out some more then contact graco as you sent a link for this
Apologies for not replying sooner.. I had the opportunity to speak to a Graco rep and discuss the spitting issue.. a residue of paint can build up in outlet check valve (it's the part where the tip guard would screw on to and basically it's a CleanShot valve that prevents the spit).. the component can be unscrewed and cleaned but it's not easy without a 'special' tool.. in future, I'll make a video on this as it is a fix that's possible by the end user..
In the meantime, best course of action is to access Graco support via the form / link, I'm confident one way or another they will get the problem fixed.. either via a service centre or send you out a replacement outlet check valve (the complete valve can be unscrewed with a wrench).. especially if your unit is under warranty.. quick question, are you in the UK my friend?.. let me know how you get on my friend.. regards Pete.
Woowww thanks so much Pete I’ll do that please please keep your videos coming # paint HQ
You’re very welcome my friend.. I appreciate the support 🙏
Hi
what resource in liters?
Hello my friend.. I recommend the handheld units are used to compliment the bigger spray pumps, for spraying small jobs.. runs of trim / woodwork, feature walls, small ceilings.. small projects 👍🙏 ..keep in touch, happy to help and advise if I can.. regards Pete
How long are you leaving between coats?
Hey Joe, thanks for your question.. beauty of spraying emulsion, you can push the boundaries Vs brush / roller, ie you’re not going to drag a finish, like you would with a roller if the paint wasn’t 100% dry.. with ceilings, it’s not going to run, so you could cross hatch to a finish, spray one way and then straight over the other.. I prefer to have a coffee / a break, then go again.. so approx 30 minutes to an hour (with ceilings) 👍 ..walls, I would wait 1-2 hours, get some good air flow and push the drying time.. just be wary of acrylics, overloading the thickness, you can get crazing if laying on too fast 👍 ..hope this helps, keep in touch my friend.. regards Pete
Dude... that thing is $900 !!! That’s not for the ocational user
Hey buddy 🙏 Yeah the Ultra HH’s are professional units, aimed at completing small jobs.. there is a DIY model in the ‘Magnum’ range, that will fall more in the occasional use category 👍 Thanks for your input my friend, regards Pete 💙💯
The Graco Ultra is without any doubt The worst tool I ever have bought during my 35 years as a painter. The pump gets clogged just by leaving the sprayer a couple of hours and the only repair is a full 300$ replacement of the pump. A very good business model for Graco to sell a low quality product for a premium price and sell spare parts for over the moon prices
Got to be quicker and easier to use a brush and roller. 🤦♂️
Great video but terrible cleaning techniques. Simply remove paint pot, then hold gun upside down under a running tap and spray and prime until clean. Way quicker than keep filling pots of clean water and saves ware on the pump.
Thanks for the feedback and your input.. regards Pete