Wagner Spraytech 2419326 Control Spray QX2 HVLP Handheld Stain Sprayer, Ideal for Staining Fences, Decks, Lattice and More, 3 Spray Patterns, Adjustable Settings

I am older senior and not machine savvy, but this sprayer was easy to assemble, worked like a charm on a 25 foot section of fence. Nice coverage. You don't get too far on one full bottle, but I specifically wanted a smaller bottle as i can't lift heavy items as my arm and hands tire easily, but no problems with this sprayer. Cleanup is messy, suggest you have a small dishpan ready and just pour the mineral spirits (or whatever you clean with) into the pan and put parts in there. That makes it pretty quick. I was concerned it would be a dud but it turned out great and good value for the money.

Used this to stain my own fence. It was awesome!

This works great for the amateur. I use it to paint a new fence we built. My only complaint is that the tub to hold the stain is very small and you have to fill it often.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!! I went down the rabbit hole of reading all reviews. The bad reviews complained about leakage, not evenly coating, not cleaning well etc. They are ALL wrong. This sprayer works great! I used to paint my kitchen cabinets, doors and drawers. The functionality, value and coverage was perfect. The clean up very easy. Definitely use the little brush it comes with. Here are the highlights... I thinned the paint with using 2-3oz. of water per the instructions! I cleaned it after each use per the instructions! I did a test spray on an old cabinet door per the instructions. Not ONE time did it leak, clog or have any problems. The only one negative I can give is that it is a little noisy and wearing earplugs would help (Noise didn't bother me.) It can be a little intimidating at first, but it worked very well and my kitchen looks beautiful like a professional did it. I am very happy with this sprayer and will be using it again on other projects.

I needed to stain approximately 200LF of 6’ wood fence and this sprayer made quick work of it. Sprayed nice and even and was simple to use. The only criticism I have is the volume of the stain/paint that it holds. Other than that it worked flawlessly and made a project that normally takes a day to complete only took 2-1/2 hours. As far as how long it will last, time will tell. Just make sure to thoroughly clean it out with the proper cleaner for the paint/stain that you are using.

I had this exact same sprayer and absolutely loved it. Then one day I rested it on the work table in our garage and someone accidentally knocked it over, breaking the little clip that holds the sprayer part to the motor/fan. So frustrating since everything was still in working order--motor, cups, etc. it's just that nothing held the cup assembly onto the sprayer. This is dangerous since the fan/blower needs to be firmly secured. I probably could've held it on by making sure I used 2 hands and kept holding the trigger but that's dangerous with a cup full of paint on pieces I took quite a bit of time to prep.I had the usable front part so I figured I'd buy another one. This is cheaper than the big orange and blue box stores, at least at the time of this writing, and it works exactly the same way as my old one. I use this only for water based paints and sealers-- I can't imagine cleaning up every little piece with mineral spirits for oil based items. If you thin the paint properly and keep everything clean, you will get an amazingly professional finish.When first starting, pull the trigger to initiate the motor but not hard enough to start spraying: this will allow pressure to build in the cup for a more even finish. Hold for a couple seconds (I sometimes get a little pop sound) then pull all the way to get the paint to dispense. Do not go right to your actual piece before testing on a scrap piece of cardboard! Don't be frustrated if paint doesn't come out immediately. Hold it there for longer than you'd think was comfortable. Try making right left passes on your cardboard, go up and down. If after awhile nothing is coming out then you may need to thin your paint more. Don't worry if you're thinning more than the manufacturer says-- my pieces come out fine. Also don't stand too close or stay in one spot too long. Remember, multiple light coats are better than drippy thick ones.Also be aware of the bend of the inner tube-- for example if you are spraying upwards and the bend of the tube is kicked forward, you might get some sputtering when your paint level gets low. The same is true if you pointing downward and the bend is toward the back of the cup. When I stop between coats, I take off the cup assembly and rinse out all the pieces so paint doesn't dry inside or on the nozzle. I cover the cup with some tin foil then put it all back together and go back to spraying when the first coat is dry. It is VERY easy to clean-- I undo the cup and toss the tube and yellow ring along with the front black part that the paint sprays through into a bucket of water in the sink. Rinse out all the pieces then reassemble. Sometimes I need to use an old toothbrush if I had a lot of pieces to paint or it was hot outside because the paint could dry and build up around the hole.This is a great entry level sprayer, and everytime we use it we remark how great the finish looks. I'm amazed every time. And over time it saves you money because you are not buying cans of spray paint. Even with polyurethane you can save a ton by buying a quart of water based and using the sprayer. Plus you're not breathing in the fumes from the oil based spray paints. I just finished a large wooden sign and 4 coats of semigloss went on in less than an hour with super professional results (in the pic I sprayed the matte black background, built the frame, then after stenciling, spray sealed). I've also used it for furniture, especially items with curves or corners... your days of brushes will be over!

OKAY, so before buying this item, I noticed that Amazon had a little blurb about it being frequently returned. Amazon recommended reading the product description and reviews carefully before purchasing. I did. And now after ordering I understand why it's frequently returned.The description says that this can spray stain, water based lacquer, and latex paint that has been thinned. Nope. This is just a stain sprayer. I will be joining the ranks of those who have ordered and then returned this item.

This works great. Good quality and reasonably priced. It is very easy to use and cleanup is a lot easier than I expected. I love that it's small and compact, but that I can spray a large areas, like a wall, with just one container. Minimal drip and gives a smooth even finish.