Wagner Airless Sprayer Plus Paint Sprayer

FAQ for the Wagner Airless Sprayer Plus Paint Sprayer

Frequently asked questions

• What types of paint can I spray using the Wagner Project 115 or Airless Sprayer Plus?
• Can I use synthetic paint with a paint sprayer?
• What dilution levels should I use?
• Are the Wagner Project 115 and Airless Sprayer Plus suitable for professional use?
• What is the difference between the high volume low pressure (HVLP) and airless technology?
• What are the differences between the Universal Sprayer W 890, Universal Sprayer W 950 and Airless Sprayer Plus?
• What are the differences between the Wagner Project 117, Project 119 and Project 115/Airless Sprayer Plus?
• I have read a lot about the cleaning of these machines. How long does it take to clean them, and what should I use?
• Do I need to use a lot of masking tape?
• Will everything get covered in paint due overspray?
• Should I order extra (nozzle) tips?
• How wide is the spray jet?
• Does a paint sprayer deliver a better result?
• Can I work faster with a paint sprayer?
• Is spray painting difficult?
• Do you deliver the Wagner Airless Sprayer Plus ready for use?
• What accessories are included?

What types of paint can I spray using the Wagner Project 115 or Airless Sprayer Plus?
The Wagner Project 115 is suitable for all types of lacquer, stain and emulsion paint (synthetic or resin-based and water-based). Histor Monodek and Wagner Sprayable Emulsion paint provide a less satisfactory result with the Wagner Project 115. It is not our intention to question the quality of these two kinds of emulsion paint. It is simply that they do not work so well with this paint sprayer. It cannot be used with textured paint or exterior emulsion paint either.

• Water and solvent-based lacquers and glazes
• Lacquers, oils, solvents, synthetic resins, PVC lacquers, pre-lacquers, primers, fillers and anti-corrosion paints
• Interior dispersion paints and emulsion paints

Can I use synthetic paint with a paint sprayer?
Yes, you can use a paint sprayer for synthetic (resin-based) paints, as well as water-based paints.

What dilution levels should I use?
In principle, lacquers and stains do not need to be diluted (or very little) with a dilution agent. Emulsion paint should always be diluted, but the amount varies by brand and the type of emulsion paint. As a rule of thumb, we use at least 5% dilution liquid and increase until the right spray pattern has been achieved. NOTE: the paint manufacturer often provides a processing procedure. This will give you the exact dilution ratios.

Are the Wagner Project 115 and Airless Sprayer Plus suitable for professional use?
This is not recommended. Although the Wagner Project 115 and Airless Sprayer Plus deliver a very professional finish, the machines are designed for consumer use. Their durability is not as good as that of the Wagner Project 117 and 119.

What is the difference between the high volume low pressure (HVLP) and airless technology?
Without going into the technical aspects, here we listed a number of things:

HVLP is characterised by:

• less overspray
• easier cleaning
• easier to work with
• small to medium-sized projects

Airless is characterised by:

• smoother spray pattern
• large projects
• more robust
• widespread application
• harder to clean

What are the differences between the Universal Sprayer W 890, Universal Sprayer W 950 and Airless Sprayer Plus?

• The Universal Sprayer W 890 has attachments and a 1-1.5-litre reservoir that you fill with paint and attach directly to the nozzle. This increases the difficulty of painting a ceiling due to its weight, and the reservoir has to be refilled when it runs out. One advantage is that you can easily change colours, and the machine has a much wider range of potential applications as it is easier to use for all kinds of objects and paints. You also get less overspray. The Universal Sprayer W 890 is Wagner's most widely applicable model for small projects.
• The Universal Sprayer 950 draws paint directly from the paint container, which means you do not have to continually refill a reservoir. You can work faster with the Universal Sprayer W 950 than with the W 867 E but you will get more overspray. One advantage of the Universal Sprayer W 950 is that you do not have to put in so much physical effort because the machine draws the paint directly from the paint can and has an integrated handle extension. The flexibility of the Universal Sprayer W 950 is also increased with the optional lacquer attachment.
• The Airless Sprayer Plus has an integrated 7.5-litre paint reservoir. Just like the Universal Sprayer W 950, it is easy to paint objects above head height with this machine. This is further facilitated by its 7.5-m hose. Compared to other paint sprayers, the Wagner Airless Sprayer Plus delivers a more even and smoother result, which means the machine is better suited for larger projects. The Airless Sprayer Plus is widely applicable using emulsion paint, lacquer and stain.

What are the differences between the Project 117, Project 119 and Project 115/Airless Sprayer Plus?
If we look at the paint results, all three models are the same. The three paint sprayers provide the same quality spray pattern. The greatest difference in design is that the Airless Sprayer Plus does not draw paint directly from a container, in contrast to the Project 117 and Project 119. The Project 115 has an integrated reservoir.

The Airless Sprayer Plus compared to Project 117 and 119:

• Best for consumer use only
• The Airless Sprayer Plus is not as robust as the Project 117 and Project 119
• It is relatively hard to clean due to its integrated reservoir
• The Airless Sprayer Plus has a 10 m hose, the Project 117’s is 7.5 m long and Project 119’s is 15 m long.
• The Airless Sprayer Plus works slower than the Project 117 and Project 119 (0.9 litres per minute versus 0.95 l and 1.25 litres per minute, respectively)

I have read a lot about the cleaning of these machines. how long does it take to clean them, and what should I use?
Cleaning the Wagner Project 115 and the Airless Sprayer Plus takes about 15 minutes. Clean the machine with the dilution solution. For water-based paints, simply flush the machine with warm water; synthetic (resin-based) paints diluted with white spirit should be cleaned with white spirit.

Do I need to use a lot of masking tape?
Although the overspray of the Airless Sprayer Plus is relatively negligible, it is always a good idea to mask off. The Wagner product movies are too ‘clean’ compared to reality. Mask off a margin of about 10-15 cm, and cover the floor and furniture.

Will everything get covered in paint due to overspray?
There will always be a little overspray with spraying. The Wagner product movies do not really correspond to reality. You should mask off and cover up in much the same way as you would when painting with conventional rollers. It is also important to keep the spray nozzle at a distance of 20 cm perpendicular to the wall (to prevent slewing). If you follow this advice, you should not have too many problems with overspray.

Should I order extra tips?
No, you can paint most types of lacquer, emulsion and stain with this set. It is best to just get started so that you can decide whether you need another tip size and assess the right size to use.

How wide is the spray jet?
This depends on the tip you choose: you must multiply the first number of the tip size by five. Therefore, a 519 tip delivers a 25-cm wide spray jet and a 409 tip delivers a 20-cm wide spray jet. Note: this size is calculated for a spray nozzle held 15 cm from the wall.

Does a paint sprayer deliver a better result?
Definitely! Paint coverage is better and smoother and provides a very professional looking result. Furthermore, you need less paint. Wagner states that paint consumption can be reduced by up to 30%.

Can I work faster with a paint sprayer?
This depends upon the surface that needs to be sprayed. The actual painting is much faster compared to using a roller, but preparation and cleaning takes more time. As a rule of thumb, the tipping point is usually when the object to be painted has a surface area greater than 50 m2. If your project is larger than this, you will save time. For complex surfaces, such as beams and corners, you will gain immediate time savings.

Is spray painting difficult?
No, a paint sprayer is easy to master. It is a fairly simple and convenient way to apply paints, stains and lacquers, especially if you follow the guidelines correctly. That is why it is important to read the instructions for use carefully, and call us if you have any doubts.

Do you deliver the Wagner Airless Sprayer Plus ready for use?
Yes, the Wagner Airless Sprayer Plus is delivered completely ready for lacquers and emulsion paint.

What accessories are included?

• Airless Sprayer Plus: 235 0290
• Spray gun (without nozzle): 0418717
• Spray nozzle, XS (TIP 409): 0418705
• Spray nozzle, M (TIP 515): 0418707
• Filter, XS-S (red): 0418711
• 2 x Filter, M (yellow): 0418712
• 1 x Spray hose, 10 m, 1/4", red: 0418718
• 1 x extension 30 cm: 2306478