This guide walks you through everything you need to know about using a paint sprayer, from deciding when it’s actually the right tool for the job to mastering the technique for a smooth, even coat.

1. Most paint sprayers require the operator to remove a canister and fill the reservoir from the top, which often leads to paint dripping from the draw tube and making a mess. Black & Decker's tool ...

As someone who has bought and restored two houses in frightening states of disrepair, I have deemed myself an expert in all matters of renovation. (It helps that my fiancé is a professional contractor ...

There’s no quicker, more convenient way to paint small- to medium-size parts and projects than with spray paint. The challenge is how do you apply a smooth, even coat of paint without runs, drips and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gone are the days when we broke our backs with paint rollers to refresh the colors of our homes. These days, there's no shortage of tools that ...

Paint out of a can it is not—but spray paint is way more fun, and lasts longer than the bucket kind, too. “With spray paint, you can get to hard-to-reach places and get a higher gloss finish compared ...

A press release from Summit Racing sparked the idea for this article. We ran the release in our Feb. '11 issue with the headline, A Spray Gun for $32.95? After we asked the Summit guys if it was a ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...