callin all painters callin all painters

[no-red 6 0]

i bought a coleman commercial HVLP from Mynards - to spray stain/varnish. gotta finish the rest of the house the previous owner did not. the gun instructions state best operated between 50-60 psi. i set the compressor to 50 but i believe i am getting to much spray mist (imho-seeing i've never done this b4) - does that make sense? i have found a great spray pattern but here is my main question: can i lower the psi to eliminate excess spray? will it still function o.k. under the psi of 50?

here is the psa of the day: please wear your face mask. my boogers are now red oak colored...

for replys!

 

[police stroker]

You can lower the pressure a little to keep overspray down but remember it'll go on thick so keep movin so u dont get runs. Try 45 then 40

 

[no-red 6 0]

man i don't like the runs!!

Thanks Justin

i was gonna do that when i go for the first coat of varnish anyway. just wanted a permission slip from the principal...