How to Choose Airless Paint Sprayers

Choose the type of pump you want for your airless paint sprayer. Airless sprayers featuring a piston pump can pump thicker materials because they use a vacuum to push the paint through a hose. A diaphragm pump using a hydraulic system moves the paint through the hose and past a diaphragm in the gun itself, so there is less room for thicker paint.

Choose the size of your sprayer. Airless sprayers come in two-finger and four-finger varieties, referring to the number of fingers you have to use to depress the trigger. Test both to see which works best for you.

Choose your power setting. Larger projects may require a higher level of gallons per minute, which is how sprayers are ranked in terms of power. On the other hand, a smaller, more precise project will benefit from lower gallons per minute so that you can be more accurate with the spray.

Choose the size of the tip for your airless sprayer. Again, this will depend on the preference for your project. Larger tips will create a wider spray, while smaller tips will allow you more control and precision.