Applying a new coat of paint or varnish in your own home shouldn’t just look convincing, but ideally also be done quickly and efficiently. But many people are familiar with this problem: As soon as the paint has dried, patches, streaks or uneven surfaces become visible. An even, opaque coat of paint in just one go – is that really possible?
We say: Yes! Together with the TV presenter and qualified interior designer Eva Brenner we demonstrate the surface quality that can be achieved using different tools. In a direct comparison, brushes, rollers and modern paint sprayers go head to head.
Whether it’s wall paint or a coat of varnish: See for yourselves how the results differ after application and how fine-spray systems not only enable you to achieve particularly even finishes, but also save you valuable time when applying paint.
For wall paint: Even with the very first coat, the spray application technique ensures a uniform layer of paint without streaks or patches, whilst preserving the natural texture of the substrate.
For varnish: Applying paint without contact using a paint sprayer prevents brush and roller marks and ensures a flawless, professional finish.
For wall paint: Even with the very first coat, the spray application technique ensures a uniform layer of paint without streaks or patches, whilst preserving the natural texture of the substrate.
For varnish: Applying paint without contact using a paint sprayer prevents brush and roller marks and ensures a flawless, professional finish.
The even spray coating provides long-term protection for surfaces against moisture, dirt and the elements.
The even spray coating provides long-term protection for surfaces against moisture, dirt and the elements.
On the wall: A paint sprayer allows you to apply paint quickly and easily – without any time-consuming priming and with paint fed directly from the spray nozzle.
For varnish: When painting fences, furniture and other objects, spray painting allows you to work up to four times faster.
On the wall: A paint sprayer allows you to apply paint quickly and easily – without any time-consuming priming and with paint fed directly from the spray nozzle.
For varnish: When painting fences, furniture and other objects, spray painting allows you to work up to four times faster.
Thanks to the even distribution of colour during spraying, a high level of coverage and a professional finish are achieved from the very first coat.
Thanks to the even distribution of colour during spraying, a high level of coverage and a professional finish are achieved from the very first coat.
When painting walls, traditional tools such as rollers and brushes are frequently used. Whilst the roller is used for large areas, the brush is usually used for priming corners and edges. However, both tools leave visible marks: brush strokes, brush marks or a characteristic roller texture may remain visible even after the paint has dried.
To achieve a smooth and flawless finish, several steps are therefore often required. The surface must be repainted or rolled repeatedly until any unevenness and texture are visually reduced.
It’s different when applying paint with a paint spraying system: The wall colour will be finely atomised and thus applied evenly.
When spraying, a consistent layer thickness is achieved right from the start, without any visible brush or roller marks.
If sprayed in even, overlapping passes, an opaque coat of paint can be achieved in just a single pass.
When it comes to painting, in particular, the utmost precision and a flawless finish are essential. The aim is to achieve the most smooth, high-quality finish – free from texture, brush marks or tool marks.
When applying paint with the roller or brush however, visible marks often appear on the surface. Roller marks or brushstrokes can remain clearly visible, particularly on smooth surfaces, and detract from the overall appearance.
Paint is applied much more evenly using a paint sprayer. The fine spray pattern creates an exceptionally smooth, uniform coating with no visible tool marks. It is not without reason that spray application is also the method of choice for high-quality paintwork – for example, in the automotive industry.
Whether it’s fences, garden furniture, garden sheds or other outdoor items – wooden and painted surfaces are exposed to harsh weather conditions on a daily basis. Sun, rain, wind, snow, heat, cold and damp attack the coating and can, in the long term, lead to cracks, flaking or accelerated weathering.
This makes it all the more important not only to choose the right coating material, but also to use the appropriate application technique.
After all, this plays a decisive role in determining how evenly the protective layer is applied and how reliably it protects the surface in the long term.
When applying paint or varnish with a brush, visible brushstrokes and fine grooves often appear on the surface. Moisture, dirt and deposits can accumulate more easily in these recesses. This puts additional strain on the coating and may cause it to deteriorate more quickly.
With a paint spraying system, on the other hand, the application is carried out without contact, precisely and evenly. The surface remains smooth and uniform. Moisture and dirt roll off more easily from this even protective layer – the formation of cracks, flaking and damaged areas is reduced.
In order to compare the durability of different coating methods, common types of timber were treated with varnishes and wood stains: One section was painted using a standard paintbrush, whilst another was coated using a WAGNER paint spraying system. The wooden parts were then left out in the open.
The result: After only a short time, parts of the wooden surfaces that had been coated with a brush showed clear signs of the coating breaking down. The protective layer applied using the paint spray system, on the other hand, proved to be significantly more durable.
Do you have a new painting project coming up and want to get it done quickly, easily and with a high-quality finish? With WAGNER paint spraying systems, paint can be applied quickly and particularly efficiently – saving a significant amount of time compared with brushes and rollers.
The spray technique really comes into its own, particularly on large wall surfaces and delicate items to be painted: The material is applied evenly and quickly, meaning that projects can be completed more quickly.
In a direct comparison, Eva Brenner uses a test wall and a fence to demonstrate how much time can be saved by using a sprayer rather than applying paint with a brush and roller.
When repainting walls and ceilings, many DIY enthusiasts opt for the traditional method of using a paintbrush and roller. This involves carefully pre-painting edges and corners with the brush before applying the paint to the rest of the surface with the roller. This means that paint has to be scooped out of the bucket time and again, which therefore requires frequent bending over as well as wiping off excess paint. Not only does this take time, but it also increases the risk of paint splashes, drops and dirt. Furthermore, the paint has to be applied in several stages, requiring considerable effort to achieve an even, opaque finish.
The same coat of paint can be applied much more efficiently using a paint sprayer. There’s no need for the laborious task of pre-painting corners and edges, so you can get straight down to work. The paint is continuously fed from the integrated paint reservoir and applied in an even spray pattern. This creates a clean, fully opaque finish in a single pass – quickly, precisely and with significantly less physical effort.
A paint sprayer really comes into its own when it comes to applying varnish. The time saved compared with traditional brushwork is often particularly noticeable.
Anyone who has ever painted a fence by hand knows how labour-intensive it is: every single slat must be carefully worked and there are many hard-to-reach areas. What’s more, the brush has to be constantly reloaded with fresh material. This takes time and effort– particularly for larger projects.
With a paint sprayer the coating is applied much more quickly and evenly. Paints and glazes are finely atomised and they can also reach corners, edges and hard-to-reach places, which are difficult to work on with a brush. The flexibly adjustable spray pattern offers added convenience: whilst the spot spray allows for precise coating of edges and side panels, the wide flat spray ensures rapid paint application to the surfaces.
Thanks to the integrated paint reservoir, the material is fed continuously, thereby reducing annoying interruptions to the work.
In our practical test, Eva Brenner achieved a working speed up to four times faster when painting a fence with the paint sprayer than with a conventional brush.
An even, opaque finish from the very first coat? With the right tool, that’s exactly what you can do. Eva Brenner demonstrates how different paint application systems perform in a direct comparison – and why a modern fine-spray system offers clear advantages.
For the test, we apply paint to three identical surfaces – using a different tool for each one: Paint roller, paintbrush and fine-spray system.
When painting with a brush, the paint must first be applied carefully. In the process, individual areas are reworked several times to avoid visible brushstrokes and to achieve sufficient coverage.
When painting with a brush, the paint must first be applied carefully. In the process, individual areas are reworked several times to avoid visible brushstrokes and to achieve sufficient coverage.
This also applies when using a roller, a generous amount of paint is applied to the wall and then spread across the surface. That requires not only physical effort, but usually also several passes with the roller, until an even and fully opaque coat of paint has been applied.
This also applies when using a roller, a generous amount of paint is applied to the wall and then spread across the surface. That requires not only physical effort, but usually also several passes with the roller, until an even and fully opaque coat of paint has been applied.
The process of applying paint is different when using a spray system: The paint is finely atomised right from the start and distributed evenly over the surface. Slightly overlapping spray patterns ensure that a uniform, continuous coat of paint with excellent coverage is achieved in a single pass.
The process of applying paint is different when using a spray system: The paint is finely atomised right from the start and distributed evenly over the surface. Slightly overlapping spray patterns ensure that a uniform, continuous coat of paint with excellent coverage is achieved in a single pass.
A perfect finish: Compared to a brush or roller, spray technology produces a continuous, uniform coat of paint in a single application – quick, efficient and without leaving any visible tool marks. Thanks to the contact-free application, the original texture of plaster, woodchip wallpaper and smooth surfaces is preserved. This creates an even, professional-looking finish without brush strokes, roller marks or ridges.
Better protection against the elements: An even, smooth coating provides better protection against the elements. Whilst brush marks can trap moisture and dirt, thereby causing the coating to deteriorate more quickly, applying the coating with a paint spraying system produces a smooth surface with high durability. This means: outdoor objects like fences, garden sheds and furniture, for example, stay protected, well-maintained and visually appealing for longer – and need to be repainted, varnished or even replaced less often.
Quick paint application – on walls and for painting jobs: Whether it’s a wall paint job or a varnish project – a paint sprayer allows you to complete the work much more quickly and conveniently than with a brush and roller. The time-saving benefits are particularly noticeable when dealing with large areas or objects with lots of nooks and crannies. Spray systems therefore ensure rapid paint application, less effort and a professional finish for wall and painting projects.
High coverage: Compared with traditional paint application using a brush or roller, the spray technique offers the advantage of a particularly even distribution of paint. With a paint sprayer, you can achieve a clean, opaque and professional finish from the very first coat.
