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    • Painting a wooden exterior with a paint sprayer

    Your customer's house is getting on in years and the exterior needs a new coat of opaque paint? The wooden exterior on the weather side is to be made weatherproof ? Wooden exteriors are exposed to many stresses due to changing temperatures and solar radiation. But whether for wood protection against weathering, mould and pest infestation or for a great new exterior look: Painting wooden exteriors is part of every painter's everyday work. Would you like to save time at work, protect your back and apply paint more precisely than with a roller or brush? Then your choice should be a paint sprayer. However, it is important that they take certain precautions and choose the right material.

    Getting ready

    Step 1 of 8: Clean wooden exterior

    Contractor cleans the wooden exterior with a broom

    Check the surface for cracks, dirt or mould caused by moisture before painting. Remove old layers of paint if necessary and make sure that the wood is clean and dry.

    Step 2 of 8: Mask off surfaces that are not to be coated

    Contractor masks off the surfaces not to be coated before painting

    Tape the areas that are not to be sprayed. It is best to use masking take with integrated foils.

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    Painting a wooden exterior

    Step 3 of 8: Assemble paint sprayer

    Contractor attaches the high-pressure hose to WAGNER paint sprayer

    Attach the high-pressure hose, gun and nozzle to your airless unit and check that all screws are tight.

    Step 4 of 8: the hopper

    Paint for wooden exterior filled into the paint sprayer

    Fill paint into the unit via the hopper or hook the suction system directly into your paint container.

    Step 5 of 8: Adjust the settings on the paint sprayer

    Before painting the wooden exterior, the Contractor adjusts the paint sprayer

    Match the settings with the paint you are using. If necessary, test the spray pattern on a piece of cardboard beforehand.

    Step 6 of 8: Painting a wooden exterior

    Contractor paints wooden exterior with WAGNER paint sprayer

    Then start spraying. Make sure to spray in overlapping passes and work in a cross coat pattern to achieve optimum coverage. It is important to maintain an even distance and right angle to the wooden exterior to minimise overspray.

    Step 7 of 8: Apply second coat

    Contractor applies second coat of paint to wooden exterior

    For optimum coverage and weather resistance, a second coat is usually necessary. Start spraying the second coat only after the first coat has dried completely.

    Step 8 of 8: Remove masking tape and paper

    The contractor removes masking tape and film after painting the exterior

    Remove the masking film before the paint has dried completely and check that the paint appearance is uniform. Afterwards, you should clean your airless sprayer so it is ready for the next time you are going to use it.

    Which material is suitable for exterior wood exterior painting?

    Use water-based or solvent-based weather protection stain or wood protection paint for surface treatment.

    • Weather protection stain is weather resistant and protects the wooden exterior. With stains, the paint pigments do not penetrate the wood, but are deposited on its surface. Thus, the layer is not opaque, but protects the wood from the effects of wind and weather. stains on exteriors should be renewed about every 5 years.
    • Water-based or solvent-based wood preservative belongs to the group of paints It covers the grain and has a sealing and opaque effect. Due to the higher proportion of protective paint pigments compared to staines, wood preservative paint is more durable and should be renewed about every 8-10 years.

    You can process all these materials with our WAGNER Airless equipment without any problems.


    Tip: Advise your customers rather to use light shades for the wooden exterior. Dark paints heat up more in the summer, which causes the wood to dry out more quickly, making it more susceptible to cracking, which in turn can lead to damage from moisture entering the wood.

    Advantages of a paint sprayer

    Paint application in all places

    Paint application in all places:

    With the paint sprayer,even hard-to-reach areas of the exterior can be reached. This means that you can also easily spray wood preservative paints underneath structures, featherboard wooden exterior walls and other angled surfaces.

    With the paint sprayer,even hard-to-reach areas of the exterior can be reached. This means that you can also easily spray wood preservative paints underneath structures, featherboard wooden exterior walls and other angled surfaces.

    Easy to clean

    Easy cleaning:

    Our airless devices can be easily rinsed with water after work and are therefore quickly ready again for the next use at the customer's site.

    Our airless devices can be easily rinsed with water after work and are therefore quickly ready again for the next use at the customer's site.

    Accuracy:

    Accuracy:

    The HEA ProTip nozzle ensures up to 55% less overspray and maximum control during paint application.

    The HEA ProTip nozzle ensures up to 55% less overspray and maximum control during paint application.

    Ergonomic working

    Ergonomic working:

    The spraying posture is gentler on the spine and less strenuous than rolling large areas. Nozzle extensionsalso enable comfortable working. This is especially important for high ceilings or places that are difficult to access.

    The spraying posture is gentler on the spine and less strenuous than rolling large areas. Nozzle extensionsalso enable comfortable working. This is especially important for high ceilings or places that are difficult to access.

    Faster work

    Work faster:

    They require only a fraction of the time needed to paint the wooden exterior with a roller or brush. By applying the material directly from the container or a hopper, you can apply the material in one operation .
    A paint roller, on the other hand, must be dipped into the paint again and again. There is also no need to pre-paint corners and edges with a brush.

    They require only a fraction of the time needed to paint the wooden exterior with a roller or brush. By applying the material directly from the container or a hopper, you can apply the material in one operation .
    A paint roller, on the other hand, must be dipped into the paint again and again. There is also no need to pre-paint corners and edges with a brush.

    Maintenance requirements for different wooden exteriors

    Which type of wood needs which treatment?

    Depending on the type of wood of your customer's exterior, it may need to be treated with wood preservative or it may not need any treatment at all. If the wood is not treated, it will in any case acquire a grey patina ("greying") after some time. In some cases, this may also be desired by the client.

    Oak

    Oak

    This wood is also very durable and weather-resistant, no additional treatment with wood preservative is necessary. However, hardwood is more expensive than softwood.

    Larch

    Larch

    Larch wood is very suitable for exteriors because its high resin content makes it extremely weather-resistant. Therefore, larch wood is often used without surface treatment.

    Pine

    Pine

    Pine is the second most common wood species in Europe. This type of wood is particularly durable and tough and is easy to paint. Treatment with wood preservative is also strongly recommended here.

    Douglas fir pine

    Douglas fir Pine

    This type of wood is relatively inexpensive. However, due to its soft consistency and coarse grain, Douglas fir pine can easily be damaged by external loads. You should therefore treat the wood regularly for your customers.

    Fir Tree Pine

    Fir Tree Pine

    This type of wood is a little more moisture resistant than pine. However, it is also a little more expensive. Untreated pine wood is not very weather-resistant, which is why a stainis also advantageous for your customers here.

    Pine

    Pine

    Pine wood is the cheapest type of wood in Europe, as it is a rapidly renewable raw material. This type of wood dries quickly and is less prone to cracking. If the wood remains untreated, however, there is a risk of fungal attack. In addition, the wood is not very weather-resistant, which is why treatment with a wood preservative stain is necessary.

    Robinia

    Robinia

    This type of wood is the most weather-resistant native wood. A exterior made of robinia can achieve a service life of several decades even without treatment.

    Which WAGNER units are suitable for painting the wooden exterior?

    Wooden exterior painting made easy: You need a reliable paint sprayer such as the PowerPainter 90 Spraypack with a 15 m DIN 6 high-pressure hose. The unit allows for easy paint application and 55% less spray mist. The SuperFinish 23 Plus HEA Spraypack can handle a wide variety of materials and is also suitable for conventional exterior paints. The ergonomic airless nozzle allows you to work for a long time without tiring. The ProSpray 3.20 piston pump also offers ideal material delivery with low wear and tear, therefore enabling problem-free long-term use when spraying wooden exteriors.

    PowerPainter 90 Extra Spraypack

    PowerPainter 90 Extra Spraypack

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    SuperFinish 23 Plus HEA Spraypack

    SuperFinish 23 Plus HEA Spraypack

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    ProSpray 3.20

    ProSpray 3.20

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