Wagner Airless ControlPro 350 M Paint Sprayer for Wall & Ceiling/Wood & Metal paint – interior and exterior usage, covers 15 m² in 2 min, 110 bar, adjustable spray pressure, 15 m hose

 

Awesome,
I was a bit unsure as I had seen mixed reviews but have just painted this whole room in first coat walls and ceilings in 45 minutes with no issues at all. Well worth it. The only thing you need to do is masking tape up absolutely everything you don’t want paint o

 

I don’t know where should I start with this brilliant tool. This will save you both money and time and make stunning final results.

I ordered Wagner 250m specifically for the restoration of patios and driveways and applying different restoration and sealing products.

I have done my first job today and finished x6 faster than before with way better results. Once you get used to it you will love it! The spray pattern is perfect and it is smooth as butter, it made my day a lot better when I started using it and noticed how much easier it makes my life and job.

The main advice I would give is to read the instructions thoroughly and understand how this sprayer should be operated and most importantly how it should be maintained. Spend a few days watching videos if you have to, as instructions could be complicated in the beginning. Once you get on with it it will make your life a dream.

The sprayer can be used in less than 10 minutes (including assembly), but the key to good results is preparation and getting to know the tool itself. Be sure to mask any surface where you do not want the paint to land. I cannot say for indoor use as I still didn’t have a chance to do anything inside but for outdoor floor surfaces, it is key that you mask at least 1m-1.5m in height and at least 1m around ALL edges. After you mask all surrounding surfaces have a piece of cardboard or something similar in your hand and use it to prevent overspray. This is only as an additional item to use and make sure no paint lands on any other surface other than the one you are painting.

After you finish the job, it is CRITICAL to clean it thoroughly and make sure that only clean water is what you can see coming from both suction and return lines and from the gun itself. As well all parts of the gun should be cleaned. If you make one mistake and don’t clean the sprayer immediately after the job you will witness 470 going into the bin as if the paint dries inside there is nothing else you can do but throw the sprayer and get a new one.
TIP: Do not put the dirty hose immediately in the bucket with clean water. Take the hoses off first and clean them separately. Put back the hoses after you clean them and then take the next steps as per instructions. This will save you time and you will be able to clean everything a lot faster.

The slightest issue I had on unboxing Wagner 250m was the gun itself. A very small amount of corrosion was behind the trigger which luckily didn’t affect anything.

To summarise: Wagner 250m saved me a minimum of 4-6 hours compared to using a roller (outdoor surfaces differ and are a lot more porous therefore it takes a very long time to paint them with the roller and brush). Next, I’ve used x4 times less material and got a way better finish. When I transfer the amount of material that it saved me it comes out at nearly 200 less. This is crazy. If you run your own business, you know what I am talking about. Anyway, you do not have to run the business to understand the numbers that I am mentioning. If you are a heavy DIYer and are looking to improve efficiency and quality and at the same time save money, this is a way to go.

 

Have used this a couple of times and whilst it’s a steep learning curve to master it does make decorating easier and the finish makes it look seamless and professional

 

For no mess (well less than decorating in e traditional method) this machine will
Make things a breeze for you. Just basically mask what you don’t want to paint!! Different nozzles and filters allow for versatility. Water based or solvent based paints are fine, just religiously clean afterwards with the appropriate cleaner white spirit (oil based) or soap and water (water based) – nozzles clog with some paints, but it’s reversible and easy to get clear again. Really great for any house project, ideal for empty houses

 

Used for painting garden fence and it was fantastic.

You can angle the spray head to minimise spraying into the neighbours garden. We had large 10l paint tubs, so it was a matter of placing the suction head in there and painting for a few hours. I did water the paint down the first time I used it, but found it wasn’t needed. I spent 20 minutes cleaning the sprayer at the end of each day.

Not like messing around filing small paint pots and using brushes – or even the poor fence-spray type products.

 

I’m blown away with this, and have just painted a 5 bedroom newly plastered house in 4 days! It took 3 days to mask off properly, but overall I’d say it’s saved me 2 weeks. 3 coats (including mist) and the coverage is excellent.

Set up is quick and easy, cleaning takes 20 mins or so to do properly but is also easy and well worth it if you have a lot of painting to achieve in one hit.

This was my first time using an airless sprayer and I made a few mistakes but all easily rectified.

Money well spent for me, and I can highly recommend the Wagner 350M.

Tip: if taping polythene over windows etc., still hold a board against so not too much paint spray gets on the polythene. If it does, the weight can pull the tape off! I learnt the hard way 🙂

 

Been spraying for a number of years with much larger industrial sprayers. I bought the 250m for portability and interior use. It is much more capable than I expected. It’s about equivalent to half pressure on a Graco petrol sprayer which is many times larger.

I sprayed the roof in the picture in about 20 minutes. Sprayed a newly built 15m X 3m room, including ceiling, in about 20 minutes. Was using a 417 Graco spray tip both times. The 250m sprayed relatively thick wood primer that wasn’t thinned just fine also.

Don’t get an extension pole for the sprayer as you will get drips everytime you release the trigger unless it’s an extension pole with a pressure valve that prevents drips… You should be releasing trigger before the end of every hand movement and then pulling trigger again just after you begin your return hand movement. This is how you spray unlike what I’ve seen in most of the videos on YouTube with the 250 and 350 Wagner. If you hold the trigger while changing direction, you will have thick paint at the point where your hand slowed down and changed direction, and this will lead to runs and a poorer finish.

 

After my disastrous attempt of oil base eggshell on vintage cast iron radiators I finally got the hang of it as a DIY amateur.
So I used vasplar v700 emulsion, diluted with 25% (1 liter water over 5l paint). I use their lance tool too. The lance is disproportionately expensive, but worth the investment.
With dilution you archive better even and smooth effect. And generally you don’t need to worry about over painting or “bands”. Once dry you can paint over again. No marks.
But it is not for oil base paint or on small intricate objects unless you are a pro car body shop technician. It dripped!!!
I spent weeks to sand down and repaint after the eggshell disaster! And you will spent a lot on white spirit for rinsing.

 

Sprayed my house in 2 hours.
It costs a nice bit but the time saved will make you more money
works grate for all types of paint. Inside outside

 

Best thing ever for painting, so far I have used it outdoors, my garden is over an acre with a wooden perimeter fence, entire fence (which is a huge surface area) painted over two days, including fiddly edges! Amazing. Only reason it took two days was that I ran out of paint. I only wish I had invested in this years ago. My next project is respraying my kitchen cupboard doors, looking forward to turning another mammoth job into a quick project. Cleaning machine isn’t as bad as you would imagine, you need to be prepared to spend time cleaning it properly otherwise it would not be worth spending the money on this machine. I spend about 30minutes making sure it is meticulously to protect my investment. Well worth the money!

 

When looking at painting the whole of our barn conversion, I looked at saving money on paying for a professional decorator to paint all internal walls. As I had so many square metres of plastered/skimmed wall to paint I decided to buy this spray gun after looking in to on-line written and video reviews. The results I’ve got with this spray gun are little short of spectacular. Whilst the painting is really fast, preparation of the wall and masking up windows and steel girders to protect them from the spray does take HOURS. This is not a criticism as preparation for most things is where jobs can be awful or amazing. I went over all walls with my hand to ‘feel’ for nibs of plaster and removed these with sandpaper and then took time to mask off window frames. I also found a few great tips and hints to get the most out of the gun, such as ensuring the cable was clear of all items to avoid snagging during spraying… and making sure spray starts and ends away from the wall (to avoid drip regions). I’ve had quite a few trades in and all have been really impressed with the paint job. I cant recommend this product highly enough. It does need cleaning through thoroughly after each panting session but after a few sessions you get pretty slick at emptying the paint back into the tin and as the diluted paint starts coming through, divert this to a separate tin and use later to dilute new paint. I also found that i needed to really look after the nozzle parts. If I took a break I remove the nozzle and wash it through leaving it in warm water for the next session as this can get bunged up leading to ‘spits’ of paint if left. The great advantage of this system is (i) quality of finish – I could never get a finish like this with a roller or brush (ii) speed – it seems to apply a few coats at once so although it gets through the 10L pots quickly, its putting a thick coat (maybe equivalent to 2-3 coats with a brush?) in one go (iii) consistency – if you are methodical in applying the paint (you have to keep a constant speed or you’ll get light patches or pooling of paint) the look is amazing. I’ve had NO experience painting with a spray gun before buying this and following the instructions you’ll get a fantastic paint finish. I found that the finish i got was as good with ‘good’ paint (paint shops recommended own brand) as it was with expensive brands (such as Dulux). I don’t think anyone can tell which rooms are finished with which paint. I’m sure this is due to the spray gun. I didn’t find cheaper paint causing any problems with the spray gun indeed, a 5-10% water dilution (with VERY THOROUGH mixing using a drill mixer) was ideal with all paints used. I’ve not tried the ‘Diamond’ Dulux paint through the spray gun (for scrubbable areas of wall such as hallways) but I expect it is just as good. I’ve had 2 offers to buy the machine after I’ve finished with it… the results have been that good. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

 

Very happy with this sprayer. I have been painting big houses on my own for many years with brush and roller. What used to be two week’s work is now done in 4 days. Bit of a learning curve but not hard to master after watching some YouTube videos. I use Dulux trade vinyl Matt and add about 10% water. Finish is perfect. Sometimes I backroll for too quality finish or in areas touch up will be necessary. Overall very happy with purchase, and have got really into spraying. Despite product claims I do not recommend for wood trim though and have purchased separate hvlp sprayer for doors and skirting boards.

 

Painted pebble dash outside my house. Watering down good paint seems counter productive. Water paint by 20%. Happy with job and machine. Good finish!