What is your opinion on Interior paint spraying vs. Roller and brush?

On large wall areas, I know spraying is quicker, but does it look better than old school roller and brush?What is your opinion on Interior paint spraying vs. Roller and brush?
Her is my experience: I bought a resonable sprayer from home depot, not hte cheap one, and used it in my home. I was the worst experience i ever had. I returned it un cleaned. It took 4 times as much paint as it should have, and the pick-up tube had to be constantly adjusted. I had to change it to paint up and then change it again to paint down. On its minimal setting it was like trying to paint with projectile vomiting. I ended up rolling the walls, and they looked great. In the end it didnt save me anything! Now don't get me wrong, i have ALOT of experience in spraying paint, but spending $600 on a sprayer that works isn't practicle. Buy 3 rollers, 3 steaks, and an 18 pack of beer. Now invite a couple of friends over and just have fun doing it.What is your opinion on Interior paint spraying vs. Roller and brush?
I've been in this business a very long time, and usually spray every exterior job I get.


Interiors are just more labor intensive, unless the house is new or vacant. You should know that ';Overspray'; no matter how slight, can intrude subtly into areas you'd never expect.





Certainly the proper PREP is critical,,,IE: Masking, covering, sealing areas of draft, etc. etc. BUT your assumption is correct in the actual spray time part of the total labor.





Obviously ceilings are another issue, if you want wall colors to be different, BUT even a ceiling can be masked with a paint masking roller tool that incorporates paper and tape together. The overspray from a gun always floats and is temporarily ';suspended'; but also always falls.





The brush roll technique is neater when done properly, may take equal time given that prep may be easier.





Rev. Steven
A roller is best and more accurate.
roll it


did my room last summer,doing the others soon !
no, i would rather use the roller and brush. just ask a buddy to help you.





u can even use the wagner powered roller brush thingy.....but old fashioned rolling shows that you put your time into it. and the finish product will be worth it.
I'm from the old school too, good quality roller and good quality trim brush.
Power rollers are the way to go. Spraying creates a lot of over spray which means more prep and clean up work.





Look for the power rollers that come with trim pads for corners and edging. I have worked as a painter/handy man for many years and they are the best!
Trim areas will always look nicer if done by hand, and spraying can cause more mess. If you have a new house without furniture in it, though, spraying might be a good option.