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   forestgirl | Apr 26, 2010 06:09pm | #1

   Also try "Breaktime"....

   If you don't get much response here, try posting in "Breaktime" -- the Fine Homebuilding forum.

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   SteveSchoene | Apr 27, 2010 09:27am | #2

   When trim work was done in my recently built house, the walls were sprayed with airless sprayer, but all the trim was still done by brush--but with the exception that despite using waterborne ProClassic the pros didn't leave brush marks.  It's easier to avoid the brush marks with oil based enamel--but you do have to 1) thin the paint so it will flow properly, ignoring label injunctions that say not to thin, and 2) use a decent brush.--see the June FWW for some good info on brushes.  Trying to mask in-place trim to spray, even with airless sprayers, is a bigger job, in my opinion, that spending time perfecting brush techniques--especially in an occupied house.  . 

   Spraying does work well for items that can be finished before installation, but the materials sprayed would be different than the ones you would brush.  Practically speaking that would me a waterborne acyrlic such as from manufacturer's like Target or Enduro that are designed specifically for spraying.  These have viscosities and dry times that work well, and don't require explosive proof spray facilities.