Painting with a Paint Sprayer

A paint sprayer seemed like a wise purchase after I decided to buy a crib for Precious Grandson.  Actually, I really wanted to get a changing table (to save my back from bending over) and decided to go ahead and get a crib with it.

I found this set on Craigslist, but it came in golden oak.

Painting every spindle seemed quite daunting to me, so upon Carol's advice, I purchased a Command Max paint sprayer from Amazon.

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Sprayer Review

It worked really well.  I didn't have any problems with the power being too strong or anything.  The directions were easy to follow.  I did have to stop and de-clog the spraying tip a couple of times (just with my fingernail), but that may be because I used chalk paint.  The part that was a little time consuming was getting the consistency of the paint right.  It may be because I used chalk paint which tends to thicken.  To get it the proper consistency, you need to put your paint through a (provided) funnel and time how long it takes to run through.  It seemed as if the chalk paint needed quite a bit of watering down, although I wouldn't be able to give you a ratio.  Fortunately, I was using a can that had been used before, so there was room to mix water in.

The crib was completely disassembled, so I had four separate pieces.  The paint went on really well.  I used 3-4 coats, part of that was from missing spots on all of the rails.   The changing table didn't go quite as smoothly, through no fault of the sprayer, other than it being too tall to fit between the shelves.  That necessitated me painting the insides mostly by hand.

It really gave me a nice, smooth finish.  I don't paint a lot, but I generally have at least one good-sized project every few months.  Fun-Sized Chick wanted her bedroom furniture painted--I wouldn't hesitate with the paint sprayer.  Since it was so reasonably priced ($67.74 as of this post), I think I will get my money's worth out of it.
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Now just where are the crib and changing table set up?  Gulp. And double gulp.  In the master bedroom!  Talk about being a little freaky.

It was really a process-of-elimination.  The college kids are home right now.  Even if they weren't, Strapping Lad's room is too small and Six-Foot Chick's is too far away (it would be cramped, too) and the loft would be too noisy.  I honestly think it makes a sweet little corner.

Darling Husband was quite startled when I moved it in (I told him beforehand, but he listened in typical "husband" fashion).   For the time being, Precious Grandson is here when we are up--if it came to him spending the night, in all likelihood, we would move the crib out!  We're grandparents, not crazy!
 

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