A Paint Sprayer - The Best Decision to Paint My Accent Wall & Giveaway

If you're as crazy as I am in the home decor department, you have probably painted a multitude of different surfaces all-around your home. 

Yes, I've painted walls, furniture, kitchen cabinets, railings, and even upholstery pieces! Many times I've used a paintbrush and/or a roller, but lately, I just love to use a paint sprayer.

When I finished installing the wooden design in my bedroom, I knew that a paint sprayer was the sure way to go and paint all around this wall design.

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Have you ever used a paint sprayer? Well, it was only a couple years ago when I felt completely intimidated by paint sprayers. I thought they were difficult to use and especially to clean. Ha, was I ever so wrong!
I was introduced to a paint sprayer during a blogging conference. They allowed me to use this
Wagner Home Decor Sprayer and guess what? It was SO easy to use! I came home to do lots of spray paint, with the biggest of those projects, being the re-painting of my kitchen cabinets.
I used it again to paint the big built-in unit in my family room, but sadly, that project was a bit too big for my little Sprayer.

If you're into small painted projects like painting a chair, a dresser, planters, or signs, then this Wagner Home Decor is the one for you. Easy to use and very affordable.

Wagner Home Decor HVLP Stationary Sprayer 

For painting this big accent wall I had to up my game, so I bought this Wagner FLEXIO 2000 HVLP (High-Velocity Low Pressure) Sprayer.

Wagner FLEXIO 2000 HVLP Sprayer

All the controls are very similar to the previous sprayer I had, but with lots more power.

You can check the steps I took to paint this accent wall in the following video. However, more details are shared below and at the end of this post, you can enter to win one Wagner Flexio 2000 paint sprayer.

1. PREP & CLEAN THE AREA TO BE PAINTED

Gaps and holes had been previously filled. Once the wooden design was done, I sanded all the boards with a 120-grid sanding sponge. 

Then, it was time to clean very well the entire wall. I first used a dusting cloth, then a vacuum cleaner was the tool I used to lift any particles still lingering on that wall.

2. ADD TAPE AND COVER THE AREA ALL AROUND IT
Painter's tape was used to delineate the painted area from those I needed to protect... The baseboard, adjacent walls, ceiling, and switch plates.

| ScotchBlue Clear Pre-Taped Painter's Plastic Sheet  | RIDGID Wet/Dry Vac |

However, spray paint means there's going to be paint splatter. You need to protect the area you don't want paint on! I used ScotchBlue Clear Pre-Tape Painter's Plastic Sheet all around my accent wall. The tape on one side of the plastic makes it easy to install. It protects 4 feet all around, which is the width of the plastic.
Installing the plastic sheet on the ceiling was a bit of a challenge since I had to come down & up again that ladder. I liked that the plastic clings to the surfaces it's placed on.

| Werner 5-in-1 Telescoping Ladder |

3. NARROW DOWN COLOR SELECTIONS IF YOU DON'T HAVE A FAVORITE YET

I used the Project Color app to find the perfect color for this wall.

Using the app there on your phone, you can match colors, check for popular colors, find your perfect color by shade and even try as many colors on the wall/room you want to paint.

4. PICK YOUR FAVORITE COLORS AND BUY SAMPLES

The colors I tried starting with the lightest and in clockwise rotation: Behr Graphic Charcoal - Behr Evening Hush - Behr Dark Secret - Behr Astronomical

5. TRY THOSE PAINT SAMPLES ON YOUR WALL/ROOM AND CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE

I think is very important for you to try the colors there in the room, checking them at different times during the day, before making a final decision.

The color I chose: Behr Evening Hush.

6. FILL YOUR SPRAYER WITH PAINT AND START PAINTING

Unlike, my previous sprayer, I didn't need to thin my paint when using my new Wagner Flexio 2000.

I simply filled the cup and started painting.

Now, painting a wall with this type of design is different than painting a flat wall. And that's when a paint sprayer is most beneficial. All the pieces of wood create little crevices, corners, and uneven surfaces that would've been difficult to paint with a roller and a brush.

You need to make sure you're spray painting those wooden boards on all exposed sides... Top, front, and bottom. The good thing is, it goes fast.

7. LET THE PAINT DRY ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS

Once done with that first coat, let the paint dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.

8. ONCE DRY, SAND ROUGH SPOTS - CLEAN

I let the paint dry for two hours before sanding any rough spots on the wood. I should've primed those boards before painting them, I kinda knew this was going to happen. In my defense, I skipped the priming given that I usually sand the surfaces after the first coat of paint. ;)

There were also some missed spots. This type of wall treatment has so many little areas you need to paint that it's difficult to keep track of all of them. The asymmetrical design doesn't help either.

Once again, after sanding, clean the wall very well.

9. GIVE THE ENTIRE WALL ANOTHER COAT OF PAINT

The dark color on the wall and the descent of daylight were more than enough reasons to bring a powerful light to brighten up the space. The light was a huge help for me to keep track of that wet line. 

|  Werner 5-in-1 Telescoping Ladder  | 

10. LET IT DRY. REMOVE PLASTIC AND TAPE AND ENJOY!

Once the paint was dry I removed the plastic and the tape to uncover a beautiful moody accent wall.

It's such a dramatic change in this room!

|  BEHR Evening Hush - matte  |

I love this color! It changes with the amount of light this room receives. Sometimes it looks black, during the morning it looks blue-ish, some other times green-ish.

 Here right before bringing the furnishings.

| Mitzy by Hudson Valley Aged Brass Chandelier  | 

Ready to give a paint sprayer a try?! Good for you because this might be your lucky day!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!

One lucky winner will get a

WAGNER Flexio 2000 HVLP Sprayer

Five easy ways to enter my giveaway are below!

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The following are all the links to this bedroom makeover:

• Master Bedroom Final Reveal

• Painting the Accent Wall
• Installing the Accent Wall
• Planning a Wall Design
• DIY - Modern Night Stands with Wireless charger
• The Hanging Planter

• Master Bedroom - The Before
• DIY - Built-in with fireplace
• DIY - Faux Wooden Beams

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