Graco gx-19

[ttrav35]

I went to SW a couple weeks ago and talked to the manager about pricing on the Graco GX-19 and the Titan ED655. He said he sells way more Gracos and he would sell me one for $800. I wouldn't recommend the Titan is what ha said. I'm slowly painting the interior of my house, room by room, and will mainly be spraying trim, baseboards, and the 6 panel doors. My house was built in 2008 and all paint in the house is either SW A-100 latex flat (walls) and semigloss for the doors and baseboards. If I feel I'm competent with the results of the GX-19, I'll attempt to paint some cabinets in the bathrooms.  Each room can be sealed off easily while I spray, so I'm not worried about the over-spray leaving the room. I have an unfinished basement where I could set up (rig) up a paint booth if needed.  I borrowed a friends Graco handheld sprayer in the past and had good results on some interior doors, but wanted something a little better. Thought about a 4 stage Fuji HVLP (had it in my cart several times) but just too hesitant about the trial and error chemistry of it all. I've read the reviews on the Gx-19 but there doesn't seem to be that many comments on the set-up or videos of people actually using it.  I'm thinking about using the GX-19 and a FFLP 310 for the doors and baseboards? SW Emerald or BM Advance or PPG Breakthrough? Just trying to keep it simple (I've been reading painting forums for a month and know it's far from that!). Any help would greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[tjbnwi]

[member=13337]Scott Burt[/member]

Tom

 

[tiralie]

I'm thinking about using the GX-19 and a FFLP 310 for the doors and baseboards? SW Emerald or BM Advance or PPG Breakthrough? Just trying to keep it simple (I've been reading painting forums for a month and know it's far from that!). Any help would greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I have and use the GX-19 for  spraying primer, passage way doors, cabinet components and have shot BM Advance and SW equivalent with it. It does do a good job. I am happy with it. [member=24938]JCLP[/member] has used it extensively to spray PPG Breakthrough. It is a good little machine for spraying a gallon or two at a time, and is capable of spraying cabinet doors. I have used the Graco 310 and 210 with it and had good results. While I have not used them, I am told the Tritech tips give a much better finish.
It is a small machine and the recycle time or spread between optimal pressure and when the machine cycles up again is a bit of a problem when spraying long runs such as base boards but you can work around this.
Let me know if you have any specific questions.

 

[ttrav35]

Tom, thanks for Scott's info.

Tim, glad to hear it's good for what I need to spray with it. I'll pick up the Graco FFLP 310 and 210 when I order the GX-19 from SW this week.

Thanks for quick replies.

 

[tiralie]

Tim, glad to hear it's good for what I need to spray with it. I'll pick up the Graco FFLP 310 and 210 when I order the GX-19 from SW this week.

I am not sure of the price difference, but if i was to buy again I would get the GX21. The bucket on the GX19 is a bit of a pain, the 21 has a direct immersion design which is a bit more convenient, otherwise the GX19 is good machine for your purposes.
Tim

 

[JCLP]

Tim, glad to hear it's good for what I need to spray with it. I'll pick up the Graco FFLP 310 and 210 when I order the GX-19 from SW this week.

I am not sure of the price difference, but if i was to buy again I would get the GX21. The bucket on the GX19 is a bit of a pain, the 21 has a direct immersion design which is a bit more convenient, otherwise the GX19 is good machine for your purposes.
Tim

I don't believe the GX21 is available in Canada and probably the US as well. Could be wrong.

JC

 

[ttrav35]

I'll inquire about the GX21 at SW. I have found some videos and reviews on the Graco GXFF. I believe it's sold in Europe. Looks to be similar to the GX-19.

Todd

 

[EquatorTwo]

Can anyone who has used the unit advise if the GX-19 will spray unthinned latex? I understand that it lacks the pressure to atomize thick coatings on a regular basis, but am I unrealistic to think that I can spray a room once in a while?

 

[tjbnwi]

The spec states 3000 psi max. It should work for most latex coating with the proper tip.

Tom

 

[tiralie]

Can anyone who has used the unit advise if the GX-19 will spray unthinned latex? I understand that it lacks the pressure to atomize thick coatings on a regular basis, but am I unrealistic to think that I can spray a room once in a while?

You can spray unthinned latex no problem. It would take a while to spray a room, as the hopper doesn't hold that much and you would be stopping and filling it up often but it could be done otherwise. Back rolling is a good idea unless you want a smooth finish.
Tim

 

[Michael Kellough]

The specs say the hopper holds 1.5 gallons.