An LVLP spray gun would be a good choice if you need to have extremely low air pressure and use a low strength compressor, allowing you to go right into the world of professional paint jobs, or semi-commercial paint jobs inexpensively and easily. There is much to know about this sort of paint sprayer, however, and it is very helpful information to know, particularly if you plan on getting into paintballing or other airsoft/paintballing. LVLP is an abbreviation for variable level laser pressure. It refers to the ability of the gun to vary the pressure through the use of a pump. It is an important characteristic in that it allows the user to control how much paint or air is produced from the nozzle at any given time.

If you are interested in an LVLP gun, then first make sure you understand what LVLP stands for before going out and checking prices. LVL means vacuum pressure, and the LVLP system works with a siphon feed paint system that is filled with a compressed air stream. The pressure of the air stream is controlled by the speed of the pump, which can either be manual or electronically driven. The gun, itself, is basically a pump driven device.

Because there are so many different types of LVLP pump driven systems, it is important to understand them before considering an application. For instance, the two most popular LVLP spraying methods are pneumatic or hydraulic. Both employ different types of pumping, pressure and flow, but they do not operate in quite the same way. You can check out some useful information below to see the differences between the two types of paint guns. Hopefully, you will also be able to understand why LVLP guns can be a good investment.

Pneumatic Pressure: One of the benefits of using LVLP guns is that they work best with high volume paint applications. High volume paint means more air pressure, which results in higher air pressure and more suction power. This means your job will get done faster. However, there are several considerations to keep in mind when using this type of system.

You must always shoot from the highest possible point in order to maximize your air flow and pressure. It is also important to direct the spray towards the middle of the material you are spraying. If your target is in the center of a material and you try to spray from the sides, you will end up wasting paint and possibly damaging the material. Also, do not shoot at a high volume spray width as this will also lead to problems. A small, narrow spray nozzle will give you the best suction.


Air Control: When using a spray gun, you must always pay attention to air control. It is vital that you make sure the air is flowing correctly and that you have sufficient pressure to get the job done. Many people underestimate the importance of air control, which is why they often mess up. For instance, some people will overfill their compressor but not their air filter. The filters will then become clogged with gunk, and the compressed air inside the container will have nowhere to go, so it often goes into the compressor where it is counterproductive. Paying attention to air control will result in you spraying paint with the highest quality and that paint will touch down where it is needed most, on your target.

Suction Focused Paint Flow: Perhaps the best spray equipment you can buy is one that has a built in suction feeder. Suction fed equipment is one that feed its paint through a long hose, one that runs from the compressor to the air cleaner, and then to the paint cup. Because the gun puts so much pressure on the paint, a good suction feed ensures the paint comes out at the proper angle and at the correct velocity. Having this type of feed also results in much more accurate spray application, because the gun puts far less pressure on the paint, which means that precise applications are achieved.

Low Air Consumption: Probably the biggest advantage of buying a compressor and an air gun when working on DIY projects is the low air consumption. Both of these tools work by pumping in large amounts of air, which requires lots of energy and a lot of power. In comparison, a compressor is far more suited to light duty tasks such as painting. If you are doing projects for home, you would be well advised to go for a low air consumption model, especially if the bulk of your project will be used on indoor jobs. Billious Inc. Distributor