I've painted several rooms with this sprayer, and I really like it. It is NOT a time-saver in my opinion. It makes a cloud of aerosolized paint in the air, so thorough masking and floor protection are really important (so is PPE, by the way). By the time you get done with all of that, sometimes it's just faster to use brushes and rollers. That said, I can't imagine anything better for those horrible bumpy, dry, crumbly, acoustic ceilings that so many of us have. This little sprayer makes quick work of them, and they look absolutely amazing with fresh paint (they're not very acoustic with fresh paint, but they definitely have a much nicer look). While rollers and brushes might be faster for most surfaces, this really does put down a nice layer of smooth, professional-looking paint, which is worth the extra prep time and spraying. If you're in a situation where you don't need to mask stuff, then this sprayer is definitely a fast and easy partner in crime. And yep, it does spray upside down, just like they say it does. It really has worked like a champ.
It's not very heavy, even when fully loaded. I'm a little wimp and had no problems holding it up to do ceilings and higher walls. You just hold the trigger grip with one hand and support the paint cup with the other hand. I also really like that you don't have to clean it if you're using it again the next day. It's as simple as turning the tip 90 degrees, and then, poof, you're done for the day.
There are a few things I don't love. First, you do have to refill it quite frequently if you're painting larger areas. By larger areas, I mean... a wall. Refilling is relatively easy, but you do have to go through the priming dance every time, and it gets messier and messier with each refill. I also have a hard time with the paint cup. It's just a little too big for people with smaller hands to twist on and off, and I had some spills as a result. The last issue is that the sprayer moves a lot of air when it's operating, so you have to make sure that anything you've got masked off is really securely taped. Otherwise, this sprayer will blow it aside and spray a bunch of paint where you don't want it before you even realize it's happening.
Before this little handheld jobber, I had a Graco Magnum X7. The setup and cleaning rituals were ridiculously incomprehensible and tedious. Even though the X7 was a bit lighter to handle, struggling with the unyielding paint hose made it seem really heavy and cumbersome. This little handheld sprayer is much more flexible and gets into all of the places the X7 did at a fraction of the cost. The 360 is much easier to operate and clean, plus it's a lot smaller and easier to store when not in use.
| Brand | Graco |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue/White |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Item Weight | 3.5 Pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 12.5"W x 9.75"H |
| Style | TrueCoat 360 Paint Sprayer |
| Power Source | Ac/Dc |
| Included Components | 2 - .015 inch Reversible spray tips, 4 in. narrow and 12 inch wide, 2-32 oz FlexLiner Bags and Operation Manual |
| Model Name | TrueCoat 360 |
| Manufacturer | Graco |
| Part Number | 16Y385 |
| Item Weight | 3.5 pounds |
| Item model number | 16Y385 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Maximum Pressure | 1500 Pound per Square Inch |
| Special Features | Airless |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
