Painting, Painting, Painting

I struggle knowing how many details to share about this build. A lot, and I mean a LOT of time is spent doing rather ordinary tasks. It isn't these tasks aren't important nor rewarding. They just aren't that exciting. There is a ton of painting work. The entire interior will be finished with 8" center match tung and groove paneling. Over 3,000 board feet of T&G to be exact. That doesn't include 800 linear feet of battens, 500 feet of cedar trim, four bundles of cedar shingles, hundreds of square feet of exterior paneling, plus countess custom recycled wood projects.

Needless to say there will be weeks of priming and finish painting ahead. While I plan to use a spray airless sprayer for as much as I can, there are many parts that will require a good old fashion paint brush for the best application. I personally don't like the look of sprayed sealer coats, and they almost always require back brushing if they are sprayed. If you have never used an airless sprayer, they are worth their weight in gold. First, they apply a much smoother finish that one could ever get with the best brush or roller. Second, they are so much faster than painting by hand. I would say if you plan on using a gallon or more paint on a project, it is worth the effort to use one. Here is a 30 second video of me pretty much knocking out 60 linear feet of paneling. This would easily take 10-15 minutes by hand and with an inferior finish compared to spraying.

That said, sprayers do have a couple major downside. They are relatively messy and kick up a ton of airborne paint particles. A good face mask is a must even outside unless you like harming your lungs. If you are painting inside, you must tape and mask everywhere you don't want paint to hit. I mean everywhere because paint will find any bare spot or opening. Outside, plan on large drop cloths that extend way beyond your work area. Always spray with the wind at your back - trust me on that. Happy painting!