Spray Painting vs. Roller Painting: Which one to Choose?

One of the biggest arguments in industrial painting boils down to this: paint sprayer vs. roller? It is true. Does this argument seem trivial? Well, to those in the business, it is anything but. And for good reason. The way paint is applied changes how it appears when dry. So, which side are you on? Are you a roller or a sprayer?

Most companies typically apply paint using a sprayer. Industrial spray painting is a booming business. Sprayers let companies paint large areas quickly and efficiently but a roller allows the painter greater control. It is also much neater to paint with a roller than a sprayer. Things have to be taped and covered when using a sprayer because there is a lot of overspray. At Industry Painters we have painters who use both techniques. Reach out to find out more.

What Makes Spray Painting Better?

When using interior painting spray, it is important to properly tape off objects due to the overspray. Listed below are some benefits of using a sprayer. 

• Faster Application
• Easy Setup
• Further Reach

Without question, using a sprayer to paint something takes far less time than using a roller. It also takes a lot less effort to spray paint something. No elbow grease required. There is also little setup time necessary. Is spray painting the better way to paint?

Negative Aspects of Spray Painting

Certainly, spray painting has some advantages. But as with anything, there are some negative aspects to it as well. We have listed some of those things below.

• Uneven Coats
• Messy Application
• Overspray
• Equipment Breakdowns
• Uses More Paint

What Makes Roller Painting Better?

There is no question using a sprayer to apply paint takes much less time than using a roller. But is that really the best way to apply paint? Some of the positive aspects of using a roller instead of a sprayer are listed below.

• Better Control
• Able to Reach Tight Spaces
• Applying Even Coat
• Better Adhesion

By taking a little more time, the painter can tell if the coat is uneven and adjust accordingly. Also, by using force to apply the paint, there is far better adhesion.

Negatives of Roller Painting

As with anything, there are both positive and negative aspects to use a roller to paint. Some of those negative factors are listed below.

• Takes Longer
• Takes Two Coats of Paint
• More Work to Apply

There really is no true answer to which is better a roller or a sprayer. It all depends on preference. Why not reach out to us to discuss the options with industrial spray painting. We can determine which is best for your situation. Let us color you today. We are Industry Painting Company.