Do I have to thin the paint?

Yes. Most coatings need thinning to flow through the HVLP nozzle; check the coating's instructions and test on scrap first.

Is it a good step up from spray cans?

For small and medium projects, yes. It is reusable and lets you adjust flow and pattern, which cans cannot do.

The removable parts rinse clean, but owners say the full process takes longer than they expected, so clean right after use.

Is it good for large walls or fences?

No. It is built for small to medium projects like decor, crafts and furniture, not big surfaces.

Wagner Control Spray Lite Crafting Paint and Stain Sprayer

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$62.00at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Wagner Control Spray Lite Crafting Paint and Stain Sprayer

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$62.00at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Last seen at $62.00 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Wagner Control Spray Lite Crafting Paint and Stain Sprayer

The Wagner Control Spray Lite is a handheld HVLP sprayer aimed at people moving up from spray cans and brushes. A 400-watt turbine feeds an adjustable flow control and spray pattern, so you can tune the fan and material volume to small and medium projects like decor, crafts and furniture. It sprays thinned craft paints, light-bodied stains, urethanes, enamels, sealers and varnishes, and its few removable parts rinse clean. Against entry-level HVLP units it is compact and simple, but it is not built for thick latex or large walls, and owners report mixed results on finish consistency and cleanup.

Best forCrafters and decor painters moving up from spray cansSmall furniture and refinishing projectsLight-bodied stains, sealers and varnishesBeginners who want an adjustable, reusable sprayer

Pros

Adjustable flow control and spray pattern
Handheld and light for small to medium work
Handles thinned craft paints, stains, urethanes, enamels and varnishes
Few removable parts for rinsing clean
Reusable alternative to disposable spray cans

Cons

Needs material thinned before spraying
Not suited to thick latex or large surfaces
Mixed owner reports on finish consistency
Some find cleanup fussier than expected

Wagner Control Spray Lite Crafting Paint and Stain Sprayer prices at every store

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$62.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

3.5 / 5150 ratings

Ratings average around 3.5 out of 5. Owners like the adjustable controls and the step up from spray cans for small projects, but many report uneven finishes and more cleanup effort than they expected.

What people mention

Finish qualityMixedSome owners get smooth, consistent coats; others report splotching and uneven coverage.
ThinningCriticisedReviewers say paints must be thinned carefully or the sprayer clogs or spits.
CleanupCriticisedOwners find the removable parts rinse clean but the overall process takes time.
AdjustabilityPraisedUsers like the flow control and spray pattern settings for different coatings.
BuildMixedSome describe it as light and handy; others find it less sturdy than expected.

About the Wagner Control Spray Lite Crafting Paint and Stain Sprayer

The Wagner Control Spray Lite is a hand-held HVLP paint sprayer for small to medium projects such as decor, crafts and furniture. It applies a smooth, consistent finish and can be reused, unlike spray cans.

It sprays a variety of materials, including thinned craft paints and light-bodied stains, urethanes, enamels, sealers and varnishes. Flow control and spray pattern are adjustable to suit the project and the coating.

Cleanup is simple. The sprayer has few removable parts, and they rinse clean.

Type: Hand-held HVLP paint sprayer
Power: 400 watts
Adjustments: Adjustable flow control and spray pattern
Materials: Thinned craft paints, light-bodied stains, urethanes, enamels, sealers, varnishes
Best for: Small to medium projects such as decor, crafts and furniture
Cleanup: Few removable parts that rinse clean

Specifications

size: 1Source
color: YellowSource

Questions and answers

What materials can it spray?: Thinned craft paints and light-bodied stains, urethanes, enamels, sealers and varnishes. Thick latex is not its job.
Do I have to thin the paint?: Yes. Most coatings need thinning to flow through the HVLP nozzle; check the coating's instructions and test on scrap first.
Is it a good step up from spray cans?: For small and medium projects, yes. It is reusable and lets you adjust flow and pattern, which cans cannot do.
How hard is cleanup?: The removable parts rinse clean, but owners say the full process takes longer than they expected, so clean right after use.
Is it good for large walls or fences?: No. It is built for small to medium projects like decor, crafts and furniture, not big surfaces.
Where is the Wagner Control Spray Lite Crafting Paint and Stain Sprayer cheapest?: At Walmart, for $62.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Wagner Control Spray Lite Crafting Paint and Stain Sprayer?: Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 150 ratings.