Customer Reviews
helps get the job done fast 
2008-05-27
My husband and I are building/subcontracting our new house so we elected to be the painters! Everyone had told us to get a painter sprayer to prime all the walls with so we decided to get this model- not too cheap not too expensive. The priming went great and very fast! We were priming the upstairs(1300+ sq ft) and i would say i had done it all in less than an hour. The one complaint i had was that the hose that is connected to the paint supply if moved too much(which obviously it is while painting)will come lose and spew paint EVERYWHERE! You have to be quick to shut the thing off or you have a HUGE mess. The next day we were going to paint ceilings in the same area. Some people had told us to definately roll the flat ceilings for better coverage--we did the first coat rolling and it took us about 7 hours. Our arms were very sore --the next day we had to apply the secong coat and the thought of having to roll it again was dreadful! We decided to give the sprayer a try...i sprayed the second coat on the ceiling in about 20 mins.!!!! And it looks just as good as the rolled did and our arms weren't sore. Again the only complaint i had is this time either the nozzle cam loose and sprayed paint or the attachment to the paint holder. We got real good at turning the machine off. The mess didn't matter to us b/c we have nothing but bare floors to cover up but this could be a real problem for others. I just read another review that said the same thing but he got it to stop by tightening the nuts with a wrench, i will definately give this a try before we do our trim this weekend! What a lifesaver- i do agree with others to read instructions carefully- i did and i think that is why we had little problem- clean up takes a while but that comes with the territory:)
2 failed in less than 3 days 
2008-05-17
I purchased on from costco to paint the fence surrounding our property, the 1st one lasted about 10 hours and the second one lasted 3 hours. They would not hold pressure and the motor was constantly running. I think these are for very small jobs only.
Saved me a ton of time! 
2008-05-12
I have an acre property with a wood rail fence around the perimeter. It needed to be repainted this year and I started doing the project by hand and quickly realized that it was going to take forever. So the wife and I went down to Lowes and bought this thing. I went through 8 gallons of latex paint and got the whole fence done in one Saturday. I was previously paranoid about paint sprayers and how easily they clog. This thing didn't clog once and did the whole job without an problems. I even let it set for a half-hour at a time and I would pick it back up and it just kept spraying. I would recommend goggles and an old hat if spraying outside in any type of wind. Cleanup was easier than I expected. Lots of warm, soapy water and she cleans up like a dream.
Well Worth Every Penny !! 2008-04-09
Let me tell you about my day yesterday. I started painting our 150+ feet of gothic top picket fence with a brush and roller. It took me two and a half hours to paint one 8-foot section and a gate, both sides, two coats. I sat on the steps and thought, this is miserable. By 3:30 that afternoon, I was happily setting up my new Wagner Paint Crew. At 6:00 I had finished spraying the entire fence on both sides. I made a quick trip to the store to buy more paint, and by 8:00 I had finished a quick second coat on everything I had painted, PLUS I had also painted all of my white wicker lawn furniture. And it all looks GREAT. One of my neighbors actually came over and said it looked like I had replaced the fence with one of the new solid color vinyl ones. (Actually, I think it looks better than vinyl.) This machine is amazing. Here's why:
1. You pour the paint directly into a hopper-- It holds a gallon+ at a time--and you don't have to dilute It. My fence project used a latex solid color stain, but the instructions say you can use oil based paints and stains as well.
2. The unit maintains pressure as well as an air compressor would. The high quality sprayer nozzle delivers a micro-aerosolized output that covers beautifully. No runs,drips, or missed spots--and it lays down a ton of paint with every pass.
3. Standby mode: If you have a wet cloth and a ziplock baggie for the spray nozzle, you can put this sprayer away for up to 16 hours without worrying about the paint hardening. Now THAT is a blessing. No more cleaning your sprayer if you have a job that lasts more than a day!
This sprayer literally saved me. It would have taken a month of weekends to accomplish what I finished in one day with the Wagner Paint Crew.
A few things to consider:
The amount of overspray is formidable. In my case, I was painting a picket fence, so there was a lot of open space in between what was catching the paint. If you're in this situation, my advice is to wear a hat and sunglasses. Without realizing it, I wound up with so much overspray in my hair my kids said I looked like a little old lady with white hair!
Make sure you read the instruction book before you start. Yes, it may look self explanatory, but there are a few things in there you have to know before you hit the ON button. In my case, this involved specific instructions for using TWO wrenches to tighten the fittings. You really need to do this, because the machine puts out a lot of pressure. (My first 1/2 gallon went on the ground at the hopper because of this).
Don't underestimate the amount of paint this thing will use to complete a project -- and there is some waste. I used a full seven gallons of undiluted paint. It's good that you can leave it without cleaning it while you make a run to the store, but it's better if you don't have to.
Buy the optional swivel attachment. It's a must have.
Make sure you move everything that you don't want paint on, like your mailbox, gate hardware, THE DOG... There's nothing selective about the spraying process. If it's in front of your nozzle, it's going to get painted.
I haven't used the roller that came with the machine, but I can tell you that I would NOT attempt to spray anything indoors with the sprayer. It's not like using a can of spray paint. Also, this unit isn't for small jobs. It's made to handle one gallon after another. All day long.
Wagner Paint Crew Plus Delivers...Paint 2008-02-10
I didn't need it for spraying, but for rolling, and it worked great for that. I was priming my newly scraped and textured ceilings, which were really sucking up paint, and it was taking forever. I wanted something that would deliver paint to my roller without me having to return to the tray for more paint. I debated whether to get a low end professional machine or a high end Wagner and I ultimately ended up with this...half the price.
I hesitated because of the Wagner Paint Crew...non plus version. Reports of needing lots of paint in the hopper to work properly, long cleanup procedure, and reliability issues. I figured that this unit addressed the problem of needing lots of paint in the hopper by the new design; which it did (it was pretty much down to the bottom before it sucked in air). And then I figured that those who didn't complain about the reliability were complaining about the clean up. In other words, those who didn't clean, had issues on the subsequent use.
As far as clean up goes, it went well. Yes it takes awhile, but not more than expected. You need to be able to follow directions; at least the first time. After getting used to the machine, everything seemed to make sense. Just be prepared to read the instructions...for both setup and cleaning.
What could use improvement? Well, my roller attachment that came with the unit was a bit out of round. It was a little bit bulged in the middle, which made putting the paint down a little more difficult. Many people also complained about needing a swivel attachment on the gun handle. I took their word for it and bought one just to be on the safe side; and yes, it is a must have (~$25).
Last thoughts/summary.
-Read manual
-Spend time to cleanup.
-I didn't use the spray nozzle...just the roller.
-Good for large area. Small area isn't worth the clean-up time.
-Would highly recommend
Can't beat it for $189.00 2008-06-22
I purchased mine from H0ME DEP0T for $189.00 and it's worth every penny!
I sprayed two coats of VERY thick sealer on both sides of my fence as well as my neighbors fence in no time at all. I even had time to run back to H0ME DEP0T, buy more sealer, spray the neighbors deck, come back home, fire up the grill and relax! Only problem I ever encountered was the gun handle quit working on me. After taking it apart I realized I didn't need to because it was as simple as a small pin that slid out. I slid it back in and this little problem only caused me about ten or fifteen minutes.
Someone mentioned buying a swivel connection for it. I did with out it but it's a good idea and I too will be buying one for mine.
Lowest price I found was at H0ME DEP0T for $189.00
One reviewer said the motor ran non stop... If you mix your paint or what ever your spraying, carefull not to mix too fast or you may cause some small bubbles to form. It takes longer to compress air than it does liquid. I beleive the one bad review was user error.
I don't usually review products, but here's my exception... 2008-06-20
I just wanted to comment on how impressed I was with this sprayer. I just painted my deck, playset, and area/lattice under my storage building. Before I say anything else I just want to be sure you know a couple of issues that come with using any sprayer: 1. Longer prep/taping time (you want to cover more than you think you need to in order to protect surfaces from overspray) 2. Longer clean-up time (but not as much as I anticipated with as much as people talk about it) It took for just under four hours from the time I pulled in my driveway from work until I was back inside getting in the shower to paint all of the aforementioned surfaces. The pressure was very consisitent (just prime the line on a scrap first) and I had virtually no drips/runs. The sprayed surfaces were phenomenally smooth and the lattice and hand rail were painted in a flash. I carried a brush around with me in order to smooth out any runs/drips and only used it once or twice. I am not dissapointed with how much paint was used but for me I knew that spraying would use considerably more than rolling/brushing. (note: i have the roller attachment as well and imagine comparably fantastic results). As far as clean up goes i simply emptied the extra paint back into original container, sprayed out the paint hopper with water, flushed the lines with water, cleaned paint gun in a cleaning solution, and then ran a small amount of paint cleaner through the unit. One of my complaints was that the unit does not come with a swivel for the paint gun and since the line is very stiff (filled with paint and pressurized) it can be very tiring on your wrist to maneuver the line and occasionally unwind. I also would have prefered a tighter fitting lid to the paint hopper and a latch that secured the paint hopper to the unit (as it is it "snaps" in place). With all that said, none of these complaints affected my painting in any way, they would just give me a little piece of mind and comfort. If you are considering a paint sprayer I would have to recommend this one.
Wagner Paint Crew Plus 2008-06-19
I have used Wagner paint sprayers in the past and was skeptical about buying this product online. The Wagner paint crew plus is the best thing I could have ever done. I painted the entire outside of the house in about 6 hours. It was easy to use and clean up. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase. I will recommend this product to all my friends and family. The only problem I had with it was the hose is very inflexible, but this was worth the trouble due to the ease of setup, use, and cleanup. There was no spitting which I had problems with in the past with other handheld sprayers. Plus I didn't have to add any thinner to the paint to flow properly.
Thank you for a great product
30min for 240 bucks 2008-06-10
I'll be returning my sprayer to Lowes today, I have a half completed bathroom cabinet job and totally upset. Everything started as stated in the manual. I filled the hopper, primed and off the the races. Was able to spray latex paint on the cabinets on my side of the sink and the drawers. OK, over to my wife's side, I stated with no problem, all went find until I ran out of paint. I filled the hopper with another 1/2 gallon of paint, primed again and sprayed for 2 seconds before cutting off. The Crew Plus stopped pumping paint, the return hose didn't even return paint while on PRIME. I followed directions, used the tool to make sure the inlet port is not stuck, tried again. Just the motor running. I disassembled the inlet port, cleaned everything still the same thing.
I should have taken heed from the Wagner Paint Crew, I've seen these refurbished models in different places. I will stick to manual rolling, I'll prob have to rent a sprayer to finish my cabinets. With 4 more rooms to go. Totally upset.
Four spays and then Clog 2008-05-28
I do not recommend this product if you plan on using primer. I followed all the directions step by step, poured in Killz primer, spayed three strokes, and then it clogs. I could never get the machine to prime again. I tried cleaning everything, but it never primed again. Even if I could get the machine to prime again, I wouldn't want to water down my paint, like some suggest.
Needless to say, I took it back and spent an extra $70 and got a much better product.
Maybe this product works well with regular latex paint, but I do not recommend primer.
