Photo: earlex.com
There is a very wide array of sprayers that can be used to paint cabinets. However, the ideal tool should not have a very high-pressure output because most cabinets are small and require precision painting in some areas.
High-pressure sprayers are ideal for spraying over large surfaces and can be ideal if you have a very large cabinet. That said, there are other factors to look for and the review below looks at the features of 10 of the best paint sprayers for cabinets to consider buying.
In this post:
- 10 Best Paint Sprayers for Cabinets – Review
- 1. Graco 17D889 – Best Overall Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
- 2. Rexbeti 5864270686 – Best Budget Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
- 3. Graco Magnum X5 – Best Paint Sprayer for Large Cabinets
- 4. Graco 17M363 – Best Cordless Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
- 5. Wagner Spraytech 0518080 – Best HVLP Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
- 6. HomeRight C800766 C900076 – Best Cabinet Paint Sprayer for Beginners
- 7. Wagner Spraytech 0529010 – 2-Nozzle Cabinet Paint Sprayer Set
- 8. Fuji Spray PW25150 – All-in-One Handheld Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
- 9. Graco 17M359 – Fully Repairable Cabinet Paint Sprayer
- 10. Graco 16Y385 – Cabinet Paint Sprayer with VacuValve Technology
- How to Buy the Best Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
- Tips to Use A Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
- Conclusion
10 Best Paint Sprayers for Cabinets – Review
IMAGE | PRODUCT | FEATURES | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1. Graco 17D889 (Best Overall) |
| |
 | 2. Rexbeti 5864270686 (Best Budget) |
| |
 | 3. Graco Magnum X5 (Best for Large Cabinet) |
| |
 | 4. Graco 17M363 (Best Cordless) |
| |
 | 5. Wagner Spraytech 0518080 (Best HVLP Sprayer) |
| |
 | 6. HomeRight C800766 C900076 (Best for Beginners) |
| |
 | 7. Wagner Spraytech 0529010 (2-Nozzle Set) |
| |
 | 8. Fuji Spray PW25150 (All-in-One Handheld Design) |
| |
 | 9. Graco 17M359 (Fully Repairable Design) |
| |
 | 10. Graco 16Y385 (VacuValve Technology) |
|
PRODUCT |
|---|
1. Graco 17D889 (Best Overall)
|
2. Rexbeti 5864270686 (Best Budget)
|
3. Graco Magnum X5 (Best for Large Cabinet)
|
4. Graco 17M363 (Best Cordless)
|
5. Wagner Spraytech 0518080 (Best HVLP Sprayer)
|
6. HomeRight C800766 C900076 (Best for Beginners)
|
7. Wagner Spraytech 0529010 (2-Nozzle Set)
|
8. Fuji Spray PW25150 (All-in-One Handheld Design)
|
9. Graco 17M359 (Fully Repairable Design)
|
10. Graco 16Y385 (VacuValve Technology)
|
1. Graco 17D889 – Best Overall Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
Photo: Graco
- Power: 120V
- Max. Pressure: 1500 PSI
- Max. Flow Rate: 757ml/min
- Cup Capacity: 1242ml
Since high pressure is not necessarily the best for spraying cabinets, Graco’s 17D889 takes the best overall spot because its output is 1500 PSI. This is the midpoint between the very powerful airless models such as the Magnum X5 and the slower HVLP models.
Combined with its variable speed control, this max pressure makes the 17D889 very versatile since it can be used on a wide variety of projects.
Basically, this setting gives you the option of setting to low speed for better control on detailed, high-precision projects while high speed is for quick coverage. This makes the tool suitable for spraying small, medium and even large cabinets.
Other than that, this sprayer is fitted with VacuValve technology that allows you to spray in any angle without losing prime while four 42-ounce (1242ml) flex liner bags make it ideal for multi-color projects because they can be easily reused/recycled.
You also get 2 reversible spray tips for spraying wide and narrow surfaces, vertical and horizontal fan adjustment, and a stainless-steel piston pump that is powerful enough to spray unthinned paint.
The only problem is that the tool is fitted with a short 1.5-foot power cord, which means you need an extension for enhancing mobility as you paint.
Note: the recommended usage is up to 25 gallons of paint/ year.
Pros:
- Variable speed settings for versatile use
- VacuValve technology; allows for spraying in any orientation
- Easily reusable flex liner bags
- Two reversible spray tips
- Adjustable fan pattern
Cons:
- Short power cord
2. Rexbeti 5864270686 – Best Budget Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
Photo: Rexbeti
- Power: 120V
- Max. Flow Rate: 750ml/min
- Cup Capacity: 1000ml
If you are a bit short on cash, Rexbeti’s unit is an affordable cabinet paint sprayer to consider. That said, the tool is an HVLP sprayer and this means it has a low-pressure output, which is ideal for small projects.
The sprayer is equipped with adjustable flow control settings, which enable you to adjust to low speed when painting corners and edges or high speed for quick coverage.
You also get 3 nozzle sizes; 2 for spraying thin paints (2mm and 2.5mm) and the third one (3mm) for applying latex, chalk and other thick paints. Each of these nozzles has an adjustable spray pattern, giving you a vertical, horizontal and round fan shape.
Other features include a long 6.6-foot power cord for maximum flexibility, a cleaning needle for unclogging the tips and a viscosity cup for checking the thickness of paints. However, this tool is quite bulky because the turbine is fitted on the gun. With this, it might not fit in tight spaces.
Pros:
- Affordable
- Adjustable flow control settings
- Includes 3 nozzles with an adjustable spray fan
- Long power cord
Cons:
- Bulky design
3. Graco Magnum X5 – Best Paint Sprayer for Large Cabinets
Photo: Graco
- Power: 110V
- Max. Pressure: 3000 PSI
- Max. Flow Rate: 1022ml/min
For extremely large cabinets, Graco’s Magnum X5 is the best option because it has a high-pressure output that can reach 3000 PSI. This gives you a fast flow rate of 0.27 gal/min (1022ml/min), which is ideal for quick coverage.
This product is ideal for outdoor use because it comes with a 25-foot hose but can support a hose of up to 75-feet in length. With this, you can easily reach all the ends of a large cabinet or spray outdoors while the pump is indoors.
Instead of a paint cup, the X5 is fitted with a flexible suction tube that allows you to spray directly from a 1- or 5-gallon bucket.
Other features include a powerful stainless-steel piston pump that allows for spraying of unthinned paint at high pressure, a reversible clog-free tip and a power flush adapter that connects to a garden hose for easy cleaning.
On the downside, the spray pattern is not adjustable for enhanced control when high precision is required. However, the pressure is adjustable and this gives you some form of control.
More Detailed: Graco Magnum X5 Review
Pros:
- High-pressure output; ideal for quick coverage
- Long 25-foot paint hose
- Flexible suction tube; allows you to spray directly from the paint can
- Powerflush adapter for easy cleaning
Cons:
- Nonadjustable spray fan
4. Graco 17M363 – Best Cordless Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
Photo: Graco
- Power: 20V
- Max. Pressure: 2000 PSI
- Cup Capacity: 946ml
If you are looking for a cordless cabinet paint sprayer, Graco’s 17M363 is the best option to consider. The tool is powered by a 20-volt, 2Ah lithium-ion battery, and includes 2 of them in the set so that you can use one as the other recharges.
This design gives you maximum mobility because you can use the sprayer anywhere, with the capacity to spray up to 1 gallon per full charge.
Apart from that, this sprayer is fully repairable and this helps to extend its overall durability because new parts can be easily fitted in. This includes a Triax triple piston pump, which is installed via ProConnect and requires only a screwdriver for replacement.
Other features include four easily reusable 32-ounce flex liner bags, ProControl 2 for motor speed adjustment, SmartControl for precision pressure adjustment and reversible tips. The only problem is that this tool is very expensive.
Pros:
- Cordless; very flexible
- Includes 2 batteries
- Fully repairable design
- Adjustable motor speed
Cons:
- Expensive
5. Wagner Spraytech 0518080 – Best HVLP Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
Photo: Wagner Spraytech
- Power: 110V
- Max. Pressure: 2.63 PSI
- Cup Capacity: 946ml, 1420ml
For an HVLP cabinet paint sprayer, Wagner Spraytech’s 0518080 stands out due to a number of reasons. For starters, it is designed to have a stationary base (turbine), which leaves you with a small and lightweight gun for reduced hand fatigue.
The two are connected via a long 20-foot hose, which ensures you can reach all the ends of your project. You also get two paint cups; a small 1 qt. (946ml) professional-grade metal cup and a large 1.5 qt. (1420ml) plastic cup for large projects.
Other features include adjustable paint flow and pressure settings (1.5-2.63 PSI), as well as an adjustable spray pattern to round, horizontal or vertical spraying.
You also get 2 air filters for keeping dust from ruining the finish and a viscosity cup for checking the paint’s thickness. However, with its 2-stage turbine, this sprayer is not powerful enough to spray thick paints without thinning them.
Pros:
- Small and lightweight gun; reduces hand fatigue
- Long 20-foot hose
- Includes 2 paint cups, 2 air filters and a viscosity cup
- Adjustable paint flow, pressure and spray pattern
Cons:
- Not suitable for spraying very thick paints
6. HomeRight C800766 C900076 – Best Cabinet Paint Sprayer for Beginners
Photo: HomeRight
- Cup Capacity: 798ml
As a beginner, you need a simplified sprayer design and HomeRight’s HVLP sprayer is just that. The product is built using very few parts, which makes cleaning very easy.
Other than that, this tool is equipped with spray pattern adjustment settings that allow you to adjust to a vertical, horizontal or round fan by twisting the air cap while a material flow control knob on the trigger lets you control the paint output.
More features include a 2mm brass spray tip for high precision performance and a lightweight design that reduces hand fatigue.
However, the unit’s turbine is placed on the gun, which makes it a bit bulky and thus, it cannot fit in tight spaces. The included paint cup is also quite small (798ml), which means you have to stop for refills now and then.
Pros:
- Few, easy to clean parts
- Spray pattern and flow control adjustment
- High precision 2mm brass tip
- Lightweight design
Cons:
- Bulky design
- Small paint cup
7. Wagner Spraytech 0529010 – 2-Nozzle Cabinet Paint Sprayer Set
Photo: Wagner Spraytech
- Max. Flow Rate: 505ml/min
- Cup Capacity: 1420ml
Wagner Spraytech’s 0529010 includes 2 spray nozzles in its set, one being an iSpray nozzle for working on large projects such as walls, decks, and fences. The other is a detail finish nozzle, which is ideal for small projects and fine finishing when painting cabinets and furniture.
Power is provided by an X-boost turbine, which has the ability to spray unthinned paints and is equipped with 10-speed settings for controlling the pressure output. You get adjustable material flow settings and pattern adjustments on each nozzle to horizontal or vertical.
You also get a large 1.5 qt. (1420ml) paint cup but the overall design of the gun and turbine in one makes it very bulky. This might limit it from fitting in tight spaces.
Pros:
- Includes 2 spray nozzles
- Powerful X-boost turbine
- 10 pressure adjustment settings
- Adjustable material flow and spray pattern
- Large paint cup
Cons:
- Bulky design
8. Fuji Spray PW25150 – All-in-One Handheld Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
Photo: Fuji Spray
- Power: 120V
- Cup Capacity: 800ml, 1300ml
With its 400-watt turbine mounted on the gun, Fuji Spray’s PW25150 has an all-in-one design, which is quite compact and does not require an external compressor to run.
The sprayer comes with 2 paint cups: a small 800ml cup for working on small projects and a large 1300ml container for large volume jobs.
You also get a 1.8 and 2.6mm nozzle for applying different types of paints, a viscosity cup for measuring the paint’s thickness, 3 mesh strainers for keeping out the dirt and a cleaning brush.
Other features include adjustable spray patterns to horizontal, vertical or round fan shapes, and fluid control adjustment for precision application. However, this sprayer lacks pressure adjustment settings for controlling the spray’s intensity.
Pros:
- All-in-one compact design
- Includes 2 paint cups, a viscosity cup, and a few other accessories
- Adjustable spray pattern and fluid flow
Cons:
- No pressure adjustment settings
9. Graco 17M359 – Fully Repairable Cabinet Paint Sprayer
Photo: Graco
- Power: 120V
- Max. Pressure: 2000 PSI
- Cup Capacity: 946ml
Graco’s 17M359 is characterized by a fully repairable design, which makes it very durable. This design is composed of ProConnect, which allows you to replace the pump in only 3 steps using a screwdriver.
That said, the included pump is a Triax triple piston powerhouse, which is very durable and lightweight.
The sprayer features ProControl 2, which allows you to adjust the motor speed to control the pressure output from the maximum of 2000 PSI going downwards.
Other features include SmartControl for precision pressure control to deliver a consistent spray fan, reversible tips for easy clog removal, a 60-mesh filter for keeping the internal pathways free from clogging and four 32-ounce (946ml) flex liner bags.
On the downside, this product is quite costly and it has a short 1.5-foot power cord that requires an extension for easy mobility.
Pros:
- Fully repairable design with ProConnect
- Lightweight and durable Triax triple piston pump
- ProControl 2 and SmartControl
- Reversible tips
Cons:
- Quite expensive
- Short power cord
10. Graco 16Y385 – Cabinet Paint Sprayer with VacuValve Technology
Photo: Graco
- Power: 120V
- Max. Pressure: 1500 PSI
- Max. Flow Rate: 757ml/min
- Cup Capacity: 946ml
Graco’s 16Y385 is fitted with VacuValve technology, which creates an airtight system with the 32-ounce (946ml) flex liner bag and allows for spraying at any angle without losing prime. This allows you to easily spray under shelves in the cabinet.
That said, you get four 32-ounce flex liner bags that are ideal for multicolor spraying because they are easily reusable.
Power is provided by a stainless-steel piston pump, which allows you to spray unthinned paint at high pressure (1500 PSI) while a reversible tip makes it easy to unclog for continuous spraying.
You actually get 2 reversible tips; one producing a narrow 4-inch fan and the other a wide 12-inch fan, while the nozzle can be rotated for vertical or horizontal spraying.
However, the tool does not have adjustable paint flow settings and it has a short 1.5-foot power cord, which requires a cable extension for extended reach.
Pros:
- VacuValve technology allows for spraying at any angle
- Includes four 32-ounce flex liner bags
- 2 reversible tips
- Adjustable spray fan pattern
Cons:
- No paint flow adjustment settings
- Short power cord
How to Buy the Best Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
Photo: Bosch
1. Type
From the review above, you can see that there are two types of cabinet paint sprayers and these are Airless and HVLP.
Airless sprayers such as Graco’s Magnum X5 are very powerful because they deliver the paint at very high pressure. This results in a fast paint flow rate and therefore, you get quick coverage and a thick coat on every pass, which is ideal for large projects.
However, this high pressure leads to overspray and is not ideal for spraying over small surfaces, which require high precision paintwork.
On the other hand, High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) sprayers operate at a much lower pressure and therefore, are much slower as compared to the airless type.
The advantage though is that you get less overspray and high accuracy, especially in high detail work. This makes products such as Wagner Spraytech’s 0518080 ideal for working on smaller cabinet painting projects.
2. Pressure
As explained above, high-pressure results in a fast paint flow and the opposite is true. Ideally, the best paint sprayer should have adjustable pressure controls so that you can switch to high pressure for fast coverage or low pressure for precision painting.
3. Container Capacity
As a general rule of thumb, the larger the paint cup, the better because this will minimize interruptions when refilling the paint. However, large cups might weigh down the gun when full, thereby causing hand fatigue.
For this reason, some products like Fuji Spray’s PW25150 include two differently-sized containers: one for low volume tasks and the other for large-volume jobs. This ensures you fit the right cup that contains just enough paint for the job.
4. Filters
For airless sprayers, filters are necessary for blocking any large particles that may clog the internal paint pathways. For HVLP units, filters prevent dust from getting into the air stream and tarnishing the finish. Therefore, these are necessary components that should be in any sprayer.
5. Portability
A compact and lightweight paint gun such as Fuji Spray’s PW25150 is easily portable. There are others though that are large and heavy but feature a separate gun and pump/turbine design, with a long hose linking up the two.
For instance, the Magnum X5 comes with a 25-foot hose but can support up to 75 feet, allowing for maximum portability. Wagner Spraytech’s 0518080 also includes a 20-foot hose that gives better mobility as you spray.
The third option is the battery-operated sprayer and using Graco’s 17M363 as an example, this offers the best portability because it can be used anywhere.
Tips to Use A Paint Sprayer for Cabinets
According to Paint Sprayer Judge, for you to achieve the perfect finish, these are the tips to use.
1. Use a fine finish tip because the goal is to highly atomize the paint.
2. Test the speed and pressure first on an old piece of wood until you get perfect results.
3. Hold the gun at a consistent distance from the surface. This should be about 8-12 inches away.
4. Keep your arm straight against the surface (90˚) and move this way to prevent uneven layering.
5. Clean the sprayer after use.
Conclusion
All in all, the products above are ideal for the job but Graco’s 17D889 stands out as the overall best paint sprayer for cabinets because its 1500 PSI max pressure with variable speed settings makes it very versatile in terms of use.
The product is also ideal for multicolor projects and can be used to spray at any angle without losing prime.
For those on a tight budget, check out Rexbeti’s 5864270686 but if portability is your main concern, Graco’s 17M363 is your best bet because it is run by a battery. Though expensive, it also has a very durable design.