The favorite place of many DIYers and contractors alike, Home Depot is a great place to rent a paint sprayer for your next big indoor or outdoor painting project.
While everyone probably knows that Home Depot sells a wide variety of tools and home improvement products, you might not know that they have a nationwide tool rental program.
At Home Depot’s Tool Rental Center, you can rent everything from heavy construction equipment like skid steers and boom lifts to smaller appliances like dehumidifiers and paint sprayers.
Not sure what a paint sprayer is?
Well, it’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like! Paint sprayers are a super fast and efficient tool for tackling large indoor and outdoor painting projects. Rather than brushing or rolling on paint, paint sprayers allow you to spray your paint evenly and smoothly onto the surface you’re painting, resulting in a perfect, even finish.
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What Are Different Types Of Paint Sprayers?
Like most things, paint sprayers are not all created equal.
Here, we will go over the three different types of paint sprayers and what each is most commonly used for.
Airless – Airless paint sprayers are the most common type of sprayer and are popular for outdoor house and commercial painting jobs. Airless sprayers rely on a pump similar to the piston and cylinder mechanism in the engine of a car.
HVLP – HVLP stands for “high volume low pressure.” Basically, HVLP paint sprayers (also called pneumatic paint sprayers) allow you to apply a large amount of paint at a relatively low speed and pressure, enabling you to use more precision and accuracy while you paint. HVLP sprayers are definitely the way to go if you want to use a paint sprayer indoors.
Compression – Though often discussed interchangeably, compressor paint sprayers and HVLP paint sprayers are not the same thing. While HVLP sprayers do use compression, compression paint sprayers are designed for high pressure and high speed, yielding less precision. Compression sprayers are best used for big (like, really big) outdoor painting projects that don’t need to be highly precise. These are not your ideal paint sprayers for indoor jobs. For more info on the difference between HVLP and compression, click here.
Unfortunately, Home Depot only rents airless and compression paint sprayers in 2022.
How Much Does It Cost To Rent A Paint Sprayer From Home Depot?
Prices for tool rentals from Home Depot may vary depending on where you live. But here, we’ll go over the basic daily rental prices for paint sprayers from a Home Depot in Seattle, Washington.
If you click on the links for each product, you will be able to see the prices listed for your area.
- Graco 20V Cordless Paint Sprayer (airless) – $38/day
- Graco Medium Duty Paint Sprayer (airless) – $91/day
- Graco Pro Paint Sprayer (airless) – $106/day
- Kushlan PRO Large Texture Sprayer (compression) – $158/day
- How To Use A Paint Sprayer From Home Depot
How to operate your paint sprayer properly will depend on which kind of paint sprayer you decide to use. Airless paint sprayers and compression sprayers function differently and will need to be set up and operated differently, too.
When you rent your paint sprayer from Home Depot, it will come with setup and operating instructions that should be followed closely and accurately to ensure safety and effective use of the tool.
Check out this tutorial on how to use an airless paint sprayer.
Generally speaking, HVLP sprayers are the easiest to operate for beginners.
Is It Worth It To Rent A Paint Sprayer From Home Depot?
Figuring out whether you should rent a paint sprayer or buy one of your own comes down to a few different factors.
Try considering the following questions to help you make your decision:
- Are you a contractor or someone who paints professionally? If the answer is “yes,” then it’s probably a good idea for you to invest in your own paint sprayer, as you will need it frequently and the rental costs would add up to be way more than the cost of buying your own.
- Will you need a paint sprayer for longer than 2 weeks? If the answer is “yes,” then it might be worth looking into buying. Right now, you can buy a paint sprayer at Home Depot for just $284 before tax, but even the least expensive paint sprayer available for rent at Home Depot will cost you over $300 to rent for 2 weeks. Again, if you foresee needing a paint sprayer for this long, then buying will definitely save you money.
- Are you painting indoors? If so, renting a paint sprayer from Home Depot probably isn’t your best bet. Home Depot does not currently rent out any HVLP paint sprayers, which means that their sprayers are really only intended for outdoor jobs.
The ideal time to rent a paint sprayer from Home Depot is if you are repainting the exterior of your home (or another outbuilding) and trust that you can get the job done in less than 2 weeks.
How To Rent A Paint Sprayer At Home Depot
To rent a paint sprayer from Home Depot, just follow these simple steps:
- Visit the Wall & Painting Tool Rental page on HomeDepot.com
- Click on “Paint Sprayers” under the picture of an airless paint sprayer
- Here, you will see a list of four different options from which to choose
- Each option will have an orange button listed next to it that reads either “select a store” or “check availability”
- If you have not yet selected a home store, you will need to click “select a store,” then search for your nearest Home Depot via the store location search tool
- Once you have selected your store, navigate back to the tool rentals page, and you should see the “check availability” button appear
- Click “check availability” next to the paint sprayer you would like to rent
- Click the orange “reserve” button and follow the prompts to make your reservation
You can also rent a paint sprayer in person by visiting any Home Depot location. Supplies will vary by location, so there is no guarantee that a paint sprayer will be available when you arrive.
It’s also important to note that by renting in person, you cannot schedule a future pickup. The Home Depot Tool Rental Center operates on a first come, first served basis for customers who arrive in person.
FAQs
How many square feet does a gallon of paint cover when using a sprayer?
Paint coverage when using a paint sprayer can range anywhere from 150 square feet per gallon to 350 square feet per gallon. For reference, if you are painting a wall that is 15 feet wide and 10 feet tall, this equals 150 square feet. To paint one large room with a sprayer, you will likely need between 2 and 4 gallons of paint.
It’s always best to estimate high when buying paint so that you don’t end up running short toward the end of your project.
Is it worth it to use a paint sprayer indoors?
Yes, but it’s important to use the right kind of sprayer. Airless paint sprayers are best reserved for outdoor paint jobs as they are less detail oriented and won’t give you as clean of a finish. Try using an HVLP (high volume low pressure) paint sprayer to speed up your indoor painting jobs while retaining accuracy and precision.
Is it better to spray or roll interior paint?
This depends entirely on your project and the type of sprayer you use. If you are repainting the entire interior of your home, then using an HVLP paint sprayer is a great way to increase your speed and efficiency. However, if you are retouching, painting smaller areas, or painting anything that is not a flat surface, such as furniture, crafts, etc., then using rollers or paint brushes is a better call.
Does it take more paint to spray or roll?
Paint spraying is infamous for using a lot more paint than the rolling method. On average, paint sprayers use about three times more paint than rollers, but they can also offer better coverage if used properly. What paint sprayers may cost you in extra paint, they save you in time.
Conclusion
Renting a paint sprayer from Home Depot can be a great option if you’re tackling an exterior home painting project over a short period of time. There are four different types of sprayers available at Home Depot, including airless and compression sprayers.
Home Depot does not rent out HVLP sprayers, which are preferable for indoor painting projects. Home Depot also sells a wide range of paint sprayers, including HVLP sprayers, starting at just $284.
Buying a paint sprayer of your own can be a wise investment if you think you’ll need your sprayer for longer than 2 weeks and/or if you’re a contractor or someone who often has to paint as part of your profession.
