Wagner Spray Tech 520000 Power Tex Texture Sprayer | 
 enlarge | Brand: Wagner Spray Tech
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $99.99
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Rating:  22 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 13 x 12.1 x 9.8
MPN: 0520000
Model: 520000
UPC: 024964174201
EAN: 0024964174201
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| Features:
| • | Power texture sprayer for walls and ceilings | | • | Applies popcorn, orange peel, and knockdown textures on walls and ceilings | | • | Powerful air turbine and 1-gallon adjustable hopper for fast coverage of large surfaces | | • | Includes 3 spray nozzles, 1-gallon adjustable hopper | | • | Weighs less than 5.7 pounds |
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Product Description
All-in-one Wagner Power Tex powered texture sprayer features a built-in turbine with ample power to spray texture to the whole ceiling, yet simple enough for small touch-up jobs. Simply fill the hopper, plug into a standard 15 Amp wall socket and spray.
Amazon.com Product Description
With three texture settings to choose from, this power texture sprayer gives walls and ceilings just the right look, from traditional to contemporary. A built-in air turbine has more than enough power to texture the whole ceiling, yet is simple and lightweight enough, at less than 5.7 pounds, to whip out for small touch up jobs. No need for a separate air compressor and long air hoses, this texture sprayer is equipped with an easy- to-fill, onboard texture hopper and plugs into a standard 15 amp wall socket for quick and easy portability. The unit sprays the same materials the pros use, standard aggregated un-aggregated texture and diluted joint compound, and setup is easy with no tools required. Three nozzles achieve the desired texture, be it orange peel or knockdown for walls, or popcorn for ceilings. And the 2-position hopper converts quickly without adapters for spraying walls or ceilings. --Brian D. OlsonWhat's in the Box
Sprayer (05200003), spray nozzles, 1-gallon adjustable hopper.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Wonderful product November 15, 2008
C. Cicone (las vegas)
I bought this product because of the reviews here so it only seems right that I share my experience.
I just did not want to pay thousands of dollars to have someone get rid of the popcorn ceilings in our newly purchased home. I also did not think it would be economical to buy hundreds of spray cans of orange peel after I scraped the popcorn. When I told the husband that I wanted to do it myself with this spray texturizer, he was skeptical but he went along with my purchase. Now, he is amazed at how wonderful our ceilings look.
I got a couple of those big orange buckets from Home Depot, a few bags of Blue Line Wall Texture, a drill with a mixer bit, tarps, tape, a putty knife, a particle mask, goggles, and a ladder (which you only need if you have vaulted ceilings). I mixed the wall texture to just about a pancake batter texture and used the smallest (black) nozzle.
It was really easy to use. It took me less than a minute to get the back and forth rhythm. I have perfect looking orange peel.
NOTE: If you are a female, you may not have the upper body strength that most men have. Be prepared to have very sore shoulder, chest, and upper arm muscles. I highly recommend not filling the hopper to the top each time as it is quite heavy. Go about halfway. You may have to refill more often but your arms will last longer if you have a big job.
Also, be careful setting the machine down if there is any mix in the hopper. Trust me, you do not want to have to clean up the mess if you tip over a hopper full of it on the floor.
Worthwhile purchase November 3, 2008
Greg E. Baskerville (Fonda, IA USA)
I recently had some remodeling done in my house. The contractor had installed new windows and dry-wall and re-textured the wall. After the contractor left my wife and I decided that the rest of the walls and ceiling looked shabby compared to the new wall so we decided to update the rest. We decided to try it ourself and I went online to research texture guns. The Wagner Power Tex Sprayer had good reviews and it was self-contained and needed no air compressor. The unit is simple to use and produced great results. We were so impressed with the walls and ceiling that we continued on and did more rooms. I am more than pleased with this unit and would recommend it to other do-it-yourselfers and even professionals. The unit is a little awkward to hold but once you get on to it, it goes fast. Like all texture guns, it is messy to use. I would suggest that you experiment on some scrap drywall with different mixes and consistencies of mud until you get the results you want. It uses a lot of material when you are doing a heavy texture such as a celing knock-down, so be sure to have enough on hand. Make sure that you thoroughly clean the gun after use. When spraying heavy, thick texture I had to clean the valve in the middle of my job because it had become sticky. I was very happy with my first experience and plan to use it more soon. Several friends have already asked to borrow it.
 Excellent tool for small jobs and repairs October 26, 2008
Lost My Mind (California, United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Power Tex is a great tool for small jobs and repairs. It's a great option for a DIYer because of its simplicity, compactness, and low cost. I've used it on a number of around-the-house drywall jobs ranging from a 1x1 repair to a 6x6 repair. All of the texture, in this case, was orange peel but it could easily be used for knock-down. Not sure how the popcorn texture comes out.
I have not tried it for a "big" job like doing an entire room.
Compared to a traditional air compressor + texture sprayer, the Power Tex lacks a bit of the versatility and consistency of the former. You have no control over the air pressure and the nozzles are somewhat clunky. Otherwise, the PT compares quite well to the compressor.
It is hands down better than the "can of texture" stuff you can buy at the home improvement store. I don't even know how to the compare the two. I will not even use the cans in hidden places like a closet.
I have not had any problems with leaking in the trigger or globs leaking out the front. If this happens, I'd probably return it as defective and ask for a new one.
One thing I can't stress enough... make sure you practice before you attempt your actual job. If you've used texture sprayers before, then you should know that ever one behaves a little differently.
Some tips to get the best out of the Power Tex:
* Use pre-mixed Joint Compound and mix with water for best results. The powdered stuff works fine, but is hard to get perfectly smooth.
* Use a compound mixer and a power drill.
* Mix up more mud than you think you need. The weight of the mud in the hopper helps keep a smooth flow into the sprayer.
* Do not use plaster unless you know exactly what you are doing.
* Practice a few times. Extra drywall, cardboard, whatever.
* The 'texture' can be scrapped off when wet or washed off with water if you don't like the results.
* Primer the untextured wall first. That makes it easier to undo your texture if you don't like the results.
* You can *lightly* sand the texture if the knock down is too rough or if the orange peel has a few lumps.
* If the texture is just a little too rough, give it an extra coat of paint.
* For best results, texture a large area. If necessary, do the whole wall.
* If you have a 1x1 repair, smooth an area of 2x2 and texture 3x3. If the repair is more than half the height of the wall, just texture from ceiling to floor.
* Cover/tape everything. EVERYTHING.
A few weaknesses:
* Can't adjust air pressure (PSI).
* Kind of heavy. I can't imagine doing a whole room with this thing.
* Feels kind of cheap/flimsy.
* Proper use is an art, not a science.
* Loud. Use hearing protection.
* Extension cord can be a hassle.
thin it to win.... October 22, 2008
Carson B. Wilcox
I bought this to spray cielings in all my house when I scraped the cielings, and to spray one whole room I added on.... DEFINATELY listen when it says pancake batter or whatever else...
once you see how this thing works you will see that it needs to be thin in order to flow into the nozzle.... get a mixing attachment made for drywall for your drill, and keep adding water to your powder or ready joint compound until it is really thin... thinner than you think.... then let it sit for 15 minutes or so... if you dont, it will dry out some as you work and clog stuff up... let it sit, and if it drys a bit, add water....
once you get it going it works great! I bought this because my compressor is a POS, and didnt feel like buying a new one.... it has worked for me...
WOW October 20, 2008
J. Drees (Edmonds, WA)
I pulled wall paper off the entire entry/hallway, and staircase that was original with the house and wanted to texture those areas to match the rest of the house, which was an Orange Peel texture. I had a friend who did another wall in my house a year ago, but he was unavailable, so I thought I could do it myself.
I found this sprayer and bought a 5 gal bucket of joint compound.
Two words of advice that worked for me were, "when you think it is thinned enough add more water," and "cover everything!"
I had an empty 5 gal bucket, so I put about half the joint compound in it, then started adding water. I think I ended up around 2:1 joint compound: water. I used the small tip and practiced on some cardboard.
I had all the walls done in about an hour after 3-4 hours of prep - covering and taping off things.
This was my first time and it looks as professional as the rest of the house!
This thing ROCKS!
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