spray gun

Pressurized coating tool

A spray gun is a handheld device that uses compressed air or pressure to atomize liquid into a fine mist for even application.

Paint spray guns are common in automotive work and home improvement; other versions dispense pesticides, stains, or coatings.

The gun shape allows precise aim and trigger-controlled flow: He used a spray gun to finish the cabinets.

equipment

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

cup · canister · regulator · filter · needle · gauge · fitting · adapter · maintenance

application

primer

Preparatory coat or guide

acrylic · latex · polyurethane · oil-based · water-based · stain · sealant · clearcoat · basecoat · topcoat

coating

varnish

Liquid that dries glossy

polyurethane · epoxy · resin · shellac · enamel · ceramic · powder-coating · waterproofing · rustproofing · corrosion-resistant

airbrush

illustration

Picture explaining something

makeup · modeling · hobby · fine-art · retouching · gradient · blend · precision · miniatures · nails

technology

airless

Having no atmosphere

conventional · atomization · pressure · volume · pattern · adjustment · CFM · PSI

finish

gloss

Shine or annotation

  • matteNon-reflective surface finish
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
  • eggshellBrittle ovum casing

sheen · shine · polish · metallic · pearlescent · clearcoat · buffing · patina · luster · smoothness

texture

stipple

Mark with small dots

speckle · mottle · knockdown · popcorn · aggregate · grit · roughness · embossment · relief · pattern

Categories
Opposites
application method

spray gunbrush

Bristled cleaning tool

paintbrush · roller · paint roller · hand brush · dauber

precision vs. coverage

spray gundetail brush

Small brush for precision work

paint pen · airbrush

Family

gun, spray, guns, spraying, sprays, gunpowder, gunman, sprayed, gunshot

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G