6 best paint sprayers for your DIY projects (2025)

The Quick List

Not much time to spare to look for the best paint sprayers for you? Fear not – we've put together a speedy overview of all the sprayers on this list, along with handy quick links that allow to you skip down the page to get right into a more detailed review of the particular product that you like the look of.

Best overall sprayer

Versatile, easy to use, and ideal for most paint projects, this paint sprayer from big brand Bosch is a major all-rounder.

A set of colour-coded interchangeable nozzles allow you to switch from wall paint to thicker lacquers, and it glazes quickly and easily. The large 1000ml capacity paint container means that you can save time on refills, and when you have to refill, the Bosch SDS system makes it fast and simple.

The 650W motor pumps through paint fast enough for you to cover around two square metres a minute, but this can leave a lot of spray in the air, especially indoors. It's best therefore to take the motor with you wherever you are spraying.

It’s not lightweight at over 4kg, but a shoulder strap is included to make it easy to keep on the move.

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Best for small projects

Have you got a small project you want to spray paint but don’t want to break the bank? Then this budget paint sprayer could be just what you are looking for.

The Wagner W100 is well-suited for windows, fences and furniture, and it can cope with low-viscosity (thin) water-based and solvent-based finishes, such as wood stains, varnishes, and oils. It isn’t suitable for paints such as gloss, however.

With an 800ml paint tank, 280W motor and 3-way adjustable paint jet you can achieve a fast, smooth finish in whatever direction you are working in, but you will need regular refills.

There is the added bonus of an air jacket that encloses the spray jet so the paint doesn’t spread too far and means there is minimal masking work needed.

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Best cordless

If you don't have an electrical outlet nearby to power up your paint sprayer, then a cordless machine can be very handy. And they don't get much better than this sprayer gun from KATSU.

Powered by a Lithium-ion battery you can take this paint sprayer anywhere - just remember to fully charge it before you start painting.

With a paint cup capacity of 800ml, you can get an average of five cups of paint spraying before you need to recharge the battery. That’s around four litres of wood stain, varnish, or emulsion – more than enough to get a few fence panels or walls painted in one go.

The KATSU sprayer also comes with two nozzles for different finishes, adjustable air and paint flow, and variable paint width to help make sure that you get the finish that you want.

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Best multi use model

While the capacity of the EU MASTER Fence Paint Sprayer is a massive tick in the plus column, there's more to it than just that. It also comes with four different nozzles ranging from 1.0mm to 3.0mm, making it ideal for thin finishes such as varnish and wood stain, as well as emulsion and oil-based paints such as gloss and chalk-type paints.

It can hold up to 1.2 litres and comes with a viscosity measuring cup, cleaning brush and needle. In addition, it has an adjustable flow control knob and a 6.65ft cord, plus the 10 strainers that come with it help to filter the impurities of diluted paint.

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Best premium

If you fancy going all out on your latest DIY paint project then this powerful airless paint sprayer could just be what you're looking for.

It's great for painting walls and ceilings quickly – it has the potential to cover 15 square metres in less than five minutes. Just think, you could have your whole house done in a day. But be warned, it isn’t cheap.

The Wagner is a compact stand-mounted unit that weighs in at a hefty 7.6kg. But it’s not meant to be a mobile unit, it stays stationary and pulls paint directly from the can – so there's no annoying refills.

When you do need to move it, a useful integrated carrying handle makes it easy to move to a new location. A 9-metre hose means you can reach around standard sized rooms with no trouble at all.

It's compatible with water and solvent-based finishes such as emulsions, gloss, varnishes, acrylic paints, wood stains and primers, and the lightweight spray head and reduced spraying pressure gives greater control when finishing on metal, wood, brick and plaster.

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Best budget

This Cuprinol paint sprayer is well worth a look if you are looking to cover your fence panels and shed without paying much more than you would for a set of decent brushes.

A 2-in-1 tool, it combines a sprayer for speed and ease with a brush to give control over the finish. Compatible with Cuprinol One Coat Sprayable Fluid and Garden Shades, the unit is hand powered and needs a little effort to get the pressure up. If the spray splutters you need to keep pumping.

But when ready, you can paint a fence panel in less than five minutes and thanks to its 4L capacity you won’t be refilling too often.

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How we review the best paint sprayers

Here at Homebuilding.co.uk we like to get our hands dirty and trial as many products as possible, but in the instances where we aren’t able to, such as with the best paint sprayers, we leave no stone unturned to provide you with the crucial information you need to know before buying. Our team is passionate about DIY and home improvement (which probably won’t be a surprise) so we already have knowledge about the brands that make these sprayers. Moreover, we have taken into account user reviews when compiling this buying guide. There's a lot to consider to ensure you buy the best paint sprayer, and we’ve scanned the pros and cons of each model in this buying guide to ensure you feel confident in choosing the right product for your home.