Can a 4-gallon air compressor be used for painting?
On One Hand: Four Gallons Will WorkAccording to Toolbarn.com, you can use a four-gallon air compressor for painting. Toolbarn says that it is not actually the size of the tank that determines what compressor is appropriate but the cubic feet per minute (cfm) consumption at a given pounds per square inch (PSI). These numbers are determined by the motor or engine within the machine.On the Other: Select Appropriate ToolsAccording to Thebugshop.org, much of what determines the right compressor for you is the tools you will attach. A variety of spray guns are available for use on homes, cars, art or other things. What kind of gun you use, and consequently the size of compressor and amount of power you want from it, depends on your project.Bottom LineA four-gallon air compressor is capable of spraying paint. However, the power you want from your compressor will vary by project and spray gun.
