Airless Paint Sprayers Are About to Boom in Australia — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait

If you’ve been spending even a few minutes a day scrolling TikTok or watching YouTube Shorts, chances are you've seen those rapid-fire reno clips — walls getting sprayed in seconds, kitchens going from old-school to showroom-worthy in a single afternoon. One thing they almost always have in common? A paint sprayer in hand.

In the U.S., airless paint sprayers have taken over. Contractors, house flippers, and everyday DIYers are using them to finish projects faster, cheaper, and with way less mess. But here in Australia? We’re still catching on.

And that, mate, is exactly the opportunity.

What Is an Airless Paint Sprayer — and Why Should You Care?

Let’s keep it simple: an airless sprayer pushes paint through a small nozzle at high pressure, turning it into a fine mist that lands evenly on surfaces. That means smooth, pro-level finishes without the brush strokes, roller marks, or wasted time.

Need to knock out a ceiling? Done. Repaint your weatherboard home? Easy. Want to give your kitchen cabinets a modern refresh without paying someone $5K to do it? Sorted.

It’s quicker, it’s cleaner, and with the right setup, anyone can use it — not just pro painters.

Why Airless Paint Sprayers Are Already Huge in the U.S.

In the U.S., airless tech is nothing new. Tradies, builders, and DIYers over there have been using them for years. Sprayers are in every hardware aisle and on every job site. And with the rise of content platforms like Instagram and TikTok, Americans are showing the world just how fast and clean a reno can be when you’re not stuck with brushes and rollers.

Painting has gone from a chore to a flex — and sprayers are the secret weapon.

But here in Australia? We’re still watching, not doing.

Australia: A Market Ripe for Disruption

The Aussie painting market is on the edge of a shift. We’re seeing:

  • Skyrocketing labour costs

  • A wave of DIY-savvy homeowners

  • Growth in the renovation and investment property sectors

  • A strong appetite for tools that save time and money

And yet, most people still don’t own or even consider an airless sprayer. That’s wild.

Because over the next 5 to 7 years, we expect airless to go mainstream here — just like in the U.S. As more people realise that they can finish paint jobs in half the time (and with better results), the demand will take off.

This is your early access moment. Get in before it becomes the norm — while prices are still reasonable, stock is easy to grab, and you can actually try different machines without waiting for months.

Why Tradies Are Making the Switch

If you’re a tradie, you know this: time is cash. And jobs are stacking up like never before. The faster you finish a project, the sooner you get paid and move on.

With an airless sprayer, you’re shaving hours — sometimes days — off each job. You’re not taping every edge, rolling back and forth, or climbing up and down ladders for cutting in.

Just mask up, spray, and let it dry.

Sprayers like the Graco ProX19, Graco Ultra Cordless, and Dan’s Sprayer are compact enough for residential jobs but powerful enough for high-output commercial projects. They’re reliable, lightweight, and easy to clean — making them perfect for daily use on site.

If you’re running a painting team, this is how you scale up without hiring more hands.

DIYers — This Is Your Superpower

Let’s talk DIY. Maybe you’ve just bought a place. Maybe you’re fixing up a rental. Maybe you’ve been waiting for your cousin’s mate to finally show up with a roller and a six-pack to “help out.”

Forget all that.

You can absolutely do it yourself — and not just slap paint on the wall, but actually make it look good. Like “did you hire someone?” good.

A solid airless sprayer lets you:

  • Paint faster and with less effort

  • Get a professional finish with no brush marks

  • Tackle tricky surfaces like fences, decking, cabinets, and more

  • Save big on labour

And unlike a roller and tray, a sprayer is an investment. Use it now, then again in 6 months, then again for the shed, the deck, the fence… you’ll be looking for things to paint.

"Try Before You Buy" — Only at PaintAccess

One thing we hear a lot is, “What if I buy the wrong one?” Or, “I’ve never used one — what if I can’t figure it out?”

That’s why PaintAccess launched the Try Before You Buy program.

We help you:

  • Test out a sprayer before you commit

  • Match the right tip and machine to your project

  • Stay within your budget (we get that not everyone’s painting a mansion)

  • Get support before, during, and after purchase

Whether you're spraying walls, ceilings, or weatherboards — we’ll walk you through it. No fluff, just real advice from people who actually use these tools.