Painting Steel Siding Primer

You will need a thin layer of primer before applying the actual paint on the steel siding.

Painting steel siding primer. If you did not do a good job of scraping off the old paint or there is chalking that you can t get to come off then you should first paint with a primer. These areas are subjected to a great deal of wear and abrasion so care should be taken when choosing a finish coat. The home has insulated steel siding but the original paint finish was severely worn. Start at the top of the wall and across the length of the metal siding.

You mix it with water scrub down the areas to be painted with a stiff bristled brush and rinse it all clean. The homeowners hated the look but the metal was still in decent shape and they didn t want the expense of re siding the entire house. Metal shed painting 1 apply a rust inhibiting primer with a brush. A new paint job was the solution.

I would use the red rust oleum primer the oil based primer and i would let it thoroughly dry after you knock off all the loose paint and sand it and make sure the surface is ready to accept it. A solvent based primer that is specifically for metal and will help prevent rust is usually the best way to go for this especially in areas that come into contact with rain or other moisture. The aluminum siding was a shade of beige that had aged into a dull mustard tone and the trim was a rust colored reddish brown. For steel use a latex bonding primer instead of a regular metal paint primer.

When ready pour the primer into the paint container on the sprayer or pour the primer into the paint tray. This will provide you with an additional layer before the layers of paint are applied. Here is a picture of a project we did last year. Then apply the primer to the metal siding in even strokes.

Make sure you get into all the crevices around the surface of the shed. That is how you can get the paint to adhere to steel siding. Then put the paint of your desired color in the rolling pan and cover your paint roller with the paint. Spray paint cans offer more complete coverage of irregular surfaces.

It s a powder that is available at most box stores or paint stores. Finally since metal is such a good heat absorber avoid painting siding while it s getting direct sunlight. As long as the siding is clean you won t need to use a primer unless raw metal is exposed. Steel doors door frames and hand rails should be cleaned then primed with a rust inhibitive solvent based metal primer followed by a variety of topcoats.