Painting Tin Roof Forum

If the metal was galvanized can be more difficult.

Painting tin roof forum. If this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Metal can be painted and coated over and the darker the color the more of the suns radiant energy it will absorb i e. If you paint the roof you should paint both sections. Welcome to the paint talk professional painting contractors forum.

To paint a metal roof you ll need to use an oil based paint if you have a terne metal roof or an acrylic based paint if you have a galvanized metal roof. Roof painting is tricky. A good oil base primer made specifically for roofs plus an oil based topcoat. Sta kool sk 7705 traditional acrylic elastomeric roof coating 5 gal white 4 6 out of 5 stars 36 rust oleum 7769502 protective enamel paint stops rust 32 ounce flat rusty metal primer.

Galvanized metal requires either a zinc dust type paint or a latex paint. If crawling around on a metal roof in the hot sun does. The paint that sticks well to rusty bare metal does not bond well to galvanize and vice versa. You ll also need to purchase a primer designed for metal roofs.

Its likely the color variance will tone down over time. If you re not sure what kind of roof you have ask a professional roofer to inspect it before you paint it. Galvanized steel on the other hand cannot be painted with an oil based or aluminum based paint. If the metal was tin plate or terne plate ok.

Metal roofs are prone to rust because they are constantly exposed to the elements. Apply the sherwin williams paint and primer to a galvanized roof with a paintbrush or a roller specifically designed for corrugated metal. If properly painted the paint will not only improve the appearance but protect the roof from further rusting. Make sure to use a putty knife to scrape and scratch away all loose pealing paint.

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My house was built circa 1880 and still has its original terne metal roof which consists of individual metal shingles with an embossed decorative pattern. If you re planning to paint a brand new raw tin roof you don t need to do much preparation work. Atmospheric dirt will help mute the difference as well. However if the old roof already has a coat of paint on it you ll need to prepare the surface for the fresh coat of paint.

You can update your roof and prevent further rusting by cleaning it up and giving it a fresh coat of paint.