Painting Tin Roof Forum

Removing dirt oil and debris is just one part of a two part process to prepare a tin roof for painting.

Painting tin roof forum.

Roof painting is tricky. To start viewing messages select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Metal roofs are prone to rust because they are constantly exposed to the elements. Galvanized metal requires either a zinc dust type paint or a latex paint.

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. Make sure to use a putty knife to scrape and scratch away all loose pealing paint. Welcome to the paint talk professional painting contractors forum. Apply the sherwin williams paint and primer to a galvanized roof with a paintbrush or a roller specifically designed for corrugated metal.

If you re not sure what kind of roof you have ask a professional roofer to inspect it before you paint it. The paint that sticks well to rusty bare metal does not bond well to galvanize and vice versa. If the metal was tin plate or terne plate ok. Galvanized steel on the other hand cannot be painted with an oil based or aluminum based paint.

If the metal was galvanized can be more difficult. 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. Click the register link above to proceed. You may have to register before you can post.

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. If properly painted the paint will not only improve the appearance but protect the roof from further rusting. If this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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.

Its likely the color variance will tone down over time. Make sure the roof is bone dry before starting. Metal can be painted and coated over and the darker the color the more of the suns radiant energy it will absorb i e. A good oil base primer made specifically for roofs plus an oil based topcoat.

If you re planning to paint a brand new raw tin roof you don t need to do much preparation work. You ll also need to purchase a primer designed for metal roofs. One issue that tin roofs have especially older ones is that they can get worn out and rusty rather quickly. You can update your roof and prevent further rusting by cleaning it up and giving it a fresh coat of paint.

If you paint the roof you should paint both sections.