Painting A Tin Roof Forum

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Painting a tin roof forum.

If this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Step 2 prepare the metal. Galvanized metal requires either a zinc dust type paint or a latex paint. Roof painting is tricky.

You may have to register before you can post. If the metal was tin plate or terne plate ok. Metal roofs do not need. It only has patches of silver paint left on it.

Use a latex brush for latex paints and an oil based brush for oil based paints otherwise the brush will quickly ruin. 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. Roofing gutters and all waterproofing anywhere painting old tin roof our old tin roof has gotten pretty rusty but we can t afford to replace it yet. A good oil base primer made specifically for roofs plus an oil based topcoat.

Click the register link above to proceed. Welcome to the paint talk professional painting contractors forum. A simple paint brush is all you need to paint a tin roof. Make sure the roof is bone dry before starting.

If painting light to moderately used indoor metal surfaces think wall sconces bed frames or guest room night tables go with water based acrylic paint a cheaper 15 to 40 per gallon. One issue that tin roofs have especially older ones is that they can get worn out and rusty rather quickly. If you re not sure what kind of roof you have ask a professional roofer to inspect it before you paint it. Removing dirt oil and debris is just one part of a two part process to prepare a tin roof for painting.

You ll also need to purchase a primer designed for metal roofs. If the metal was galvanized can be more difficult. Galvanized metal roofs shed more easily than shingles or tiles and this makes them useful in places where leaf acorn and pine and redwood needle buildup is a problem. To start viewing messages select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.