Painting Metal Flashing With Siding Paint

Most experienced painters know the basics of applying paint to wood.

Painting metal flashing with siding paint.

I paint the iron beams in latex knowing that rust will sometime show through heat will kill color in time. You have to determine what kind of metal it is if it s rusty or fresh a can of laquer would be handy metal expands contracts alot so latex is better. Over time your metal siding will turn dull and rust. Go over the metal with a wire brush to remove any oxidation.

Before painting galvanized metal such as drip strips around eaves or roof flashing take the following steps so the paint will adhere properly and not peel. 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. Apply the sherwin williams paint and primer to a galvanized roof with a paintbrush or a roller specifically designed for corrugated metal. If crawling around on a metal roof in the hot sun does.

Oil and laquer will heat up and chalk in time. The paint that you choose will depend somewhat on how well you prepared your metal siding to receive the paint and what the surface of it looks like. 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. Check the label to be sure it s recommended for metal siding.

Expect to pay the premium for good paint. However when it comes to painting metallic surfaces like aluminum flashing there are a few preparation techniques you need to know to make sure the finish will hold up over time.