Painting Steel Barn Siding

Direct to metal primer is specifically designed to adhere to metal surfaces and provide a strong base for paint.

Painting steel barn siding.

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Prime all surface areas to be painted with an acrylic direct to metal primer. You may see a slight watery sheen on the top of the paint. Water based paint is not recommended for metal that will be immersed in water acids alkalis or solvents. You can also use oil based alkyd paint but.

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. Make sure surface is clean dry and sound. Water based paint forces moisture up to the surface and replaces it with rust proof chemicals to seal the surface. Then apply the primer to the metal siding in even strokes.

Put on your safety goggles and a fine particle mask. When ready pour the primer into the paint container on the sprayer or pour the primer into the paint tray. Prepare surface according to surface preparation instructions. Use your airless paint sprayer to prime all large surface areas.

To ensure uniform color intermix all containers of the same color. A new paint job was the solution. For steel use a latex bonding primer instead of a regular metal paint primer.