To maintain the roof s integrity and condition you must protect the metal with a layer of paint.
Paint for roofing sheets.
Things you ll need extension ladder pressure washer low pressure tip palm sander 180 grit sandpaper 5 gallon bucket nap roller cover roller frame roller extension pole 3 or 4 inch latex paintbrush acrylic latex primer acrylic latex paint.
This roofing material has a typical lifespan of 40 70 years if taken care of properly.
This decorative coating resists fading and the dry coating of this paint is mildew resistant.
Kool seal premium roof paint is a 100 acrylic coating that is tintable to a wide range of colors.
This ensures for longevity and durability against discolouration fading scratching and other minor defects.
Roll the paint onto the surface until the primer is no longer.
Plastisol cladding paint pvc coated sheets plastisol sheets which are used for cladding building roofs are very high quality galvanised steel sheets with a primer painted surface and pvc rolled onto it.
Get started painting your corrugated metal roof below.
Apply the paint just as you did the primer.
Oil based alkyd paint may also be used with an appropriate galvanized metal primer.
This premium formulation is uv resistant and won t chalk crack or peel on properly prepared surfaces.
Pour an exterior grade acrylic based paint designed for metal into a clean paint tray.
Acrylic latex paint is a good choice for bare metal roofs and to go over old paint.
Some historical homes have terne metal roofs and these need to be painted with oil based paint.
Find either oil based or acrylic based paint at your local home improvement store.
Galvanized metal roofs are usually painted with acrylic based paint.
A topcoat doesn t eliminate the need for a good primer the topcoat seals your paint but the primer makes the paint adhere properly.
Choose a paint that s right for your metal roof.