How To Paint A Metal Gutter

Apply gutter paint as an even layer of paint on the primed gutter.

How to paint a metal gutter.

Place over the hole. You can also apply a thin layer of top coat with a paint sprayer if you d prefer. If not cut a patch from the metal flashing that is just a bit bigger than your hole with your metal snips. In order to give the gutter a unanimous look you will have to remove the braces and paint even the hardest to reach spots.

The key to a long lasting paint job is to prime the gutters before painting them. Galvanized metal is steel with a thin outer coat of zinc to prevent rust. Use an oil based metal primer and apply it per the product s directions. Correct any runs in the paint using the brush.

Use an oil based metal primer and apply it per the product s directions. Preparation is key to preparing metal for paint adhesion and long lasting protection. After the primer has fully dried to create the ideal painting canvas grab the brush and stir the paint. If braces were removed paint the braces as well.

While painting vinyl gutters is fairly easy and straightforward painting aluminum gutters requires a little more consideration and preparation. Remove the braces of your gutters. For the best possible paint job it s wise to apply a corrosion resistant metal primer to galvanized gutters and downspouts but if no rust was found a primer isn t absolutely necessary if you are applying 100 acrylic latex paint. They are usually lightweight and malleable.

A freshly painted gutter system however can significantly improve the look and thusly the curb appeal of your home. Think ladders and gutters note. Use a small amount of top coat on the paintbrush so it spreads thinly on the gutters. Use your putty knife and apply the asphalt flashing cement to the back of the piece you just cut or your patch.

Work in sections painting the inside of the gutter as well as the outside. Brush carefully the braces first and then paint them too and leave them dry. Apply a thin layer of top coat with a paintbrush or a sprayer.