How To Paint A Metal Gutter

While painting vinyl gutters is fairly easy and straightforward painting aluminum gutters requires a little more consideration and preparation.

How to paint a metal gutter.

Work in sections painting the inside of the gutter as well as the outside. Think ladders and gutters note. Correct any runs in the paint using the brush. Below are five steps for painting aluminum gutters.

They are usually lightweight and malleable. If you have a gutter patch you can use it. Use an oil based metal primer and apply it per the product s directions. 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.

Apply a thin layer of top coat with a paintbrush or a sprayer. Apply gutter paint as an even layer of paint on the primed gutter. Use your putty knife and apply the asphalt flashing cement to the back of the piece you just cut or your patch. You can also apply a thin layer of top coat with a paint sprayer if you d prefer.

Use an oil based metal primer and apply it per the product s directions. A freshly painted gutter system however can significantly improve the look and thusly the curb appeal of your home. If braces were removed paint the braces as well. Place over the hole.

Galvanized metal is steel with a thin outer coat of zinc to prevent rust. When painting treat galvanized metal as non ferrous. Remove the braces of your gutters. 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. Preparation is key to preparing metal for paint adhesion and long lasting protection. Brush carefully the braces first and then paint them too and leave them dry.