How To Paint A Metal Gutter

Apply a thin layer of top coat with a paintbrush or a sprayer.

How to paint a metal gutter.

Use an oil based metal primer and apply it per the product s directions. If you have a gutter patch you can use it. Think ladders and gutters note. If braces were removed paint the braces as well.

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. Use a small amount of top coat on the paintbrush so it spreads thinly on the gutters. Below are five steps for painting aluminum gutters.

Correct any runs in the paint using the brush. When painting treat galvanized metal as non ferrous. Work in sections painting the inside of the gutter as well as the outside. A freshly painted gutter system however can significantly improve the look and thusly the curb appeal of your home.

Use an oil based metal primer and apply it per the product s directions. While painting vinyl gutters is fairly easy and straightforward painting aluminum gutters requires a little more consideration and preparation. Brush carefully the braces first and then paint them too and leave them dry. You can also apply a thin layer of top coat with a paint sprayer if you d prefer.

Place over the hole. In order to give the gutter a unanimous look you will have to remove the braces and paint even the hardest to reach spots. They are usually lightweight and malleable. The key to a long lasting paint job is to prime the gutters before painting them.

After the primer has fully dried to create the ideal painting canvas grab the brush and stir the paint. Galvanized metal is steel with a thin outer coat of zinc to prevent rust. If not cut a patch from the metal flashing that is just a bit bigger than your hole with your metal snips.