High heat paint can be purchased in an aerosol spray can.
How to paint chimney with steeper roof.
Cut your 2 by 4 inch board in half with the circular saw.
The center of an 8 foot long board is 48 inches.
Apply an acrylic or universal primer to the surface of the chimney.
Allow it to dry.
Very helpful in painting a gable end over a garage exactly as shown in old alex s photo.
This will keep over spray from coating your shingles.
Mark the center of your 2 by 4 inch board using a tape measure and pencil.
Clamp your two 4 foot sections together in the.
Holding the can in one spot for too long will result in runs and sags in your paint.
Use a roller to spread the coat of primer onto the chimney.
This paint comes in either a spray can or it comes in a can where it can be brushed on.
The primer will help seal the surface and make it easier for you to apply the actual coat of paint.
How to paint on a steep roof.
Protect the shingles around the chimney with painter s paper and painter s tape.
If you choose to do your own chimney repair make sure to work on a dry day and to wear shoes or boots with firm grip soles.
My roofs are 5 12 so pretty easy to walk around on i get up there many times a year to blow out the gutters and sweep my chimney.
Wait for the primer to dry completely before attempting to paint.
Paint the chimney with a high temperature acrylic latex primer on the same day it was washed.
I do not like being on steep roofs and would probably not use this on anything steeper than 6 12.