How To Paint Gutters And Fascia

Strip and sand them so they are ready to be painted.

How to paint gutters and fascia.

We always recommend painting from the top down beginning with the gutters. They can be painted though and more easily than steel or aluminium gutters. We recommend painting fascias and gutters with brushes rather than small paint rollers. Painting your gutters is a pretty straightforward task you can do yourself provided you have the right tools and take your time.

Even if you re not painting the gutters you need to paint the fascia that supports it. In fact there are several trains of thought when it comes to selecting gutter colors for your home. I started painting the soffit by running the paint brush down the middle of the board. Vinyl gutters do not usually need to be painted because they come in standard colours.

First prepare the surface by rubbing the gutters down with denatured alcohol. Paint aluminum gutters with a urethane paint. Do not paint the interior of vinyl gutters. One of the biggest things when painting gutters is the w.

Then prime the gutters and apply a top coat so they appear smooth clean and nicely painted. How to paint gutters. In this video i will show the technique on how to paint gutters using a brush. Once the gutters are complete move onto the fascia the board under the gutter and eaves the section between the fascia and wall.

Then catch the drips on the sides to even out the paint on the trim and back side of the fascia board. Slipping the brush between the fascia and the gutters will not get the paint where you need it to protect the wood. Wash the gutters with stain solver oxygen bleach first to remove diesel soot. Step 3 starting at an upper corner use your roller to paint the fascia board.

Use the tip of the bristles to work the paint under the gutters and onto the fascia underneath. Then paint with a good quality exterior latex paint. Some people prefer gutters that match their trim or fascia while others prefer gutters that match their siding. Next move onto the walls.

If you get any paint on the gutters just grab a damp rag and wipe them clean. To paint your home s soffits and eaves you ll need to spend between 1 and 2 hours for every 25 linear feet.