Gutter And Downpipe Paint

With proper prep you can paint gutters.

Gutter and downpipe paint. There are so many variables that most homeowners don t know what to do. Scrape off all loose flaking and peeling paint. Oil based paint works very well on plastic and does not require a primer. There shouldn t be a grain of dirt dust or powder before you paint.

The roller makes the job go much faster and produces a smooth finish. Can i use british paints 4 seasons on them. Try a coat of british paints prep 4 in 1 oil based and then two coats of british paints 4 seasons. Product information this black satin drainpipe gutter paint has been specially designed to give a durable and long lasting finish on a range of surfaces.

If it is adhering well you don t need to remove it completely but the glossy sheen will prevent the new paint from sticking to its surface. While choosing gutter colours is pretty straight forward downpipes are a whole other ball game. Paint the gutters and downspouts with an oil based glossy paint. My colorbond gutters and down pipes need a refresh.

Using a foam wet dry sanding block sand the sheen off of the remaining paint. Apply the paint with a brush and a small 4 to 5 inch roller. Point being it s not a big deal to customize your gutter color and downspout color. What i mean by customized for downspouts is paint them to match the body of the house if at all possible so they disappear.

Though as above give them a sugar soap wash and sanding first. Covers 12m per litre on average. Thoroughly wash the guttering.