Gutter And Downpipe Paint

Apply the paint with a brush and a small 4 to 5 inch roller.

Gutter and downpipe paint.

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. What i mean by customized for downspouts is paint them to match the body of the house if at all possible so they disappear. Paint the gutters and downspouts with an oil based glossy paint. My colorbond gutters and down pipes need a refresh.

Though as above give them a sugar soap wash and sanding first. 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. The rule is generally when you are replacing downpipes or repainting them if the downpipes are placed along the trim match the colour to trim. Thoroughly wash the guttering.

The better pro painters take the downspouts off spray em and put em back up in a flash. Covers 12m per litre on average. Scrape off all loose flaking and peeling paint. While choosing gutter colours is pretty straight forward downpipes are a whole other ball game.

There shouldn t be a grain of dirt dust or powder before you paint. Simply apply with a brush and leave for 1 hour to dry a great way to give the surfaces additional protection. Using a foam wet dry sanding block sand the sheen off of the remaining paint. Oil based paint works very well on plastic and does not require a primer.

The roller makes the job go much faster and produces a smooth finish. With proper prep you can paint gutters. Point being it s not a big deal to customize your gutter color and downspout color.