How To Paint A Metal Gutter

Use a small amount of top coat on the paintbrush so it spreads thinly on the gutters.

How to paint a metal gutter.

Galvanized metal is steel with a thin outer coat of zinc to prevent rust. In order to give the gutter a unanimous look you will have to remove the braces and paint even the hardest to reach spots. A freshly painted gutter system however can significantly improve the look and thusly the curb appeal of your home. Preparation is key to preparing metal for paint adhesion and long lasting protection.

Below are five steps for painting aluminum gutters. After the primer has fully dried to create the ideal painting canvas grab the brush and stir the paint. When painting treat galvanized metal as non ferrous. Remove the braces of your gutters.

Place over the hole. Brush carefully the braces first and then paint them too and leave them dry. The key to a long lasting paint job is to prime the gutters before painting them. You can also apply a thin layer of top coat with a paint sprayer if you d prefer.

Apply a thin layer of top coat with a paintbrush or a sprayer. If braces were removed paint the braces as well. If you have a gutter patch you can use it. Correct any runs in the paint using the brush.

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 an oil based metal primer and apply it per the product s directions. If not cut a patch from the metal flashing that is just a bit bigger than your hole with your metal snips.

Use an oil based metal primer and apply it per the product s directions. Work in sections painting the inside of the gutter as well as the outside. For the best possible paint job it s wise to apply a corrosion resistant metal primer to galvanized gutters and downspouts but if no rust was found a primer isn t absolutely necessary if you are applying 100 acrylic latex paint.