How To Paint Gutters And Fascia

They can be painted though and more easily than steel or aluminium gutters.

How to paint gutters and fascia.

Painting your gutters is a pretty straightforward task you can do yourself provided you have the right tools and take your time. In this video i will show the technique on how to paint gutters using a brush. We always recommend painting from the top down beginning with the gutters. In fact there are several trains of thought when it comes to selecting gutter colors for your home.

We recommend painting fascias and gutters with brushes rather than small paint rollers. First prepare the surface by rubbing the gutters down with denatured alcohol. Then paint with a good quality exterior latex paint. Do not paint the interior of vinyl gutters.

Using your brush cut in along the edge where the roofline and the fascia meet and or where the wall and the fascia meet. Once the gutters are complete move onto the fascia the board under the gutter and eaves the section between the fascia and wall. I started painting the soffit by running the paint brush down the middle of the board. Then catch the drips on the sides to even out the paint on the trim and back side of the fascia board.

How to paint gutters. Paint aluminum gutters with a urethane paint. Some people prefer gutters that match their trim or fascia while others prefer gutters that match their siding. Next move onto the walls.

Then prime the gutters and apply a top coat so they appear smooth clean and nicely painted. One of the biggest things when painting gutters is the w. Use the tip of the bristles to work the paint under the gutters and onto the fascia underneath. Vinyl gutters do not usually need to be painted because they come in standard colours.

Typically seamless gutters with gutter protection are your best bet for functionality but color choices may be less obvious. 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. Start by washing the gutters so they are free of dirt and debris.

Step 3 starting at an upper corner use your roller to paint the fascia board. Even if you re not painting the gutters you need to paint the fascia that supports it.