Coat the zinc plated metal with galvanized metal etching primer using a roller and a shed free roller cover.
How to paint zinc roof.
Roll one three by three foot section at a time.
Terne is best painted with an oil based paint.
If it is a new factory painted roof then you will need to apply a coat of apply shieldcoat s shieldseal w plus to the roof prior to applying you finish coats.
Terne metal roofs are extremely long lasting but because they look very similar to galvanized metal a person can unknowingly invite problems if they use the wrong paint.
Scrape rust from the roof using a wire brush.
Galvanized roofs require the use of a different paint than what is used on terne metal.
How to prepare a rusted galvanized metal roof for painting.
Stop and smooth the wet etching primer using a polyester paintbrush.
Brush vertically applying slight pressure.
Finish coatings once you have applied your sealer to your zinc or aluminium coated steel roof zincalume then you can apply your two coats of with roofbond roof paint.
Apply a coat of paint to the entire roof.
Apply a generous amount of paint across the entire roof.
Allow the zinc plating to dry for three hours.
Wait a full 24 hours for the roof to dry.
Wash the brush or roller you used for the primer or get a new one.