Refinishing Metal Roofs

Choose a paint that s right for your metal roof.

Refinishing metal roofs.

One of my neighbors used an oil based paint as a primer since some of the metal was rusted and then covered the roof with one of the specially formulated roofing paints that is sold by calbar for use on old metal roofs for an added layer of protection. Refinishing painting of metal steel roofs on factories plants industrial buildings warehouses you have a very important investment in the contents of your factory plant or large building. Coat the entire metal roof surface with a rust inhibiting primer. As long as you select the right products for your application and choose a reputable contractor to do the work for you your metal roof restoration process will save you the cost of a new metal roof replacement which is simultaneously conserving our planet s resources.

Metal roofs are very durable but because of storm damage rust or expansion and contraction of the metal they occasionally need repair. Whether you own that facility have the responsibility for maintaining it it represents a vital element for your business and profits as well as representing a liability if neglected. Terne is best painted with an oil based paint. Before making repairs yourself investigate whether you have any paperwork on the original purchase of your roof the warranty may cover some or all of the repair costs.

Apply the metal etching primer to the rusted galvanized metal roof using the roller. Church roofs school roofs facades mansard roofs and other colored metal roofs are a major part of the image of the building. Apply the primer with a roller using a paint brush to access. Choose a product designed for use on outdoor metal applications.

Wait three hours for the metal to dry. Roll in a vertical motion working backward toward the extension ladder. Galvanized metal roofs are usually painted with acrylic based paint. Begin at the far side of the roof.

Faded dull metal roofs can look like new again when restored with everbrite protective coating and will be protected from sun salt air acid rain and other damaging elements. Refinishing of metal steel roofs on factories plants warehouse buildings you have a very important investment in the contents of your factory plant or large building. Some historical homes have terne metal roofs and these need to be painted with oil based paint. Find either oil based or acrylic based paint at your local home improvement store.