Repainting Steel Gutters

If you find any remove it by applying a solution of one part household bleach to three parts water allowing it to remain on the surface for 20 minutes then scrubbing off the mildew.

Repainting steel gutters.

Before you paint your steel gutters you want to repair any holes or cracks in them. The plastic putty knife does not scratch aluminum like a metal putty knife or steel wire brush. If not removed it will prevent paint from adhering to the steel. Just be sure to give them a thorough sugar soap wash and a sanding too.

Using a piece of steel wool scrub at the perimeter of any holes in order to give the surface texture so that the adhesive you ll use to affix the metal flashing patch will be able to create a better bond. Be sure you rinse the gutters and let them dry thoroughly before you commence painting. How to paint gutters. In this video i will show the technique on how to paint gutters using a brush.

One of the biggest things when painting gutters is the w. Scrape off any flaking paint with a plastic putty knife. One coat of british paints prep 4 in 1 oil based followed by two coats of british paints 4 seasons should do the trick nicely. Scratch off old paint on the gutters with the putty knife putting pressure on the knife as you scrape off the paint using long strokes.

Fill them with silicone caulk and let dry. This can easily be removed just be washing down the gutters with a mild detergent and scrubbing with a mildly abrasive scrub sponge like the one you use to clean non stick pots and pans. Fixing holes is more complicated. Try to get off as much of the old paint as you can.

Fixing cracks are the easiest. You are now ready to inspect and repair your steel gutter. My colorbond gutters and down pipes need a refresh. New steel gutters have a thin surface treatment.

Position a stepladder under the gutters. Strip off the old paint with a plastic putty knife. Move the stepladder as necessary and continue scraping the old loose paint from the entire gutter system. Clean the entire surface of the gutters and downspouts with a detergent and water solution then rinse them clean.