Gutter And Downpipe Paint

Using a foam wet dry sanding block sand the sheen off of the remaining paint.

Gutter and downpipe paint.

While choosing gutter colours is pretty straight forward downpipes are a whole other ball game. Apply the paint with a brush and a small 4 to 5 inch roller. Point being it s not a big deal to customize your gutter color and downspout color. Oil based paint works very well on plastic and does not require a primer.

If it is adhering well you don t need to remove it completely but the glossy sheen will prevent the new paint from sticking to its surface. Covers 12m per litre on average. Paint the gutters and downspouts with an oil based glossy paint. Thoroughly wash the guttering.

Product information this black satin drainpipe gutter paint has been specially designed to give a durable and long lasting finish on a range of surfaces. My colorbond gutters and down pipes need a refresh. Though as above give them a sugar soap wash and sanding first. The better pro painters take the downspouts off spray em and put em back up in a flash.

Scrape off all loose flaking and peeling paint. There shouldn t be a grain of dirt dust or powder before you paint. With proper prep you can paint gutters. What i mean by customized for downspouts is paint them to match the body of the house if at all possible so they disappear.

Simply apply with a brush and leave for 1 hour to dry a great way to give the surfaces additional protection. Try a coat of british paints prep 4 in 1 oil based and then two coats of british paints 4 seasons. The rule is generally when you are replacing downpipes or repainting them if the downpipes are placed along the trim match the colour to trim.