Metal Roofing Painted On Both Sides

Painted metal available in 22 24 26 and 29 gauge steel.

Metal roofing painted on both sides.

It will help prevent premature fading peeling corrosion rust and water infiltration. Sweep away any powder left by the process and you are ready for primer and paint. Acrylic latex paint is a good choice for bare metal roofs and to go over old paint. Aluminum coating differs from zinc coating in that it acts primarily as a physical barrier that is formed by the aluminum oxidation process.

Bridger steel painted metal roofing painted metal siding options. Astm a 463 specifies that the minimum weight of aluminum coating for metal roof panels is 0 65 ounces per square foot on both sides of the metal panel. Oil based alkyd paint may also be used with an appropriate galvanized metal primer. If no rust is present on the steel a simple pressure washing may be adequate to clean the surface of the roof.

If painting light to moderately used indoor metal surfaces think wall sconces bed frames or guest room night tables go with water based acrylic paint a cheaper 15 to 40 per gallon. It is crucial to select a high quality paint for your metal roof that will stand up to the elements while looking fresh and new for years to come. Painted metal roofs come with a baked on factory finish and you can re coat these as well as paint bare metal roofing with acrylic latex paint. From traditional neutral colors to trendy grays or bright reds blues and greens you can find a painted metal color that fits your style.

It is most often applied thicker than standard paint and has a couple of benefits homeowners can love. You can also use oil based alkyd paint but. Ospho will etch the surface of the metal and convert the iron oxide rust into iron phosphate an inert substance that turns the metal black. This is a type of paint that contains polymeric materials like acrylic and white pigment like titanium dioxide.

These compounds make the paint both reflective and opaque. Galvanized metal roofs are usually painted with acrylic based paint. A topcoat doesn t eliminate the need for a good primer the topcoat seals your paint but the primer makes the paint adhere properly. Bridger steel currently has over twenty standard colors for all of our metal panel profiles and we re adding more all the time.

Make sure to choose a paint that has been treated with a special acrylic resin that blocks ultraviolet light. To ensure that you know what kind of metal your roof is made out of and what kind of paint you should use ask a professional roofer to inspect your home.