Painting a tin roof
The next article will lead you through the process of painting the roof. Giving your tin roof a new paint coating will increase its resistance and also its pleasant appearance. Some of the tools that you will need are:
- Wire brush or Sander
- Power washer
- Outdoor metal paint
- Automatic paint sprayer
- Paint tray
- Paintbrushes and paint rollers
- Ladder
- Push broom
Cleaning
In order to get the best possible paint finish, you will need to do some roof cleaning.
Roof preparation
Removing debris is just a small part of the preparation process. Some old roofs will also have rusted areas and you will need to treat them. Use a wire brush to remove the rust. Then you should use an electric sander to remove any traces of rust. You can use the same method for removing old paint.
Painting the roof
It’s very important how you choose the paint. It needs to be especially made for metal and also for outdoor use. Apply the first layer of paint with the sprayer. Allow it to dry and then you may apply another layer. For spaces that can’t be painted with a sprayer, use a brush.