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.

Remove leaves, twigs, or any other debris. You can also use a power washer to remove dirt and grime from the roof. Old paint coating can be removed with a special wire brush.

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.