Painting Copper Roof

Regardless of exactly how old it is copper tends to look nothing like the other silver metals used in roofing applications.

Painting copper roof.

Again using a paintbrush smooth out the product until the entire roof is covered with paint. One can also put on another coat if necessary. Just like the movement in applying primer painting copper roofing sheets must be done from left to right. Another mistake is to forget or ignore using a sealant before the application of the metal paint.

Copper is also generally left uncoated so the color difference is easy to spot. We didn t paint the roof because our work was through a gc. Water resistant metal roofing paint for example can be of great value if you live in a rainy area. Usually painted copper metal roofing takes about two hours to dry.

He has a copper roof. This one is a paint and primer in one and designed for indoor and outdoor spaces and prevents rust and you can use it on metal. One of my neighbors used an oil based paint as a primer since some of the metal was rusted and then covered the roof with one of the specially formulated roofing paints that is sold by calbar for use on old metal roofs for an added layer of protection. The copper liquid does require some stirring.

The suggested brush is a stiff one but as sharp eyes will note this homeowner used a cheapo version from a nearby paint store. Galvanized metal roofs are usually painted with acrylic based paint. 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. Find either oil based or acrylic based paint at your local home improvement store.

A year prior to his death they had it painted brown. This is why when you are considering painting your metal roofing it makes sense to go for specific paints for the metal roof. Thanked 6 792 times in 4 040 posts. I did a little research to find a spray paint that would work for this project.

Terne is best painted with an oil based paint. We used this spray paint for the roof the color is so much more coppery than it appears online. Take a cleaned and dried roller. As the photos below illustrate the painting copper application is quite simple.

Most people that opt for a copper roof are taking the patina into consideration as part of their choice and wouldn t dream of coating it. You can also use oil based alkyd paint but. Not using a sealant.