Painting Roof Shingles Before And After

Painting the asphalt shingles will cost less than replacing them but it will not be a permanent fix.

Painting roof shingles before and after.

Avoid elastomeric waterproofing paint which is known to trap moisture in shingles encouraging the growth of mold and. Prime the roof with a coat of water based primer and sealer. This way you will get a nice even coat on your shingles and you won t face any problems during the process. If you decide to paint your roof shingles using the right paint is critical.

Most materials that roof shingles are made out of can be painted. Paint asphalt shingles to extend their life and give your roof a makeover. Check the manufacturer s instructions for temperature and moisture before painting. Before painting replace any brittle or cracked shingles and clean the roof surface.

Instead of replacing your asphalt shingles to give your home a new look you can paint them with acrylic paint. Look for an acrylic water based paint specially designed for use on roofs. This type of paint lets accumulated moisture escape from the shingles. The one thing that you need to make sure of before starting your painting though is that your roof is completely clean and free of any debris or mold and in good condition.

Then starting at the top of the roof use a high quality 1 inch nap roller nylon polyester brush or airless sprayer to apply two coats of roof paint allowing time to dry between each.