Repainting Steel Gutters

If not removed it will prevent paint from adhering to the steel.

Repainting steel gutters.

Strip off the old paint with a plastic putty knife. How to paint gutters. Fixing cracks are the easiest. In this video i will show the technique on how to paint gutters using a brush.

Try to get off as much of the old paint as you can. New steel gutters have a thin surface treatment. One coat of british paints prep 4 in 1 oil based followed by two coats of british paints 4 seasons should do the trick nicely. Move the stepladder as necessary and continue scraping the old loose paint from the entire gutter system.

Can i use british paints 4 seasons on them. Before you paint your steel gutters you want to repair any holes or cracks in them. Be sure you rinse the gutters and let them dry thoroughly before you commence painting. Scratch off old paint on the gutters with the putty knife putting pressure on the knife as you scrape off the paint using long strokes.

Just be sure to give them a thorough sugar soap wash and a sanding too. Fill them with silicone caulk and let dry. If you have a gutter patch you can use it. Position a stepladder under the gutters.

Using a piece of steel wool scrub at the perimeter of any holes in order to give the surface texture so that the adhesive you ll use to affix the metal flashing patch will be able to create a better bond. One of the biggest things when painting gutters is the w. My colorbond gutters and down pipes need a refresh. Fixing holes is more complicated.

This can easily be removed just be washing down the gutters with a mild detergent and scrubbing with a mildly abrasive scrub sponge like the one you use to clean non stick pots and pans. Scrape off any flaking paint with a plastic putty knife. Clean the entire surface of the gutters and downspouts with a detergent and water solution then rinse them clean. The plastic putty knife does not scratch aluminum like a metal putty knife or steel wire brush.