Paint For Plastic Gutters

Apply gutter paint as an even layer of paint on the primed gutter.

Paint for plastic gutters.

The two common things some people get wrong when painting gutters is choosing the wrong type of paint and not preparing the surface properly before painting. We had an extension built and now have exposed white plastic windows and waste pipes a brown pipe going into the drain a grey plastic soil stack and black plastic gutters and down pipes. Am very impressed with the result. Apply the paint with a brush and a small 4 to 5 inch roller.

I intend to use some leftover zinsser 1 2 3 to prime but i want to avoid using a solvent based top coat. Paint the gutters and downspouts with an oil based glossy paint. Oil based paint works very well on plastic and does not require a primer. This paint does not require a primer and it works well on plastic.

Before painting the gutters wash them with warm water. The gutters look like new. Would it be a crime to use masonry paint on top. Comments off on painting plastic leave comment.

I have never yet experienced a one coat paint where only one coat necessary and this paint is no exception. Dont use abrasives to clean it will show through something wicked. You cannot beat the appearance of new plastic drainage systems but it will lose it shine in about 4 to 5 years plus you wont have the problems of preparing dust being blown onto wet paint etc also joint failures will not be an issue as the seals perish go for new if the. Clean allow to dry and a couple of coats of gloss.

If braces were removed paint the braces as well. Work in sections painting the inside of the gutter as well as the outside. Brown gutter paint select your cookie preferences we use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience to provide our services understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements and display ads. Let paint dry in between.

Make sure that they are as clean as possible. The roller makes the job go much faster and produces a smooth finish. After the primer has fully dried to create the ideal painting canvas grab the brush and stir the paint. It is best to paint the gutters and downspouts with oil based glossy paint.

Discussion in painters talk started by gummo aug 12 2019.