I was told it was best not to as the paint will flake off and will require annual painting.
2006-08-06 06:54:47 · 11 answers · asked by Michael C 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I worked as a Painting Contractor for over 15 years...and it is perfectly fine to paint Galvanized steel. As a matter of fact, many new homes I painted had Galvanized steel gutters and downspouts. I would go to a paint store that caters to Contractors. Not a Home Depot/Lowes etc... Find a Sherwin Williams store... Tell them what you want to paint and ask them for a DTM Acrylic Maintenance Enamel. These 'Direct To Metal' industrial enamels REALLY work well and the Acrylic formula sticks well and lasts a long time. If you make sure they are perfectly clean...and use good paint...You will not have a problem with flaking/peeling. Good Luck!!!
2006-08-06 07:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by FreedomLover 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Paint For Galvanised Metal
2016-10-30 08:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember to scrupulously clean the metal first, and dry it absolutely. Don't handle with bare hands, use washed cotton gloves. Galvanising is a zinc metal process, so you need a zinc primer, and then metal paint. Talk to the paint store, they should be able to explain.
2006-08-06 08:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by fata minerva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, you can paint them ok. Use Hammerite. It comes in loads of different colours, needs minimal preperation, lasts for years and can be used by complete idiots.
I use it all the time!!
2006-08-06 07:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ian H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hammerite is the best painted mine 6 years ago & gates are goos has new.
2006-08-06 08:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure- we specify galvanized metal for rust protection and then paint over it for decorative finish or extra protection. You just have to use a paint that is for galvanized metal surfaces.
Go to your store and tell them just that.
2006-08-07 18:17:04 · answer #6 · answered by Frust Parent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the paint is ok for galvanised metal, not all will work but some are fine, you'll just have to read the tins to see.
2006-08-06 06:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by welsh_witch_sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might need some sort of undercoat first. You can get undercoat or base coat for metal at most DIY stores.
2006-08-06 06:57:42 · answer #8 · answered by JeffE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the right gear.. remember you only get what you pay for.
2006-08-06 07:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by richiesown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use "Plasticote" in aerosol cans or "Hammerite" from a tin, it will last for years
2006-08-06 06:59:27 · answer #10 · answered by karen464916 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋