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Painting Peeling Downspouts and Gutters

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Painting Peeling Downspouts and Gutters

Gutters and downspouts normally peel because they were not properly treated and primed when originally painted. Galvanized metal usually has a thin, invisible film that causes many paint problems. Here's how to take care of this common problem and get your gutters looking like new again.

Tools and Materials:

  • Paint
  • Sponge
  • Paint Cleaner
  • Steel Wool
  • Sandpaper
  • Paint Scraper
  • Wire Brush
  • Paint Remover
  • Paint Brush
  • Power Sander /Brush
  • Crack Filler
  • Concrete Patch
  • Patching Plaster
  • Drop Cloth
  • Wood Putty
  • Trowel
  • Caulking Gun
  • Caulk
  • Putty Knife
  • Putty
  • Roller Tray
  • Paint Roller
  • Paint Pail
  • Brush/Roller Cleaner
  • Glass Scraper
  • Turpentine or Thinner
  • Punch
  • Exhaust Fans
  • Louvers
  • Solvent
  • Vents or Wedges
  • Undercoat

Step 1: Remove the loose paint from the downspouts and gutters with a wire brush, scraper or some other stiff tool. Use a power brush or power sander for big projects.

Step 2: Be sure that all loose paint is removed. Otherwise, the problem will occur again after another painting. Don't take shortcuts - correct the problem now by doing the job right.

Step 3: If you are using latex-based paint, clean the sanded area with a good grade of solvent. Apply a heavy coat of the solvent and allow it to evaporate. Special solvents are available for treating galvanized metal.

Step 4: After the solvent has evaporated, apply the latex paint directly to the bare galvanized area. For large areas, finish the job with two top coats.

Step 5: If you are using an oil-based paint, prime the sanded areas with a good grade of metal primer. After the primer has dried, apply one coat of a good grade of metal paint.

Step 6: Finish the job with at least one coat of a good-quality house paint. Use two coats in extreme cases.


Courtesy of the National Retail Hardware Association - www.nrha.org

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