Prepare a solution of tsp and water that is adequate for the area of your siding.
Preparing steel siding for painting.
A thorough washing helps clear dirt and grime from your siding.
Place a low pressure tip onto the washer.
Some people use acrylic latex paint which is not designed specifically for galvanized metal so you will want to prime the surface before painting.
The homeowners hated the look but the metal was still in decent shape and they didn t want the expense of re siding the entire house.
Then apply the primer to the metal siding in even strokes.
For painted surfaces that are in sound condition remove dust with a clean dry cloth de gloss the surface with light sanding and wipe with mineral spirits to ensure good adhesion.
Iron railings siding and so on.
Paints that are made for galvanized surfaces will require less prep work and will adhere better than other kinds of paint.
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To properly prepare new metal surfaces use mineral spirits to remove grease and apply a rust inhibitive primer before painting.
Hammer all into place making sure all are flat to the.
Do not use alkyd based paints or oil based primer.
Finally since metal is such a good heat absorber avoid painting siding while it s getting direct sunlight.
Cleaning of the surface can be done by hand washing with warm soapy water or with the use of a high pressure washer 2500 psi minimum.
If you are striping a small area then you can do very well with a bucket of water that has some bleach and tsp in it.
As long as the siding is clean you won t need to use a primer unless raw metal is exposed.
For steel use a latex bonding primer instead of a regular metal paint primer.
Clean the metal to remove dirt grime and oil before priming with a rust inhibiting primer.
Set the washer to low.
As with all exterior painting projects proper surface preparation is the key to restoring your metal siding.
How to paint steel siding with the paint peeling step 1.
When ready pour the primer into the paint container on the sprayer or pour the primer into the paint tray.
Start at the top of the wall and across the length of the metal siding.
Follow the paint manufacturer s cleaning guidelines.
Step 1 wash the siding.
It is best to wear safety goggles and rubber gloves to protect yourself from the cleaning solution.
Clean the steel panels with a pressure washer.
Begin by thoroughly cleaning your siding of all loose dirt chalk and other contaminants.
There are a few different methods of doing this depending on how good of a job you want to do how much time and energy you have and how large of an area you are doing.
