Repainting Steel Gutters

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

Repainting steel gutters. 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. Fill them with silicone caulk and let dry. Position a stepladder under the gutters. Try to get off as much of the old paint as you can.

New steel gutters have a thin surface treatment. A plastic putty knife is ideal as it will not scratch the gutters like a metal or steel wire brush might. One of the biggest things when painting gutters is the w. 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.

If you find any remove it by applying a solution of one part household bleach to three parts water allowing it to remain on the surface for 20 minutes then scrubbing off the mildew. In this video i will show the technique on how to paint gutters using a brush. You are now ready to inspect and repair your steel gutter. Be sure you rinse the gutters and let them dry thoroughly before you commence painting.

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. Strip off the old paint with a plastic putty knife. Fixing holes is more complicated.

Move the stepladder as necessary and continue scraping the old loose paint from the entire gutter system. Just be sure to give them a thorough sugar soap wash and a sanding too. The plastic putty knife does not scratch aluminum like a metal putty knife or steel wire brush. Fixing cracks are the easiest.

Can i use british paints 4 seasons on them. 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. If you have a gutter patch you can use it. Before you paint your steel gutters you want to repair any holes or cracks in them.