Primer For Galvanized Gutters

The next step is to prime the galvanized gutters prior to the top coat of paint.

Primer for galvanized gutters.

Use a latex based primer. On older galvanized metal surfaces where the zinc coating has begun breaking down known as white rust use a wire brush or fine sandpaper to remove the chalky film before cleaning it. Galvanized gutters galvanized metal is iron or steel that has a thin coating of zinc on it to help prevent rusting and it is commonly used for gutters downspouts and flashing. Galvanized gutters particularly the zinc coating on the gutter should hold up for decades before there are any signs of corrosion.

Get free shipping on qualified galvanized metal primers or buy online pick up in store today in the paint department. New galvanized gutters new galvanized metal usually has a thin invisible film that causes paint problems. You do not have to worry too much about neatness as hardly anyone is ever going to see your handy work. Allow the first coat of primer to dry and apply a second coat.

We can also fabricate 10 foot sections in custom profiles to meet your specific needs. They are available in 10 and 20 lengths in both k style and half round galvanized rain gutter profiles.