Terne is best painted with an oil based paint.
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To ensure that you know what kind of metal your roof is made out of and what kind of paint you should use ask a professional roofer to inspect your home.
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Acrylic latex paint is a good choice for bare metal roofs and to go over old paint.
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A topcoat doesn t eliminate the need for a good primer the topcoat seals your paint but the primer makes the paint adhere properly.
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Originally tern was an alloy made from a blend of lead and tin.
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One issue that tin roofs have especially older ones is that they can get worn out and rusty rather quickly.
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The second incarnation is what we call terne tin.
This material still consists of a steel base but it is coated with a terne alloy in lieu of actual tin.
Painting metal roofing provides you with a number of steps and decisions throughout the process.
Galvanized roofs require the use of a different paint than what is used on terne metal.
One of my neighbors used an oil based paint as a primer since some of the metal was rusted and then covered the roof with one of the specially formulated roofing paints that is sold by calbar for use on old metal roofs for an added layer of protection.
Removing dirt oil and debris is just one part of a two part process to prepare a tin roof for painting.
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Oil based primer is the best choice but certain types of latex primer can also be used.
Read the label to make sure the latex primer is treated for exterior use on metal.
Oil based alkyd paint may also be used with an appropriate galvanized metal primer.
Find either oil based or acrylic based paint at your local home improvement store.
Rust will also be the death of an otherwise great paint job.
This coating is mildew and algae resistant and will not discolor or yellow when exposed to typical high roof temperatures.
Galvanized metal roofs are usually painted with acrylic based paint.
Make sure to apply a thin coat of primer and allow it to dry thoroughly before you paint.
A tin roof is no different.
