Estimate To Paint A Chimney Sheet Metal

Wire brush to remove dirt and other contaminants.

Estimate to paint a chimney sheet metal. Polly a condo manager wants to paint all the metal chimey flues at her complex. You should always consider the kind of metal that the chimney cap is made out of. The first is galvanization on regular steel is a coating. If you buy premixed paint you can always get more and most stores will let you return unopened cans.

How should she tackle this painting project. Paints that are made for galvanized surfaces will require less prep work and will adhere better than other kinds of paint. Do not use alkyd based paints or oil based primer. Use a small touch up brush to get any hard to reach areas or crevices.

It will be 24 gauge steel with cross breaks to the chimney opening to shed water. Thanks for the suggestions. It is best to use a paint rated for a minimum of 250 degrees f for a metal chimney. This paint is self priming so there is no need for you to prime first.

Some metal such as galvanized steel can rust over time. Many homeowners only consider painting a chimney cap if it is made out of galvanized steel as a way to protect it against rust. This makes it difficult for paint to adhere and a person must treat the metal before painting to remove some of the zinc properties. If you don t have a roller you may use a paint brush though it will take longer to cover the chimney.

How to paint galvanized chimneys. Apply the paint with a thick paint roller. Paint a metal chimney flue. I will use some of them in my estimate to my client.

He s also asked about wrapping the chimney in sheet metal with a metal cap and has indicated a preference for it. Galvanized chimneys have two special properties that must be taken into consideration before painting. High heat paints that are rated for less than 250 degrees f have primers available based on the temperature rating of the metal that you are painting. Clean with mildew retardant solution if necessary.

Some people use acrylic latex paint which is not designed specifically for galvanized metal so you will want to prime the surface before painting. Paint the exterior surface of the chimney with a quality latex exterior paint. Waterproofing a block chimney. Masonry and stucco both porous surfaces that soak up lots of paint can take up to 50 percent more.

If your home has narrow lap siding add another 10 percent to your estimate. Stainless steel will not but copper can tarnish. I ve read that galvanized steel is zinc treated to resist rusting. For textured materials such as shingles or shakes add 20 percent.