Painting Roof Shingles Before And After

If you decide to paint your roof shingles using the right paint is critical.

Painting roof shingles before and after.

Paint asphalt shingles to extend their life and give your roof a makeover. Most materials that roof shingles are made out of can be painted. After you paint the asphalt shingles they must be touched up and repainted to remain in good condition. Allow the primer two days to dry.

Prime the roof with a coat of water based primer and sealer. This way you will get a nice even coat on your shingles and you won t face any problems during the process. Painting the asphalt shingles will cost less than replacing them but it will not be a permanent fix. The one thing that you need to make sure of before starting your painting though is that your roof is completely clean and free of any debris or mold and in good condition.

Check the manufacturer s instructions for temperature and moisture before painting. Then starting at the top of the roof use a high quality 1 inch nap roller nylon polyester brush or airless sprayer to apply two coats of roof paint allowing time to dry between each. Before painting replace any brittle or cracked shingles and clean the roof surface. Avoid elastomeric waterproofing paint which is known to trap moisture in shingles encouraging the growth of mold and.

Spray a roof primer paint on the shadow side of the roof starting at the top and working down the roof to the taped off edges.