You should always consider the kind of metal that the chimney cap is made out of.
Estimate to paint a chimney sheet metal.
Thanks for the suggestions.
If you don t have a roller you may use a paint brush though it will take longer to cover the chimney.
Stainless steel will not but copper can tarnish.
Paint the exterior surface of the chimney with a quality latex exterior paint.
How should she tackle this painting project.
I will use some of them in my estimate to my client.
How to paint galvanized chimneys.
For textured materials such as shingles or shakes add 20 percent.
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.
Some metal such as galvanized steel can rust over time.
Some people use acrylic latex paint which is not designed specifically for galvanized metal so you will want to prime the surface before painting.
Paints that are made for galvanized surfaces will require less prep work and will adhere better than other kinds of paint.
The first is galvanization on regular steel is a coating.
Polly a condo manager wants to paint all the metal chimey flues at her complex.
Waterproofing a block chimney.
It is best to use a paint rated for a minimum of 250 degrees f for a metal chimney.
This makes it difficult for paint to adhere and a person must treat the metal before painting to remove some of the zinc properties.
Paint a metal chimney flue.
Wire brush to remove dirt and other contaminants.
Use a small touch up brush to get any hard to reach areas or crevices.
Galvanized chimneys have two special properties that must be taken into consideration before painting.
If your home has narrow lap siding add another 10 percent to your estimate.
I am no longer soliciting ideas for this project and greatly appreciate the advice i ve been given.
Clean with mildew retardant solution if necessary.
I ve read that galvanized steel is zinc treated to resist rusting.
Masonry and stucco both porous surfaces that soak up lots of paint can take up to 50 percent more.
Apply the paint with a thick paint roller.
It will be 24 gauge steel with cross breaks to the chimney opening to shed water.
They get very hot to the touch.
Do not use alkyd based paints or oil based primer.
He s also asked about wrapping the chimney in sheet metal with a metal cap and has indicated a preference for it.
If you buy premixed paint you can always get more and most stores will let you return unopened cans.
