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