SkyMan 23,962 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 What's the best paint (and primer) for a basic metal roof? I searched on this and found some suggestions for elastomeric paint with some primer. When I checked on this at the HW store I found 2 brands of elastomeric paint but both said they were for cement and no primer necessary. The brands were Rain & Shine and A-plus or something like that. Any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
panther 845 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I always use red oxide but not sure what brand it comes under here Link to post Share on other sites
fred42 2,593 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) Red oxide is the cheapest way ,so a good three coats would last for years.. If you want a tough shiny finish then I would advise epoxy enamel over the red oxide primer.. That stuff is tough!! I painted my cement mixer with it..Even the first 12 " of the mixers interior.. Not even a chip in the paint after over 50 concrete mix`s! The water based rain & shine are not bad paints but they fade pretty quickly in the heat in my experience.. No good for a metal roof IMO. Edited July 5, 2013 by fred42 Link to post Share on other sites
thebob 18,260 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 If the steel were bare I would agree with red oxide primer, but I'd guess that the roof is galvanized which is a hot zinc dip so zinc chromate primer is appropriate. There are speciality "roofcote" paints that are sold under the Island brand here. Link to post Share on other sites
Doromaner 31 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I would do a primer and an elastomeric roof coat. White will keep your house the coolest. Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck Joe 1,452 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 My roof has 12 years on it....needs repainting and im worried i may have left it too long. Link to post Share on other sites
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