Painting Gutters

[villagetinker]

I have done research on painting gutters, ours are chalking. I have found several resources on internet sites, and also discussed with Sherwin Williams paints, so I understand the requirements for a good paint job.

My question is: has anyone had this done successfully, specifically the painting was done a few years ago and still looks good? If so, can you recommend the company that did the work? I am debating this as a DIY versus contractor.

Thank you, VT

[Michael G.]

I have done research on painting gutters, ours are chalking. I have found several resources on internet sites, and also discussed with Sherwin Williams paints, so I understand the requirements for a good paint job.

My question is: has anyone had this done successfully, specifically the painting was done a few years ago and still looks good? If so, can you recommend the company that did the work? I am debating this as a DIY versus contractor.

Thank you, VT

Is your gutters in good shape?
Do they leak anywhere?

Replacement is relativity cheap especially if their old enough to chalk.

Also, if you decide to paint them, that chalking has to removed to get a good seal.

[metoo21]

If it was me and they looked bad, I'd just replace them. Just to purchase the chemicals and materials to remove the chalk, primer and paint would be a few hundred dollars. Then how many hours would you spend doing the work and on a ladder. And if you paid someone to do it, how much would that cost? How long before you would need to do it again? What if the paint peels instead of chalks next year or so?

Just replace them and be good for the next 10 years or more.

[villagetinker]

Gutters are in great condition, no leaks or mechanical damage. I am actually looking hopefully for a finish that will last longer than the original finish, I really do not look forward to replacing every few years.

[Kenswing]

Have you considered trying to see if a good wax will bring their luster back? Can’t imagine it would be anymore effort than prepping, priming and painting.

[Mleeja]

I have thought about repainting our gutters as well. They are also chalking. I am interested in the prep process to remove the chalking. Also, any guesses on the cost for both repainting or replacing approximately 100 feet of guttering?

[metoo21]

I have thought about repainting our gutters as well. They are also chalking. I am interested in the prep process to remove the chalking. Also, any guesses on the cost for both repainting or replacing approximately 100 feet of guttering?

Replacing cost depends on the size of the gutter and length. 6 inch gutter is more expensive than 5 inch but handles 30% to 40% more water. I had about 120 ft of 6 inch gutter and 2 downspouts installed for about a grand. The Gutter Guys did the installation.

Removing the chalking will require mild soap and a lot of scrubbing. You might could use a little less scrubbing if using a solution of TSP but TSP requires some safety precautions and you have to be careful with what is below you and whether you want to kill it or not. You might could also use a pressure washer but I would be afraid that I would shoot water under the shingles or into the soffit, or damage shingles/siding with a pressure washer. And if you have vinyl siding, it is easy to force water under/behind the siding with a pressure washer.

[DeanFL]

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I painted all our downspouts when repainting our house 2+ years ago. Just cleaned the white original finish and used the highly rated grade Behr Ultra satin exterior latex. Same that I used on our stucco sides. Did the whole house, very pleased and the downspouts blend right in. Did not paint the gutters.
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[villagetinker]

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I painted all our downspouts when repainting our house 2+ years ago. Just cleaned the white original finish and used the highly rated grade Behr Ultra satin exterior latex. Same that I used on our stucco sides. Did the whole house, very pleased and the downspouts blend right in. Did not paint the gutters.
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Most Latex paints contain ammonia and and this is a definite NO NO for aluminum, as there can be a chemical reaction that causes bubbles. I hope this holds up for you.

[CJH929]

I painted our gutters up north at the same time and with the same paint that we used on the rest of the house (Benjamin Moore) They were chalking. Only prep was a power wash. No peeling occurred. They did have to be repainted each time we painted the house - 5 to 7 years - but just to brighten them up.
I wouldn’t worry about it or get too wrapped up in prep work.

[JayBee]

I have been down this road before, lived in FL since 1976.Once gutters discolor because of mold, mildew, theres nothing that will effectively remove the staining. Not even pressure washing.I have seen your posts in the past and know you are highly proficient in the refinishing process .Use the same epoxy paint used on aircraft & yachts.( Awlgrip. Alumagrip)
The stuff is really expensive, and I don't know if available in spray cans.Unfortunately, the prep process is arduous. ( acid wash, prime, lighty sand, first.And masking off and taping pretty time consuming.Just is not worth the trouble.

[fritzgb1]

Gutters are in great condition, no leaks or mechanical damage. I am actually looking hopefully for a finish that will last longer than the original finish, I really do not look forward to replacing every few years.

Gutters are made of aluminum and will chalk after several years I have painted them myself in the past best to clean them first and the best way to clean them as with spic and span and a sponge it’ll take the tracking us away rinse them off and apply any good latex paint the higher the gloss The longer it will last

[Cliff Fr]

I am in the process of eliminating gutters on our house. We have lots of trees and I am sick if constantly having to clean them out.

[blueleaderone]

I cleaned with chloride and painted with spray cans of Rustoleum.

[LG999]

I do not have any suggestions for you but I do have a question about gutter material. In NY we have copper gutters. When installed they are bright copper that develops a patina over time and turns a green color that somehow goes with any color home & does not need paint. Would copper work in FL?

[Investment Painting Contractors]

I have done research on painting gutters, ours are chalking. I have found several resources on internet sites, and also discussed with Sherwin Williams paints, so I understand the requirements for a good paint job.

My question is: has anyone had this done successfully, specifically the painting was done a few years ago and still looks good? If so, can you recommend the company that did the work? I am debating this as a DIY versus contractor.

Thank you, VT
Just power wash your gutters until they are completly clean and paint them with Sherwin williams Direct to Metal acrylic paint. I have jobs up north over 20 years old, they're faded but not peeling. My Garage door down here is also holding up well, Just repainted due to fading After 10 years. Len

[villagetinker]

Just power wash your gutters until they are completly clean and paint them with Sherwin williams Direct to Metal acrylic paint. I have jobs up north over 20 years old, they're faded but not peeling. My Garage door down here is also holding up well, Just repainted due to fading After 10 years. Len

This is interesting as I was at a Sherwin Williams store when I was asking about painting the gutters, and this option was never mentioned.

[Topspinmo]

I do not have any suggestions for you but I do have a question about gutter material. In NY we have copper gutters. When installed they are bright copper that develops a patina over time and turns a green color that somehow goes with any color home & does not need paint. Would copper work in FL?

I am in the process of eliminating gutters on our house. We have lots of trees and I am sick if constantly having to clean them out.

So, are looking forward to drainage problems :a040:

[skippy05]

Painting gutters always ends in disaster. Jerk the old ones off and recycle them. Install new seamless ones. Anything else is doomed in the end. No matter the quality of paint or quality of paint application: Painted aluminum is doomed to fail and look terrible. Don't be that house.

[Topspinmo]

My gutter’s are 19 years old. I clean them every so often with windex, nothing wrong with paint and it don’t come off on rag only grime. Maybe it the paint on gutter’s on newer houses?

[Topspinmo]

I do not have any suggestions for you but I do have a question about gutter material. In NY we have copper gutters. When installed they are bright copper that develops a patina over time and turns a green color that somehow goes with any color home & does not need paint. Would copper work in FL?

Copper? Got idea how much that would cost today?

[ptgy1]

I have done research on painting gutters, ours are chalking. I have found several resources on internet sites, and also discussed with Sherwin Williams paints, so I understand the requirements for a good paint job.

My question is: has anyone had this done successfully, specifically the painting was done a few years ago and still looks good? If so, can you recommend the company that did the work? I am debating this as a DIY versus contractor.

Thank you, VT
I have been painting soffit, fascia and gutters successfully for 40 yr.
Prep is key. Finish is any good ext. 100% acryllic paint. Preferably a semigloss .It sheds water and cleans better.

[villagetinker]

Right now, I am looking into automotive paints, as a large number of the newer cars have aluminum panels. As noted above I need to properly prep the surface, and if I go with aotomotive paints, all the supplies are available in spray cans or in a form that can be sprayed.

[metoo21]

If you are looking at automotive paints be sure to read all safety labels. Some require a continuously supplied fresh air breathing system with proper fume collection.

[joelfmi]

If it was me and they looked bad, I'd just replace them. Just to purchase the chemicals and materials to remove the chalk, primer and paint would be a few hundred dollars. Then how many hours would you spend doing the work and on a ladder. And if you paid someone to do it, how much would that cost? How long before you would need to do it again? What if the paint peels instead of chalks next year or so?

Just replace them and be good for the next 10 years or more. leave tis to a professional painter. Falling of the ladder will set you back many dollars and care.