Paint Outside Metal Awning

Step 6 spray paint.

Paint outside metal awning.

Remove any remaining small paint chips from the awning with a wire brush. We used a bonding primer and dtm to spray the awning to make it look just like new. The primer should be a metal priming paint that is thinned down and oil based. Allow 24 hours for the primer to cure before you spray paint.

Step 7 paint the awning with acrylic latex exterior house paint within 48 hours of applying the primer. Slide a paint scraper across the surface of the awning until it is free of all loose paint and stubborn debris. Place a primer on the aluminum awning. The awning is a high gloss white awning painted with an airless paint sprayer.

It helps to ensure proper attachment of paint when you apply it later. Colors like black crimson or steel blue are fantastic for refreshing the look of a dated awning fabric. See how i totally transformed the metal awning over our back porch with a few cans of spray paint. Clean with mildew retardant solution if necessary.

Place the tray on the shelf paints a solid ladder climb the ladder and paint roller dipped in paint aluminum porch awnings. Fill the tank with a tray of paint exterior latex paint. Preparation pressure wash to remove dirt grime chalk and other contaminants. Spray an even coat of the primer onto the awnings.

This is a project that has been percolating in my mind for a really long time now and i wasn t really sure if i could ever actually pull it off. Sand to remove and loose paint and feather edges. This usually takes at least 24 hours. Scuff sand if coating is high gloss and wipe off sanding residue.

It can be a bit tricky to paint your awning a lighter color. Hold your spray can paint about 10 to 14 inches from the awning. Remove stubborn stains with a damp brush and a splash of detergent. To avoid this spray the sheet vinyl with a garden hose.

You can normally go with a darker color to cover up faded fabric. How to paint metal. Apply it to the awning with a paint roller. In order to create a barrier between the elements and your awning mix one pint of paint thinner with one gallon of primer paint.

I m beyond excited to share this post with you today. Let vinyl awning to air dry before painting. Spend a thin even coat of paint on the vinyl canopy. If you re going with this approach it may take a couple layers of paint and we recommend a clear code above the fabric to seal the surface.

You will need to wait until it dries completely before applying your paint.