Paint Outside Metal Awning

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.

Paint outside metal awning.

Place a primer on the aluminum awning. Step 6 spray paint. Place the tray on the shelf paints a solid ladder climb the ladder and paint roller dipped in paint aluminum porch awnings. I m beyond excited to share this post with you today.

To prep metal for paint adhesion you must first clean it with soap and water remove light rust with a wire brush sand it with fine grain sandpaper and then in most cases prime. Spray an even coat of the primer onto the awnings. Let vinyl awning to air dry before painting. We used a bonding primer and dtm to spray the awning to make it look just like new.

Sand to remove and loose paint and feather edges. Step 7 paint the awning with acrylic latex exterior house paint within 48 hours of applying the primer. 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. Obtain an oil based metal primer for application to the awnings.

Scuff sand if coating is high gloss and wipe off sanding residue. The primer should be a metal priming paint that is thinned down and oil based. Fill the tank with a tray of paint exterior latex paint. Colors like black crimson or steel blue are fantastic for refreshing the look of a dated awning fabric.

Apply it to the awning with a paint roller. Spend a thin even coat of paint on the vinyl canopy. This usually takes at least 24 hours. You will need to wait until it dries completely before applying your paint.

You can normally go with a darker color to cover up faded fabric. Remove stubborn stains with a damp brush and a splash of detergent. Remove any remaining small paint chips from the awning with a wire brush. In order to create a barrier between the elements and your awning mix one pint of paint thinner with one gallon of primer paint.

If you want to paint your awning darker this is the easiest option. How to paint metal. It helps to ensure proper attachment of paint when you apply it later. The awning is a high gloss white awning painted with an airless paint sprayer.

To avoid this spray the sheet vinyl with a garden hose. Allow 24 hours for the primer to cure before you spray paint. Slide a paint scraper across the surface of the awning until it is free of all loose paint and stubborn debris. Preparation pressure wash to remove dirt grime chalk and other contaminants.

Hold your spray can paint about 10 to 14 inches from the awning.