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.

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. It helps to ensure proper attachment of paint when you apply it later. You will need to wait until it dries completely before applying your paint. In order to create a barrier between the elements and your awning mix one pint of paint thinner with one gallon of primer paint.

Hold your spray can paint about 10 to 14 inches from the awning. Place a primer on the aluminum awning. See how i totally transformed the metal awning over our back porch with a few cans of spray paint. Remove any remaining small paint chips from the awning with a wire brush.

This usually takes at least 24 hours. Preparation pressure wash to remove dirt grime chalk and other contaminants. The primer should be a metal priming paint that is thinned down and oil based. Slide a paint scraper across the surface of the awning until it is free of all loose paint and stubborn debris.

It can be a bit tricky to paint your awning a lighter color. I m beyond excited to share this post with you today. Sand to remove and loose paint and feather edges. Apply it to the awning with a paint roller.

Spray an even coat of the primer onto the awnings. Place the tray on the shelf paints a solid ladder climb the ladder and paint roller dipped in paint aluminum porch awnings. Spend a thin even coat of paint on the vinyl canopy. Obtain an oil based metal primer for application to the awnings.

We used a bonding primer and dtm to spray the awning to make it look just like new. Scuff sand if coating is high gloss and wipe off sanding residue. How to paint metal. Fill the tank with a tray of paint exterior latex paint.

Step 7 paint the awning with acrylic latex exterior house paint within 48 hours of applying the primer. Remove stubborn stains with a damp brush and a splash of detergent. Let vinyl awning to air dry before painting. 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.

If you want to paint your awning darker this is the easiest option. You can normally go with a darker color to cover up faded fabric. Clean with mildew retardant solution if necessary. Step 6 spray paint.

The awning is a high gloss white awning painted with an airless paint sprayer.