Cast Iron Gutter Paint

Our cast iron gutter is supplied by hargreaves a traditional foundry based in the north of the uk who are the uk market.

Cast iron gutter paint.

Cast iron guttering is very popular particularly for its endurance and traditional appearance. Cast iron gutters are able to withstand the weight of ladders storms and heavy snow. Painting of cast iron drain pipes guttering painting of wooden soffits and fascia boards. Preserving and maintaining an original rainwater system contributes immensely to the external character of a property.

Cast iron can be painted with an oil based metal primer and paint. Oil based painting can be messy and the paint can take several hours to dry. They re timeless elegant and hard wearing giving a classic look to any building. Cast iron guttering is available in most ranges in either factory finished gloss black or in a transit primer to enable you to paint the gutters in a colour of your own choice.

Spray paint can also be applied to cast iron. Older houses often have cast iron gutters and will need painting every now and again as opposed to plastic or pvc gutters and downpipes. Gloss black is the most popular colour option. If the iron is rusty or has been previously painted the rust or paint should be removed before new painting is begun.

Cast iron pipes gutters and their fittings have a highly distinctive appearance due to the texture of the material its thickness and the quality of the cast components. Modern cast iron gutters and cast iron downpipes look elegant are extremely strong and can last a lifetime. Use these steps to paint cast iron. Hi any suggestions of the best black paint undercoat primer to use to use for the cast iron pipes and the best number of coats of each.