How To Paint Chimney With Steeper Roof

This will keep over spray from coating your shingles.

How to paint chimney with steeper roof.

How to paint on a steep roof. Cut your 2 by 4 inch board in half with the circular saw. Allow it to dry. Very helpful in painting a gable end over a garage exactly as shown in old alex s photo.

Wait for the primer to dry completely before attempting to paint. Protect the shingles around the chimney with painter s paper and painter s tape. My roofs are 5 12 so pretty easy to walk around on i get up there many times a year to blow out the gutters and sweep my chimney. Clamp your two 4 foot sections together in the.

If you choose to do your own chimney repair make sure to work on a dry day and to wear shoes or boots with firm grip soles. I do not like being on steep roofs and would probably not use this on anything steeper than 6 12. This paint comes in either a spray can or it comes in a can where it can be brushed on. Never work on a roof that is damp.

Paint the chimney with a high temperature acrylic latex primer on the same day it was washed. Use a roller to spread the coat of primer onto the chimney. Holding the can in one spot for too long will result in runs and sags in your paint. Mark the center of your 2 by 4 inch board using a tape measure and pencil.

High heat paint can be purchased in an aerosol spray can. The primer will help seal the surface and make it easier for you to apply the actual coat of paint. The center of an 8 foot long board is 48 inches.