Durable Painting for Metal Surfaces
Protect and beautify your metal railings, columns, roofs, aluminum siding, and more. Dependable Painting uses specialized preparation techniques and Sherwin-Williams coatings for long-lasting results on all types of metal.
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Crucial Prep & Rust Treatment
Proper surface preparation is non-negotiable for metal:
- Cleaning: Removing dirt, grease, oils, and contaminants.
- Rust Removal: Mechanical removal (wire brushing, sanding) of loose rust.
- Rust Conversion: Treating firm, adherent rust with rust-inhibitive primers.
- Abrasion: Lightly sanding smooth surfaces (like aluminum) to create a profile for primer.
Priming for Adhesion & Protection
Different metals require different primers:
- Ferrous Metals (Steel, Iron): Rust-inhibitive primers are essential.
- Non-Ferrous Metals (Aluminum): Require specific bonding primers to ensure topcoat adhesion.
- Previously Painted Metal: Spot-priming bare areas and using a compatible primer system.
Durable Sherwin-Williams Topcoats
We select the best finish coat for the job:
- DTM (Direct-To-Metal) Coatings: Versatile, corrosion-resistant finish suitable for many applications.
- Industrial Enamels: Provide a hard, durable finish for high-traffic environments.
- Specialty Coatings: Including high-heat paints or specific roof coatings.
Metal Painting Gallery
Examples of refreshed and protected metal surfaces.
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Metal Painting FAQs
Yes, but proper preparation is crucial. We mechanically remove loose rust (wire brushing, sanding) and treat remaining firm rust with a rust-inhibitive primer before applying topcoats. This ensures the new paint adheres and significantly slows down further corrosion.
We primarily use high-quality Sherwin-Williams Direct-to-Metal (DTM) primers and paints, Industrial Enamels, or other specialized coatings depending on the type of metal (steel, aluminum, galvanized) and its exposure conditions.
Absolutely. Non-ferrous metals like aluminum and galvanized steel have smooth surfaces that paint doesn't easily stick to. They require specific bonding primers after proper cleaning and often light abrasion (scuff sanding) to ensure the topcoat adheres properly and avoids peeling.
With thorough preparation and high-quality industrial coatings, professionally painted exterior metal surfaces like railings or columns can last 5-10 years or more, depending heavily on the coastal environmental factors (salt spray, sun exposure) and physical wear.
Need Metal Surfaces Painted?
From railings and gates to aluminum trim and metal roofs, trust Dependable Painting for proper preparation and a durable finish. Contact us for your free estimate today.