Top 5 Tips For Painting a Commercial Metal Building

Metal buildings can be used as office buildings, storage facilities, warehouses, and for many other purposes. Property owners use these metal buildings because of their cost-efficiency. Inexpensive maintenance costs and environmental friendliness are key features of commercial metal buildings.

There are two main reasons for opting to use metal buildings over other materials: their strength and durability. Metal buildings can be designed with different types of metal materials to make them more valuable and aesthetically appealing. Steel is a popular material to use because it is strong, stable, durable, and insect- and termite-resistant metal.

In order for metal buildings to last longer and maintain their beauty, regular care is necessary. Over time, metal buildings need to be painted. The color can fade from exposure to the sun or rust can develop because of moisture.

There is a right way and many wrong ways to paint metal buildings. Building managers and property owners need to know about painting metal building methods so that they hire the right contractor to do the job.

Restoring Your Metal Building

Of all the improvements you can make to beautify and add value to your metal building, nothing is more cost-effective or makes a bigger impact than a fresh coat of paint. A metal building can be painted for protection or for functional and aesthetic reasons.

Painting a metal building is a manageable project with adequate planning and professional painters on the job. The results last longer when the right techniques are used.

One of the challenges of painting a metal building is keeping the coatings on the surface of the metal panels. For the best outcome, these basic steps need to be followed:

1. Surface Prep

Like any other paint job, surface preparation can make or break the completed project. It’s important to remove old loose paint so the new coat of paint can adhere properly. A scraping tool, putty, knife, wire brush, or pressure washer can be used to remove old paint and dirt.

The downside to metal buildings is that you have to deal with rust that forms on the surface. If all rust is not removed, it will compromise your paint job. Depending on the extent of the rust, different tools and solutions can be used to remove most of it. The remaining rust residue can be removed using a wire brush.

Before moving forward, the surface of the metal building must be clean. Any lingering particles, oil, or dirt can be washed away with water. Some painters add trisodium phosphate, TSP, to the water. Rinse the metal panels clean and leave them to dry for at least two days.

2. Prime

For metal surfaces, it’s best to use a rust-inhibiting or galvanizing primer. Cover the doors, windows, and trim with painter’s tape or plastic sheeting. Apply the primer over scratches or dents on the metal surface. A paint sprayer can be used for application. Let the primer dry for at least 24 hours. Do your research on the type of primer to use for the various types of metals.

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3. Paint

Use a paint sprayer to paint the metal building after the primer has dried. Use acrylic paint on metal surfaces, as it provides better results and lasts longer. Allow the painted panels to dry thoroughly before applying the second coat. Make sure to use high-quality paint for the best coverage. If the metal is well primed, a good premium exterior paint will work. There are circumstances where it is best to use metal-specific paints.

4. Different Types of Metal

Galvanized metal is coated with zinc to combat rust. Surfaces with zinc-coatings require a water-based acrylic primer. Oil-based coatings can interact with zinc and cause peeling. It is best to use a direct-to-metal paint product that is formulated for zinc-coated metal.
Ferrous metal is a metal that contains iron. You are more likely to encounter rust with this type of metal. An oil-based primer should be used to prevent corrosion. This will also create a bonding first layer between the metal and paint. Apply two coats of oil-based paint after the primer has dried.
Pre-primed metal needs to be cleaned and painted quickly before it starts to rust. If you wait too long, bubbling or peeling will appear later on.
Factory-Baked Enamel over metal requires minimal maintenance and only requires painting if the enamel begins to deteriorate or if you need to change the color.

5. Paint Colors

There are several color options for a metal building to accentuate the aesthetics of the building and protect it from damages. Using lighter or reflective colors will hold color better and are an energy saver as well.

Process To Get Commercial Metal Building Paint Cost Estimate Report

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We do Commercial Metal Building Paint cost estimating and prepare a detailed report for your project. At last you finalize the report and finish the project.