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Title: Pole barn steel siding paint?
Post by: 2zwudz on June 05, 2011, 09:40:25 AM

Hi everyone,
I have some steel siding (the kind used on pole barns) that I would like to paint. What kind of paint would you recommend for a good durable finish?
Thanks
Mark

Title: Re: Pole barn steel siding paint?
Post by: glenn kangiser on June 05, 2011, 08:48:26 PM

The best we used to get was Polyurethane.

If it is galvanized, a wash with vinegar or other prep material helps with adhesion.

Title: Re: Pole barn steel siding paint?
Post by: glenn kangiser on June 05, 2011, 08:50:17 PM

The good metal enamels - rust resisting type work well too - I used DoIt Best on a sign frame and steel sheeting

Title: Re: Pole barn steel siding paint?
Post by: 2zwudz on June 06, 2011, 05:57:54 AM

Thanks for the reply Glenn
Do you think it would be a better idea to just buy new sheets already finished or should I try to paint the ones that I have? The ones I have are still on a pallet and have never been hung. I have enough to do a 16'x24" building.
Thanks for helping
Mark

Title: Re: Pole barn steel siding paint?
Post by: Texas Tornado on June 06, 2011, 12:10:22 PM

Why spend money on something you already have???

Title: Re: Pole barn steel siding paint?
Post by: 2zwudz on June 06, 2011, 05:33:13 PM

Texas
Point well taken but my goal is to have a maintenance free siding so I dont have to repaint every five years. If the painting works then it will be worth the effort.
Thanks
Mark

Title: Re: Pole barn steel siding paint?
Post by: Windpower on June 07, 2011, 10:56:54 AM

My galvanized steel pole barn in WI is at least 30 years old and is not corroded at all --should go for another 30 by the looks of it

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my dw wants to paint murals or trompe l'oeil on it

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