On preparing the surface for paint.
Preparing asbestos siding for paint.
Use a long handled brush and detergent.
Painting asbestos siding compared to other similar hardie board or fiber cement siding there is not much difference in terms of painting asbestos siding after you prepped and cleaned the surface.
Allow the shingles to dry for a couple of sunny days before you start to paint them.
Apply the primer to the siding with the roller.
In our page top photo of badly peeling paint on fiber cement lap siding we suspect that the wrong paint was used the paint was improperly mixed a primer was needed or the paint was applied over a chalked or damp surface.
Apply a coat of stain blocking primer to the siding using a clean paintbrush and roller.
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They recommend that leaving the old shingles on is a safe choice though removal is a possibility too.
Not all latex paint is 100 acrylic so read the labels.
We rinse with plain water to pre wet the surface and remove very loose dirt.
Thinking of pressure washing and allowing to dry for a couple of days.
If you hire the job out painting asbestos siding doesn t require any special licensing as far as the contractor doing the work so you.
Asbestos shingles hold paint very well when you use the right kind of coating.
Preparation before coating is the key to a successful paint job.
Surface is chaulky with very little flaking.
When it comes to applying a long lasting coat of paint start with a 100 acrylic exterior latex primer followed by 100 exterior latex paint.
Use tsp with both if you can get it in your area.
Use the paintbrush to brush the rolled primer into the wood.
Congratulations asbestos cement siding is durable holds paint exceptionally well and is fire proof.
Apply a coat of primer to the newly cleaned siding.
Maybe add a mild cleaner that wont harm the plants.
Allow the primer to dry completely.
Then you will need to prime the shingles with an exterior acrylic primer such as duron bond n seal and finish.
When you are done cleaning paint the siding with a suitable primer.
We apply a soap mildew killer under very low pressure and allow it dwell on the substrate for aprox 10 to 20.
You ll need to consult an asbestos expert to discuss removal and disposal.
The primer creates an adhesive surface for the paint and helps seal the color of the old paint.
You can roll it or brush it on but make sure you get under the small lip at the bottom of each asbestos siding shingle.
It is hard to top.
Use bleach for stuff that is growing green.
Pressure washers are over rated.
Advice for painting fiber cement or asbestos cement building shingles or siding.
