What is the average budget for painting your roof?

The application of roof painting requires a relatively high budget. In general, an average budget of several hundred dollars or even thousands of dollars is required. This price normally includes the purchase price of the painting and the price of the craftsman (in case you seek the help of a professional).

If you want to paint your roof yourself, the average budget can be broken down as follows:

purchase of paint: between 15 and 30 Dollars/liter of paint, or about 150 to 300 Dollars for a pot of 10 liters of paint.

cost of buying or renting a paint gun

you will also have to add the cost of buying or renting a paint gun, a ladder (if needed) and brushes (for finishing).

When you decide to entrust this work to a professional, naturally the cost to paint roof will be very variable. But in any case, be aware that the bill can turn around 25 and 50 Dollars per m 2.

Everything will depend on the work that the professional will have to do before application (cleaning the roof by hand or machine, changing tiles, degreasing, etc.). But before retaining a professional, take care to compare the different proposals. This makes it possible to choose an offer with better value for money.

Which paint to choose to paint the roof?

The choice of roof paint must be made according to the type of material to be painted.

Steel or concrete-cement roof

A resin-based paint is generally well suited for painting a metal or fiber cement roof. This paint has the advantage of being anti-mold. Also, it is resistant to sunlight and weather. Its level of durability and waterproofness are also significant.

In addition, resin-based paint exists in a wide variety of colors. This leaves the choice to select a color according to its taste. But before applying the resin-based paint on a roof, it is advisable to first pass an anti-corrosion layer. This helps to reinforce the tightness of the paint.

Tile roof

To paint a tile roof, you can use a ready-to-use product. There are plenty of them in specialized shops. However, the chosen paint must be of good quality, opaque and resistant to bad weather. For the color of the painting, you are free to choose a product according to your preferences.

Regarding all other materials (or almost), it is possible to use a reflective paint. Thanks to its properties, this roof paint is able to return the heat of the sun. This helps maintain a pleasant temperature inside the building.

How to paint your roof? 

To do this work yourself, you have to start by preparing the support . This is the first operation to be done before any application of a painting roof. This will facilitate the adhesion of the paint to the material. Concretely, the preparation of the support is to clean the roof . Depending on the type of material, you can use a brush or a high-pressure device to remove dirt (moss, lichen, grass, etc.) on the roof.

As for broken tiles, it is better to replace them before applying the paint. When cleaning is complete, the roof should be allowed to dry for at least 24 hours. Furthermore, on each pot of paint, it is notified instructions for users. Take the time to read and follow the instructions given.

To paint your roof, it is best to use a high-performance spray gun. Choose a pistol with a large reservoir and a cord with an average length of two meters. Such a device will help you work quickly. Thanks to its adjustable nozzle, you can achieve a uniform application, whatever the surface of the roof.