Here at top coat painters we dial down the pressure and use a 4 step process.
Preparing asbestos siding for paint.
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.
Advice for painting fiber cement or asbestos cement building shingles or siding.
Thinking of pressure washing and allowing to dry for a couple of days.
Use the paintbrush to brush the rolled primer into the wood.
Use bleach for stuff that is growing green.
Maybe add a mild cleaner that wont harm the plants.
Use tsp with both if you can get it in your area.
Not all latex paint is 100 acrylic so read the labels.
We do a final rinse again.
Asbestos shingles hold paint very well when you use the right kind of coating.
They recommend that leaving the old shingles on is a safe choice though removal is a possibility too.
Then you will need to prime the shingles with an exterior acrylic primer such as duron bond n seal and finish.
On preparing the surface for paint.
We apply a soap mildew killer under very low pressure and allow it dwell on the substrate for aprox 10 to 20.
We rinse with plain water to pre wet the surface and remove very loose dirt.
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.
Allow the shingles to dry for a couple of sunny days before you start to paint them.
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.
Congratulations asbestos cement siding is durable holds paint exceptionally well and is fire proof.
Allow the primer to dry completely.
Pressure washers are over rated.
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.
Use a long handled brush and detergent.
It is hard to top.
Preparation before coating is the key to a successful paint job.
I m placing a bid on painting this house with this type of siding.
You ll need to consult an asbestos expert to discuss removal and disposal.
Surface is chaulky with very little flaking.
When you are done cleaning paint the siding with a suitable primer.
The primer creates an adhesive surface for the paint and helps seal the color of the old paint.
Apply the primer to the siding with the roller.
Using a respirator rated for asbestos and disposable tyvek suits is likely overkill for painting asbestos siding but they are definitely necessary when removing siding but peace of mind is priceless especially if your significant other insists.
