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Paint that seals asbestos siding.
Where paint is to be applied appropriate respiratory protection to control the paint vapours mist must also be considered.
Before starting assess the asbestos cement for damage.
Painting asbestos siding once we have cleaned and prepared the surface then there is really no difference when it comes to painting.
I have asbestos shingles and they look not really great and i d like to paint them but i just don t know what kind of paint to use.
Testing shows it should perform adequately to prevent exposure to asbestos during its rated lifetime which is typically about 3 5 years.
Apply the primer to the siding with the roller.
If it needs to powerwashed first or.
Apply a coat of stain blocking primer to the siding using a clean paintbrush and roller.
The primer creates an adhesive surface for the paint and helps seal the color of the old paint.
If it needs to be primed.
Avoid the temptation to go with the cheapest paint you can find as painting asbestos siding is no different than painting any other exterior surface that s exposed to the elements.
It is essential that the professional keeps the paint layer light enough that it does not cause the materials to drop off the ceiling and release asbestos fibers into the air.
Rawlins paints offer a wide selection of solvent and water based rubber sealants and protective coatings for industrial properties factories and commercial buildings.
Apply a coat of primer to the newly cleaned siding.
Corrugated asbestos roofing asbestos cement and asbestos sheeting require specialist coatings to seal repair and protect large surface areas.
Our method of choice to first apply zinsser peel stop triple thick primer which is a water based acrylic binding primer designed to penetrate and stop previous coatings from peeling.
Use the paintbrush to brush the rolled primer into the wood.
Fiber cement shingles both new non asbestos product and the older asbestos cement product are provided from the manufacturer with a coated surface usually white.
Picking the right paint for asbestos siding.
It s a latex combination exterior paint that can be used on masonry and siding.
If work is to be carried out at height appropriate precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of falls.
Well it s never a bad idea to prime anything before you paint it.
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.
Preparing the asbestos work area.
The epa recommends hiring a licensed professional to apply a light coat of paint to encapsulate and seal asbestos materials such as those used for popcorn ceilings.
Kevin in new jersey wants to talk paint.
There really is no right paint when painting asbestos siding as it doesn t require anything out of the ordinary.
Pick a good quality exterior paint from a company like benjamin moore or sherwin williams and you ll be fine.