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Our 3-step guide below will show you how to paint lead, sealing the substrate to help prevent it from causing harm.
If you have a leaking roof and suspect it might be the lead flashing at fault, see our extensive range of roof repair products for general maintenance or emergency repair work.
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The Benefits
Unprotected lead can cause harm if left unsealed – Zinsser products quickly seal lead surfaces, priming for decoration with Zinsser Perma-White Interior or Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin/Gloss in 4,000+ RAL, NCS and BS colours.
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Step 1. Surface Preparation
The lead surface must be clean and dry, free from anything that could affect or interfere with the adhesion and application of the materials to be applied.
Remove all visible signs of organic growth, treating the area with Zinsser Mould Killer & Remover in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and allowing to dry.
Zinsser Mould Killer & Remover
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Step 2. Priming
Prime the surface overall with one full coat of Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and allow a minimum of 1 hour to dry in normal drying conditions.
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3
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Step 3. Decoration
To decorate interior lead surfaces, use two full coats of Zinsser Perma-White Interior Matt/Satin/Semi-Gloss in one of over 4,000+ RAL, NCS and BS colours, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Allow a minimum of two hours drying time between coats.
For exterior projects decorate with two full coats of Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin/Gloss in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and allow a minimum of one hour drying time between coats. The paint is available in 4,000+ RAL, NCS and BS colours.
Zinsser Perma-White Interior
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Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Gloss (Water Based)
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Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin (Water Based)
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More Information
If you require more advice on painting lead, give our technical team a call on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].
Further Reading
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Can lead roofs / guttering be painted with Aluminium solar reflective paint?
Hi Stuart,
Many thanks for taking the time to read our blog and for getting in touch. It is possible to paint lead flashing using Coo-Var Solar Reflective Paint Aluminium, and as a bitumen-based coating it can be applied directly. However, care must be taken in the preparation due to the health and safety issues associated with lead, and lead expands and contracts a lot in different temperatures, which affects the lifespan of the coating.
I hope this helps and please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Many thanks
Stuart