How To Paint ROOFS
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN PAINTING
- Always follow the instructions on the product label for best results.
- Preparation and correct product application are important.
- There are no short-cuts.
- Always follow the correct drying time recommendations.
- Keep the room well ventilated when using an oil-based/solvent based paint.
- Do not paint exterior surfaces when rain is expected within 4 hours after paint application.
- Do not paint if surface temperatures are below 10 or above 30°C
- Do not paint exterior surfaces in windy conditions.
New Roofs
Roofs (galvanized)
- Apply “NEO Metal Conditioner” to metal by brushing well with stiff nylon brush.
- Allow to react for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse with clean water by brushing down with stiff nylon brush.
- Sand out any red rust back to clean metal. Within 1 hour after cleaning spot prime areas that were rusted with one coat “NEO Corroguard Primer” and let dry for 4 hours.
- Seal all nail heads and flashing over-laps with 3 coats “NEO Elastic Water Proofing” allowing each layer to dry for 4 hours (larger gaps use in conjunction with membrane).
- Apply two coats “NEO Roof Paint” or “NEO CoolRoof” and allow to dry 4 hours between coats.
- Apply “NEO Metal Conditioner” to metal by brushing well with stiff nylon brush.
- Allow to react for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse with clean water by brushing down with stiff nylon brush.
- Sand out any red rust back to clean metal.
- Within 1 hour after cleaning spot prime areas that were rusted with one coat “NEO Corrotec Primer” and let dry for 2 hours.
- Apply one coat “NEO Corroguard Primer” over whole roof and allow to dry for 4 hours.
- Seal all nail heads and flashing over-laps with 3 coats “NEO Elastic Water Proofing” allowing each layer to dry for 4 hours (larger gaps use in conjunction with membrane).
- Apply two coats “NEO Roof Paint”
Fiber Cement
- Remove dust and other contamination by brushing down with dry nylon brush.
- Apply one coat “NEO Bonding Liquid” over whole roof and allow to dry for 4 hours (not to exceed 48 hours before painting).
- Seal all nail heads and flashing over-laps with 3 coats “NEO Elastic Water Proofing” allowing each layer to dry for 4 hours (larger gaps use in conjunction with membrane).
- Apply two coats “NEO Roof Paint” or “NEO CoolRoof” and allow to dry 4 hours between coats.
- Apply by brush, Sheepskin / Corrogated Roller or airless spray
- Cleaning Solvent use water
- Remove dust and other contamination by brushing down with dry nylon brush.
- Apply one coat “NEO Bonding Liquid” over whole roof and allow to dry for 4 hours (not to exceed 48 hours before painting).
- Prime all nail Heads with “NEO Corrogurad Primer” and allow to dry for 4 hours.
- Seal all nail heads and flashing over-laps with 3 coats “NEO Elastic Water Proofing” allowing each layer to dry for 4 hours (larger gaps use in conjunction with membrane).
- Apply two coats “NEO Roof Paint” or “NEO CoolRoof” and allow to dry 4 hours between coats.
Roof Renovations
Roofs (Galvanized)
- Apply “NEO Metal Conditioner” to metal by brushing well with stiff nylon brush.
- Allow to react for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse with clean water by brushing down with stiff nylon brush.
- Sand out any red rust back to clean metal. Within 1 hour after cleaning spot prime areas that were rusted with one coat “NEO Corroguard Primer” and let dry for 4 hours.
- Seal all nail heads and flashing over-laps with 3 coats “NEO Elastic Water Proofing” allowing each layer to dry for 4 hours (larger gaps use in conjunction with membrane).
- Apply two coats “NEO Roof Paint” or “NEO CoolRoof” and allow to dry 4 hours between coats.
- Apply “NEO Metal Conditioner” to metal by brushing well with stiff nylon brush.
- Allow to react for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse with clean water by brushing down with stiff nylon brush.
- Sand out any red rust back to clean metal.
- Within 1 hour after cleaning spot prime areas that were rusted with one coat “NEO Corrotec Primer” and let dry for 2 hours.
- Apply one coat “NEO Corroguard Primer” over whole roof and allow to dry for 4 hours.
- Seal all nail heads and flashing over-laps with 3 coats “NEO Elastic Water Proofing” allowing each layer to dry for 4 hours (larger gaps use in conjunction with membrane).
- Apply two coats “NEO Roof Paint”
Fiber Cement
- Remove dust, other contamination and chalking (powdery) paint by brushing down with nylon brush and copious amounts of clean water and let dry completely.
- Remove blistering and peeling paint by scraper. Apply one coat “NEO Bonding Liquid” over whole roof and allow to dry for 4 hours (not to exceed 48 hours before painting).
- Seal all nail heads and flashing over-laps with 3 coats “NEO Elastic Water Proofing” allowing each layer to dry for 4 hours (larger gaps use in conjunction with membrane).
- Apply two coats “NEO Roof Paint” or “NEO CoolRoof” and allow to dry 4 hours between coats.
- Apply by brush,Sheepskin / 5. Corrogated Roller or airless spray
- Cleaning Solvent use water
- Remove dust, other contamination and chalking (powdery) paint by brushing down with nylon brush and copious amounts of clean water and let dry completely.
- Remove blistering and peeling paint by scraper.
- Apply one coat “NEO Bonding Liquid” over whole roof and allow to dry for 4 hours (not to exceed 48 hours before painting).
- Prime all nail Heads with “NEO Corrogurad Primer” and allow to dry for 4 hours.
- Seal all nail heads and flashing over-laps with 3 coats “NEO Elastic Water Proofing” allowing each layer to dry for 4 hours (larger gaps use in conjunction with membrane).
- Apply two coats “NEO Roof Paint” or “NEO CoolRoof” and allow to dry 4 hours between coats.
- Apply by brush,Sheepskin / Corrogated Roller or airless spray
- Cleaning Solvent use water
Roofing Felt
- Remove dust, other contamination and chalking (powdery) paint by brushing down with nylon brush and copious amounts of clean water and let dry completely.
- Spot prime all nailheads with “NEO Corrotec Primer” and allow to dry for 2 hours.
- Apply one coat “NEO Bitumen Black” over whole roof and allow to dry for 4 hours.
- Apply two coats “NEO Bitumen Aluminium” and allow to dry 4 hours between coats. Apply by brush, Mohair Roller or airless spray
- Cleaning Solvent for:
a. NEO Corrotec Primer use NEO M-Thinner
b. Bitumen Black / Aluminium use NEO Mineral Turpentine