Safely Paint On Garage Roof

There is a simple inexpensive method that will allow you to safely work off your roof and access the areas you need to paint.

Safely paint on garage roof.

Apply a coat of paint to the entire roof. My roofs are 5 12 so pretty easy to walk around on i get up there many times a year to blow out the gutters and sweep my chimney. Brush and sprayer extenders whether you re using a brush or an airless sprayer to paint the gable an extension tool can help you reach past the point your ladder will reach. On low pitched roofs where footing is no problem and the eaves are less than 12 ft.

For spraying use a spray tip extender. In most instances your garage ceiling will not need a further coat of paint. Calling in the experts to paint exterior dormers on a 17 pitch roof. Apply a generous amount of paint across the entire roof.

Very helpful in painting a gable end over a garage exactly as shown in old alex s photo. Again work from your ladder as much as possible. Painting this section of your house that has a steep roof is impossible without a way to safely stay on it. Wash the brush or roller you used for the primer or get a new one.

Step 1 mark the center of your 2 by 4 inch board using a tape measure and pencil. However if you re painting over a dark color or unfinished drywall you may need two or three coats of paint to cover the ceiling properly. Purchase a brush extender which allows you to clip the brush securely to the end of an extension pole. Allow the paint to dry between each coat so you can properly assess coverage.

So far we have figured out how to paint most of the house safely. Probably 36 40 feet high. We are looking for a lift or something to paint this last gable. You will need to edge and roll each coat of paint.

I do not like being on steep roofs and would probably not use this on anything steeper than 6 12. I m worried about safety. The house is on a hillside and the driveway slopes downward.