Many of the older-style Californian bungalow homes, built between 1925-1939 on the Northern Beaches feature terracotta roof tiles. Did you know that you can upgrade and restore your old roof (be it terracotta, concrete tile or even metal) by painting it with ACRYLMERIC® WeatherTuff exterior elastomeric coating?
BEFORE & AFTER: Rooftop painted with ACRYLMERIC WeatherTuff in COLORBOND® Surfmist colour
ACRYLMERIC® WeatherTuff is a water based, one component, acrylic waterproofing membrane exterior coating with excellent UV, water, alkali, carbon dioxide and chloride ion diffusion resistance. It dries to an extremely tough yet resilient high build film that is both water and weather resistant, making it perfect for resurfacing roofs.
Offering great looking results and durability, WeatherTuff comes in an on-trend colour range with a large selection of COLORBOND® colours to complement other design elements of your home. From subtle greys to earthy and neutral tones, the ACRYLMERIC® WeatherTuff coating range is available in an attractive matte finish.
Choosing a new colour for your roof
Grey is a neutral colour that matches most colour schemes. There are a number of greys in the WeatherTuff range enabling you to choose from a lighter or darker tone.
Earthy tones reflect the colours of nature, matching colours of the landscape. Alternatively, you can make a bold earth-inspired statement with timeless appeal. The neutral colours of the WeatherTuff range are also timeless and may be paired with darker exterior walls for an uplifting effect.
Easy preparation and application
Repainting your roof is a simple process. It will take around 2 days to complete following these easy steps:
- Use a water blaster to strip the roof back to a clean substrate. Any stubborn lichen can be removed with a good dose of chlorine. Ensure to rinse thoroughly afterwards with copious quantities of water.
- Prime the roof with ACRYLMERIC® Superseal Primer (available from Colormaker Industries) to provide a good base for adhesion.
- With tarpaulins or drop-sheets, be sure to cover and/or mask up any areas around the roof that may be subject to overspray.
- ACRYLMERIC® WeatherTuff should be applied through an airless spray gun with a large tip/orifice (these may be hired from a reputable hire company). Using the airless spray gun with ACRYLMERIC® WeatherTuff, apply 2-3 coats for best service life. In good weather, each coat will take around 20 – 30 minutes to dry.
- Consult Safework Australia re the hazards and control methods for working safely on a roof before undertaking any roof painting projects ttps://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1702/safe-work-roofs-information-sheet.pdf
Find further information about WeatherTuff coating here. Drop into the Colormaker Paint Shop in Brookvale to see our ACRYLMERIC® WeatherTuff colour range or phone Colormaker on 02 9939 7977 for further advice.
*COLORBOND® steel and the COLORBOND® colour names are registered trademarks of Bluescope Steel Ltd.