How to Repaint Home Shingles

When wood shingles lose their original finish, whether it's paint or stain, they can start to look a little drab -- direct exposure to rain and sunlight turns the wood a sickly gray color. When it comes time to repaint your wood shingles, whether they're roof or siding shingles, use a paint sprayer to make the job go faster. When repainting any surface, always prep the surface properly first. Otherwise, the end result will look sloppy.

Power washer
Wood putty
Putty knife
Medium-grade sandpaper
Latex wood primer
Paint sprayer
Latex wood paint

Instructions

- 1
  Power wash your shingles with a pressure washer that operates between 1,500 and 2,000 psi. Anything stronger than this may damage the wood. Use a 25-degree nozzle, then switch to a 15-degree nozzle.
- 2
  Inspect the shingles for any minor damage, such as cracks, scratches, nicks or dings. If there is any such damage, fill it in with wood putty that matches the color of the wood.
- 3
  Scoop the putty out of its container with a putty knife, and spread it over the damaged wood. Work with the grain when applying the putty. Allow the putty to dry.
- 4
  Sand the putty down with medium-grade sandpaper until it is flush with the rest of the wood. Wipe away any dust.
- 5
  Mix the latex wood primer thoroughly before pouring it into a paint sprayer. Hold the sprayer about 12 inches from the shingles and spray the primer over the shingles. Spray a thin, even coat of primer over all of the shingles -- keep the sprayer in constant motion.
- 6
  Allow the primer to dry completely. Clean out the paint sprayer as directed by the manufacturer. Mix the latex paint thoroughly and fill the paint sprayer with it.
- 7
  Spray the paint over the primed wood using the same process as you did with the primer. Allow the paint to dry completely. If desired, spray a second coat of paint on the shingles.

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