How to Paint a Quonset Roof

Since their development in 1941 by the George Fuller Construction Company, the Quonset hut has become an American icon. But these unique buildings require unique maintenance, and knowing exactly how to keep your Quonset hut in excellent condition can be tricky. Painting in particular requires specific materials and techniques for good results, whether interior, exterior, walls or roof. Quonset huts are made of corrugated steel and steel sheeting, so knowing how to properly paint steel is crucial for painting a Quonset roof.

Spray hose
Stiff wire bristle brush
Denatured alcohol
Clean rags
Paint tray
Rust-inhibiting steel primer
Steel paint
Paint roller

Instructions

- 1
  Spray the entire surface of the Quonset roof with water, using a spray hose. This will knock loose any dirt and debris on the surface.
- 2
  Remove any patches of rust with a stiff wire bristle brush.
- 3
  Use the spray hose to clean the Quonset roof of any rust flakes or dust created by the wire brush.
- 4
  Clean the surface of the Quonset roof with denatured alcohol, which is applied with clean rags.
- 5
  Pour a rust-inhibiting steel primer into a paint tray, and apply the primer to the surface of the Quonset roof with a paint roller. Allow it to dry fully, according to the product instructions, before continuing.
- 6
  Pour steel paint into a paint tray, and apply the paint to the surface of the Quonset roof with a paint roller.

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