Letter 12015

Painting Copper Pipes 

I want to paint a copper pipe to be use outside, and I need the following information:

1. Preparing the pipe for painting.
2. Kind of paint to use.

Thank you,

Augustine Silva
- Anderson, CA, USA

I need an answer to the same question! Our kitchen was done up and all the copper piping runs outside over a white painted wall. I would like to paint the pipes white. Do I need to prime with anything? What paint do I use? The pipes carry hot and cold water - must I use the same paint for both?

When using creosote on exterior facia timber which has already previously been treated with creosote approx how long before re-doing the job?It is in full sun the whole day and does not appear to last long. I also fear that the last painters thinned the creosote with thinners to make the painting easier.Does one put it straight on with no thinning or what?

Bruce Gardner
- Joburg, South Africa

I have concerns about painting copper pipes because I heard that paint reacts with the copper. The contracter that is finishing the basement has sprayed the pipes and I need to know if this is goiung to be a problem down the road.
Thx,

Sherry Wright
- Oakville, Ontario, Canada

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