To answer your questions more specifically.
Painted gutters before and after.
Then prime the gutters and apply a top coat so they appear smooth clean and nicely painted.
Most customs i see and so far 100 of what we do is painted to match.
If you get some rain or even a storm before the new gutters go up that s no big deal.
Most also use the rolled preformed gutters with a single limited style selection flat w two ribs.
While vinyl gutters do not require painting aluminum and steel gutters benefit from a fresh coat of paint.
When replacing gutters after removing them makes a great time priming also painting fascia before gutters go back up.
It s constant runoff from your roof that would eventually cause problems.
Outdoor gutters fade in time.
Often problems with gutters sagging and getting full of debris begin with gutter clogging.
We like to create steps that avoid that misery.
Rust oleum is a common choice for painting existing gutters protecting them from the elements.
Strip and sand them so they are ready to be painted.
This would make the paint fall off and make your life miserable.
We paint to match touch up after stucco etc.
Once removed this board is usually bare not having any primer or paint whatsoever.
Avoiding the need to paint.
It s important to clean your.
Gutters to match trim downspouts to match body roof jacks to blend into roof etc.
If they are due for replacement getting them done before or during the exterior painting process makes sense especially if your painter has the chance to paint the gutter boards once the old gutters are removed and before the new ones are installed.
While it is easy to paint gutters you cannot apply the paint to them directly.
Once gutters are installed the remaining exposed portion of fascia is painted.
Most homes built gutters are installed before painting gutters.
Before you even take one brush to your gutter you have got to prepare.
Best choosing fascia trim color first.
Most of the time new home builders do not require the fascia board the gutter is normally attached to to be primed or painted before gutters are installed.
Prepare gutters for painting.
Start by washing the gutters so they are free of dirt and debris.
If you can prevent your gutters from clogging then you can stop a lot of those gutter problems in the first place and you won t need to worry about gutter painting or gutter replacement.