Yes, pre-finished steel systems can be over-painted. It is important that the correct solution is used and the Colorcoat Connection® helpline is able to recommend specialist proprietary over-paint systems to meet these requirements. Conventional solutions such as masonry paints should not be used as these will give poor adhesion and will not provide long-term performance.

At each inspection it is important to check for any damage to the prefinished steel. Some products, such as Colorcoat HPS200®, will provide a greater robustness. However, if the product has been slightly scuffed, it is better not to retouch it. If it has been scratched more deeply, such as down to the substrate, a repair can be carried out with a suitable touch-up paint solution. It is best practice to keep the applied area as small as possible as touch-up paints are, by necessity, air-drying and could change colour at a different rate from the original factory-applied coating. Contact the Colorcoat Connection® helpline for recommended touch-up paints.

For the areas which are over-painted, the Confidex guarantee will no longer be applicable. Some over-paint suppliers do offer guarantees and Colorcoat Connection® helpline can provide details of these.

There are a number of products on the market which could be used to recoat the existing cover. However, a more long-term solution could be to carry out a flat-to-pitched conversion including an insulated roof cladding system with Colorcoat HPS200® external sheet.