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Changing the color of an asphalt roof

I would like to know if you can paint over an existing asphalt shingle roof with paint to change the color from a reddish brown to a charcoal grey or black. If so, what product can you use and where can you purchase it?

Constance Lael
- Statesville, North Carolina
2003

There is a latex based paint containing ceramic bead by the name of Astec 900 which is made for just this type of application. The ceramic does a good job of reflecting heat in the summer. Your air conditioner will thank you. I tried this product's predecessor 14 yrs. ago and was duly impressed.

G. L. Travis
- Alvin, Texas, US
2003

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How long does this paint last on the roof? Do you have to repaint it ever? does it look like painted asphalt?

Thanks,

Kelley Macdonald
- Hayward, California, USA
2004