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title: What Is Painted Rusted Roofing?
description: What is Painted Rusted Roofing? It can resolve many common problems associated with Corten Roofing. No rust stains, arrives looking rusted, paint warranty.
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# [What Is Painted Rusted Roofing?](https://www.cortenroofing.com/blog/what-is-painted-rusted-roofing)

 Written by [Paul Rubio](https://www.cortenroofing.com/blog/author/paul-rubio) | Sep 12, 2019 12:55:29 AM

Painted roofing panels that look old and weathered are the best alternative for an instant rustic appearance. Also known as specialty paint prints, it is a product that has been painted repeatedly giving the finish depth and uniqueness.

The paint line applies a base coat of solid color on the coil. The coil is then painted a second time with a different color using a special engraved paint roller that creates a rustic pattern on the coil. **A paint print will try to replicate a naturally occurring patina.**

Specialty paint prints normally consist of painted panels that mimic the appearance of: orange/brown rust, [faded dull gray](https://www.westernstatesmetalroofing.com/painted-rusted-metal-roofing), [patina’d copper,](https://www.westernstatesmetalroofing.com/painted-rusted-metal-roofing) or [blackened steel](https://www.westernstatesmetalroofing.com/painted-rusted-metal-roofing).

 

## **PAINTED RUSTED ROOFING V. CORTEN OR BARE STEEL**

These three roofing products each have unique advantages and disadvantages. [Specialty paint prints](https://www.westernstatesmetalroofing.com/painted-rusted-metal-roofing) arrive looking weathered, there are no rust stains, and there is a paint warranty. The trade-off is that they cost a little more and they may not look as authentic as the real thing.

[Corten and bare cold-rolled](https://www.cortenroofing.com) steel cost less and normally look nicer. However, there is no warranty and anything that rust equals rust stains.

 

 

In addition, when using Corten or bare cold-rolled steel it is important to use a minimum of 22-gauge steel. Areas that have salt-laden air, high rainfall, humidity or persistent fog are typically not the proper environment for Corten, and even less so for bare steel. If you live in a salt laden environment and are considering using a specialty paint print we recommend that you consider an aluminum substrate and a marine paint.

 

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