ᐅ Painting the Roof Eaves as a DIY Project

Hello everyone, my developer is charging nearly €2,500 (about $2,700) for painting the soffits, but I would prefer not to spend that much and do it myself. Do you have any tips?
Which paint should I use? Which manufacturer?
I would like to choose anthracite color; is there any reason not to?
Thanks in advance.

Unfortunately, I can’t give you a direct recommendation regarding your questions, but have you asked the builder if they might use plastic profiles? We decided on plastic back then because it keeps the roof box maintenance-free for years and doesn’t require painting.
With 2 full floors, I would need scaffolding every time... which is something I wanted to avoid.

seth0487 schrieb:

I can’t give you a direct recommendation regarding your questions, but have you asked the builder if they might use plastic profiles? We chose plastic back then because it makes the roof soffit maintenance-free for years and it doesn’t need painting.
With two full stories, I would need scaffolding every time... which I wanted to avoid.

Great idea, unfortunately, our roof soffit is already installed and made of wood...

Okay. Then choose a high-quality branded paint from a specialized store. That way, you will have something that lasts longer. Which paint you choose, of course, depends on your taste and the overall appearance of your house...

We also painted our rafters ourselves with Osmo Landhausfarbe. It was significantly more work than I had expected. So, you should allow enough time for this.

Anthracite is an option, but it looks too dark next to an anthracite roof. Light gray is preferable.
Color recommendation: Consolan or, if there is a Hagebau nearby, their own brand Renovo, which contains Brillux paint but is not as expensive. We also did it ourselves—two people, two days, two coats.