- Q.Our clients are unhappy with
the color of their roof now that the house has been
painted. The asphalt shingles are less than two years
old and are in very good condition. Is there any way to
change the color of the shingles without replacing
them?
A.Several products on
the market can be used to change the color of
asphalt shingles, but the color choice is limited.
There are both acrylic and elastomeric coatings,
but they are usually restricted to black, white,
and gray in color. White can be tinted to a pastel
color by adding pigments, but no other dark colors
are available. Elastomeric coatings are available
from Kool-Seal (1499 Enterprise Pkwy., Twinsburg,
OH 44087; 800/321-0572) or Macklanburg-Duncan (M-D,
4041 N. Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK 73118;
800/654-8454). M-D also makes acrylic roof coatings
that might be used. Whatever you choose, check
first to see whether or not the coatings will void
the manufacturer’s warranty on the
shingles.