A fire hydrant is typically coated with either fusion bonded epoxy or a 2-part epoxy primer and a polyurethane top coat. Fire hydrants with fusion bonded epoxy do not have a top coat, making them more susceptible to damage. Fire hydrants that have a 2-part epoxy primer and a polyurethane top coat are easier to maintain and are less susceptible to damage due to the protective top coat. To learn more about getting fire hydrants painted.

It isn’t against the law to paint the fire hydrant in your yard. However, you must keep it the same exact color and use the correct type of paint. Fire fighters use a color coded system to determine how much water is available from a fire hydrant, so the color on your fire hydrant is extremely important. Some homeowners have painted their fire hydrants the wrong color or have used the wrong type of paint and accidentally created a hindrance for the fire fighters during a fire. To get your fire hydrant professionally painted.

Before you paint an old fire hydrant, you will need to remove the old coat in order to have a clear surface. If the old fire hydrant is currently in use, you should have a fire hydrant technician remove the old paint for you. If the fire hydrant is currently not in use and is detached from the ground, you can take the fire hydrant to a hot dip tank at your local auto repair shop. Once you have removed the old paint, then you will be able to start with a primer and then use a top coat to finish it. When painting an old fire hydrant, you should be sure to keep it its original color as well as use the correct type of primer and top coat. To get your old fire hydrant painted.